Overview
Coordinate and facilitate technical and managerial advice to the government and national stakeholders in the development and implementation of sustainable, multisectoral and integrated strategies, policies, work programmes and plans under an integrated life-course and primary health care approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of technical and managerial advice to the government and national stakeholders in the development and implementation of sustainable, multisectoral and integrated strategies, policies, work programmes and plans under an integrated life-course and primary health care approach.
- Develop and monitor work plans and budgets, track the implementation of planned activities in consultation with national counterparts, and identify bottlenecks and corrective actions.
- Provide, or coordinate the provision of, technical advice, strategies and policies to strengthen country capacity to design, implement, monitor and evaluate integrated life-course and primary health care programmes.
- Strengthen the collection, analysis and use of data through health information systems, routine monitoring and research activities.
- Facilitate the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based norms, standards, guidelines and tools to support integrated life-course programming and service delivery.
- Guide the collection, analysis and documentation of country experiences, best practices and partner lessons across life-course programmes.
- Serve as a national and technical resource concerning the multi-sectoral integration of programmes in life course and mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes.
- Coordinate the development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials across various health areas for different audiences.
Required Experience
- At least five years of relevant experience in supporting the implementation of public health programmes at the national level, including the development and operationalization of policies, strategies and plans.
- Experience in implementing life-course or primary health care-related programmes in coordination with government counterparts and other stakeholders.
- Professional experience in providing technical advisory support to government counterparts and partners in the design, implementation and review of public health programmes in resource-limited settings.
- Relevant work experience with intergovernmental agencies, the United Nations System or WHO and knowledge of national partnerships and networks.
- Prior experience in implementing life course surveillance systems in stable and emergency situations, research proposals and interpreting life course data.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in medicine, health sciences, health administration, health services management, nursing, social sciences, development studies, or other similar disciplines from a recognized institution.
- A master’s degree or postgraduate qualification in any of the above mentioned fields.
