Technical Advisor III, Malaria

Family Health International • Washington, DC

97d • $155,000 - $185,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Technical Advisor III, Malaria is an advanced subject matter expert who sets technical design and direction and consults for the full scope of complex malaria programming, primarily for the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project from start-up and workplan development through implementation. The Technical Advisor III, Malaria will ensure quality of malaria program design and implementation across existing projects and new buy-ins. Sets agenda to guide the investment of resources in malaria and related technical areas. Oversees all aspects of malaria scope/work globally. Establishes and monitors best practices related to malaria and leads business development. Leads staff members' development and mentoring and is responsible for the overall budget and regulatory compliance. The Technical Advisor III, Malaria will be the main point of contact with donors and stakeholders on malaria matters. Leads large complex technical components of the organization and is accountable for developing the technical, strategic, and operational plans, goals, and policies related to malaria.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or its International Equivalent in Public Health, Tropical Medicine, Health, International Development, or Related Field.
• Doctorate Degree Preferred.
• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in malaria program implementation and technical leadership, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Familiarity with USG, DOS and PMI program guidance and operational approaches.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination skills, including experience working with Ministries of Health and USG/DoS.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with FHI 360 or similar PEPFAR/PMI-funded programs is preferred.
• Documented experience providing technical assistance, capacity building and business development within global malaria programming.
• Documented experience as invited speaker/presenter at relevant conferences/meetings, authorship of technical/service delivery guidelines, and significant contribution to peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience developing strategy and/or performance standards for projects/services in the technical area.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

Responsibilities

• Addresses emerging challenges in malaria program design and implementation that are routine in nature and are standard procedures and policies.
• Exercises judgment in performing duties, in compliance with FHI 360, US. Department of State (DoS), and other defined policies and guidelines.
• Provides strategic technical leadership, direction, input, and oversight for global malaria program activities, including the development of detailed workplans, timelines, and operational framework.
• Ensures alignment of global programming with national malaria control programs, DoS, and implementing partners to ensure strategic coherence and responsiveness.
• Serves as the strategic focus for all EpiC country malaria programs, including supporting identification, prioritization, and documentation of lifesaving malaria services.
• Develops and advises on local, national, and/or regional guidelines and normative policies for malaria service delivery and programming.
• Interprets findings and makes recommendations for improvements in malaria outcomes across supported countries.
• Leads and coordinates malaria start-up activities in new buy-in countries.
• Oversees the creation of technical portions of malaria program designs within the given resource and financial constraints.
• Provides technical support to country teams and sub-partners to ensure high-quality malaria programming.
• Develops innovative strategies and tools for the design and implementation of critical malaria programming.
• Maintains dialogue and technical exchange regarding global malaria programming with counterparts and technical staff members of donor organizations.
• Leads proposal research and design related to malaria programming.
• Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients/funders, partners, peers, etc. to develop new business.
• Sets the strategy for driving new technical business for global malaria programming.
• Participates in client/funder meetings and drafts reports/presentations.
• Ensures that staff members are qualified for delegated tasks.
• Prepares sponsor financial and technical reports.
• Leads the presentation of deliverables, output, and results to donors/sponsors.
• Leads the development of peer-reviewed publications and external communications arising from malaria work.
• Ensures the accuracy and English correctness of all reports/outputs.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of the technical components of malaria projects and makes recommendations for enhancements.

Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
• 18 days of paid vacation per year.
• 12 sick days per year.
• 11 holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree