Senior Technical Advisor, Hypertension Control (Remote) at Resolve to Save Lives

Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a global health organization that aims to save millions of lives by reducing preventable deaths from cardiovascular disease and preventing infectious disease epidemics. Since September 2017, the Prevent Epidemics team at RTSL has been working closely with governments, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and academic and other partners to strengthen national capacity to prevent, detect and respond to epidemic threats. Some key initiatives include Program Management for Epidemic Preparedness (PMEP) to grow institutional leadership and management capabilities and 7-1-7 to establish a global goal for early detection and response.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor, Hypertension Control

Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Cardiovascular Health

Position Purpose

• RTSL seeks a Senior Technical Advisor, Hypertension Control for our global cardiovascular health team.
• This senior position will contribute to the implementation of RTSL’s global cardiovascular health initiative, with a focus on supporting the establishment and scale up of high-quality, data-driven hypertension control programs across several countries in Africa.
• The incumbent works closely with the core RTSL CVH-Hypertension Control team to support national and regional partners to mount effective hypertension control efforts.
• This support includes providing technical and analytical guidance, programmatic oversight, and strategic advice.
• The Senior Technical Advisor works under the guidance of and reports to the Director, Global Hypertension Control. This position will be based in sub-Saharan Africa in any of the following countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana or Cote d'Ivoire.

Core Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform duties such as but not limited to the following: 

• Provide technical support to countries in Africa to establish or scale up their hypertension control programs, including integration with other disease areas.
• Contribute to refining and supporting strategies to strengthen HEARTS components including market shaping, pharmaceutical supply chain systems strengthening and digital information systems.
• Support implementing partners and stakeholders in the region to establish or improve models of care for hypertension control in primary care settings.
• Lead or contribute to RTSL’s hypertension control program learning agenda including the implementation science and evaluation research streams of work.
• Lead the development of knowledge management and advocacy products including manuscripts and policy briefs to support leadership with decision making and strategic communication.
• Provide technical support to multiple stakeholders to develop program scale-up plans in relevant RTSL supported countries in the region.
• Monitor program implementation and implement strategies to improve country program performance.
• Identify individual and institutional capacity gaps and develop and lead the implementation of innovative capacity building strategies.
• Identify relevant stakeholders and support relationship building with key partners such as the African Union, PEPFAR, and WHO-AFRO.
• Represent the team in relevant regional events and organize regional events to share lessons.
• Mentor and manage a small team of technical staff and consultants to be successful in their roles.

Requirements

• Clinical training and Post-graduate Degree in relevant field (e.g. Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, or other Health Profession).
• 10+ years’ experience working on global health projects with strong clinical program implementation, technical support, and national level stakeholder management components.
• Prior experience implementing chronic disease programs in facility settings and supporting health system strengthening at the national or subnational level.
• Experience working with government partners and demonstrating effective relationship management skills.
• Experience providing technical assistance, including training and coaching, related to strengthening institutional and individual capacity in health systems, across all levels.
• Experience working in multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Technical knowledge of drug protocols and drug supply, data collection and analysis, creating efficiencies, and enabling patient centered approaches to treatment access and adherence.
• Leadership skills with ability to motivate stakeholder teams to drive impact.
• Project management skills, including planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Data management and analysis capabilities as well as the ability to use data to improve program quality.
• Clear, effective, and efficient oral and written communication skills in English; strong diplomacy, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, flexible, and resilient work style in a rapidly changing environment and skilled at receiving and integrating feedback.
• Demonstrated experience writing technical reports and proposals, policy briefs, and publications in formats suitable for various audiences.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed as well as work across cultures and in a team composed of a broad range of stakeholders.
• Proficient in computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able and willing to travel internationally up to 40% of time.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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