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Global Health Fellows Program
Technical Advisor III: Senior Malaria Advisor
USAID/West Africa
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-09-144

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health.

INTRODUCTION
Malaria prevention and control are high priorities of the Government of Burkina Faso. The US Government, through the US Embassy in Ouagadougou, strongly supports the commitment of USAID malaria funds to Burkina Faso in addition to the USAID-supported health activities in family planning and nutrition. USAID health activities in Burkina Faso are currently supported out of the Agency’s West Africa regional mission in Accra, Ghana, with a USAID Representative located in Ouagadougou providing on the ground oversight. While there are no USAID-funded malaria activities in Burkina Faso now, there are planned malaria activities approved in the 2009 budget, and USAID will soon be responsible for all malaria program activities conducted in Burkina Faso.
The Senior Malaria Advisor will work closely with USAID/Washington, the USAID/West Africa regional mission and the USAID Representative in Ouagadougou to provide technical and administrative guidance on the development, start up and implementation of the malaria program in Burkina Faso. S/he will ensure the technical appropriateness of the new malaria program-supported activities and interventions while maintaining technical oversight responsibility for the program’s implementation. The Senior Malaria Advisor will maintain regular contact and collaborate closely with counterparts in the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) and other government ministries and agencies, as well as counterparts from a wide range of civil society and private organizations, other donor and international organizations, and other US Government entities working in malaria prevention and control.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the USAID/Representative, USAID/Washington and USAID/West Africa, the Senior Malaria Advisor will:
* Plan malaria prevention and control activities that align with the NMCP’s and USAID’s strategy and plans related to malaria control coverage
* Provide managerial and technical support to the NMCP Coordinator and the NMCP staff, helping to build capacity within the NMCP and its collaborating institutions
* Develop and implement the Malaria Operational Plan (MOP) in line with USAID objectives and goals. The MOP will include the interventions such as case management, distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, intermittent preventive treatment of pregnant women, and indoor residual spraying, as well as development of information, education and communication materials to promote the use of these interventions
* Ensure activities are consistent with internationally-accepted best practices and relevant to Burkina Faso-specific malaria epidemiology
* Attend malaria-related meetings and ensure effective communication and coordination between malaria program-funded activities and malaria programs funded by other donors such as the World Bank Booster Program, the Global Fund and the Government of Burkina Faso
* Provide technical and managerial support to all partners during the implementation phases of the malaria program to ensure the quality of interventions and programmatic targets are met
* Serve as the Technical Advisor for the malaria program implementing partners
* Ensure that programmatic commodities are purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner, and monitor the distribution of these commodities
* Ensure that malaria activities are integrated into overall USAID-supported health activities, and coordinate these activities with the NMCP and Ministry of Health to avoid duplication and programming gaps
* Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan to be implemented through current Ministry of Health systems and US Government-supported mechanisms
* Visit implementation sites to assure the accurate collection of quantitative and qualitative data
* Ensure the timely preparation and submission of the malaria program’s financial and technical reports

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
* Master’s degree in public health, international health, or social sciences
* Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries. At least 3 years’ experience working in developing countries/resource poor setting, preferably in Africa
* Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, and policy experience. Ability to interpret policy and contribute to the development of policy decisions related to malaria in Burkina Faso
* Understanding of the social, economic and cultural determinants and implications of the malaria epidemic in Burkina Faso and neighbouring countries highly preferred
* Ability to develop, oversee, monitor and evaluate effective malaria prevention and treatment program activities
* Specialized malaria-related experience in vector control, entomology, clinical case management, epidemic surveillance and forecasting. Maternal, child health, reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS experience desirable
* Knowledge of working with USAID or other donors’ programs for program design, procurement, implementation, donor coordination, management and monitoring
* Knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods
* Problem solving skills in a highly sensitive environment working on complex projects
* Proven skills in capacity building and mentoring local staff in a developing country
* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters preferred
* Ability to convey highly technical material in a clear manner to a non-technical audience
* General professional proficiency to speak and read French required
* Excellent computer skills (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel), including the ability to use the internet to research and solve problems such as US Government and USAID regulatory guidance, best practices and latest trends relating to malaria and public health
* Ability to obtain medical clearance to live and work in Burkina Faso
* US Citizenship required

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.

TO APPLY:
Visit the Recruitment section of our website at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/.
All candidates are required to apply through GHFP’s online recruitment system, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by July 27, 2009. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer.
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Chief Financial Officer and Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Job Positions
Hello Everyone,

The Millennium Challenge Account - Burkina Faso in West Africa is seeking candidates for the recruitment of two (02) highly qualified experts for the National Coordination Unit of the Program.
Highly qualified candidates are sought for the following positions: Chief Financial Officer and Director of Monitoring and Evaluation.
For each of the two (02) positions, the contract term is one (1) year, renewable on the basis of an annual performance evaluation, for a total period not exceeding five (05) years. The probation period is three (03) months and may be renewed once. The duty station is Ouagadougou, with potential field travels.
Enclosed to this mail is the job description and also notice that the two directors will be working directly with me and I will be available to meet with seriously interested candidates (willing to relocate in West Africa) during my trip in Washington DC at the MCC headquarters from June 22nd to July 2nd. Please feel free to reach me during that time @ 908-591-5564.
Please forward this email to any seriously interested candidates within your network. All resumes as well as requested application documents should be sent not to me but as instructed in the job announcement to mcaburkina@yahoo.fr.
I would also like to let my friends and former Lehman Brothers colleagues know that I am currently in West Africa and would like to stay in touch and get updates from everyone.

Best regards,
Alizeta DIALLO
Deputy National Coordinator
Millennium Challenge Account - Burkina Faso (MCA-BF)
83 Av. John F. Kennedy - 01 BP 6443 Ouagadougou 01
Office: (+226/ 50.30.56.00)
www.mcaburkina.bf

Job Opening in Guinea
Position: Teacher Trainer
Partner:Julius Nyéréré University of Kankan, English Department
Projected Start Date: October, 2009
Duration: 8 months
Description
The Julius Nyéréré University of Kankan is requesting a Peace Corps Response volunteer to work with the University Rector and professors from the English department to formulate a master’s (and possibly doctoral) program for the English department. The PCRV will help to implement such a program by leading upper-level classes and training other English language professors. The PCRV will be expected to teach upper-level classes and/or train professors within the English Department; review and evaluate the current Bachelor’s portion of the English program; assist in formulating the specifics of the master’s/doctoral portions of the English program; and to lead training classes in basic online research methods to help professors improve class materials with information found on the web.

Qualifications
Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in English or education (preferably education); 1-3 years of teaching experience; basic internet/IT research skills.
Level of French required: Spoken - conversational & Written – technical.
Desired: Master’s or PhD (preferably in education); several years experience in education in francophone West Africa.

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Position: Teacher Trainer
Partner: University of Labé
Projected Start Date: October, 2009
Duration: 8 months
Description
The fairly new University of Labé is requesting a Peace Corps Response volunteer to help expand and improve their English department. The PCRV will be responsible for teaching English classes to students; training other English professors within the English department in Labé; studying and editing available English teaching materials; and training professors in basic internet research skills.

Qualifications:
Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in English or education (preferably in education); 1-3 years teaching experience; basic internet/IT research knowledge.
Level of French required: Spoken- conversational & Written- technical.
Desired: Master’s or PhD (preferably in education); several years experience in education in francophone West Africa; mastery of French.

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Resident Advisor- Burkina Faso
FINANCIAL SERVICES VOLUNTEER CORPS
The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) is a not-for-profit, private-public partnership whose mission is to help build sound banking and financial systems in transition and developing countries.
FSVC’s core work concentrates on strengthening commercial banking systems, developing central bank capabilities and building capital markets. Major additional areas of work include the legal framework for the financial system, payments system development, pension reform and the combating of money laundering and financial corruption.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
FSVC is seeking a Resident Advisor to lead a prospective program focusing on both the supply of housing and the demand for housing finance in Burkina Faso. The Resident Advisor is responsible for managing all aspects of the organization’s program in the country, including strategic planning, client management, program reporting and financial management. In addition, the Resident Advisor will manage a small staff of local hires and will be responsible for the office’s daily operations. This position will be based in Ouagadougou. Please note that this position has not yet been funded.
Successful candidates will meet the following criteria:
• 6-8 years of professional experience in mortgage lending. Experience in retail banking is an asset.
• Familiarity with housing construction finance.
• Experience with/knowledge of emerging markets. Working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex webs of relationships involving various stakeholders both from the private and public sectors.
• Fluency in French is a must.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter by email to Eric Wallace at ewallace@ fsvc.org or by fax to 202-293-2899. Please indicate in the subject line: Resident Advisor-Burkina Faso. No phone calls please. Application deadline: March 20, 2009.