A (01) Technical Director

Responsibilities

The Faith and Community Initiative (FCI) project in Madagascar is a multi-sectoral health initiative aimed at improving the health and nutritional well-being of vulnerable populations by expanding access to cost-effective, high-quality and integrated health services. The project implements coordinated interventions in the areas of HIV, maternal and child health, nutrition, community engagement and health system strengthening, building the capacity of community health workers and health facilities, and building on faith-based and community structures. The CFI focuses U.S. government assistance on strengthening community networks and front-line health professionals; coordinating and integrating existing services, both faith-based and community-based, into public health systems; and supporting a clear and time-bound transition of project interventions, capacities, systems, and responsibilities to national and subnational actors. The project is being implemented in targeted regions and districts of Madagascar, in accordance with the approved project document. Its geographical coverage, targets and implementation modalities can be refined in consultation with the donor and the national and regional authorities concerned. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Technical Director is the Senior Technical Officer at FCI Madagascar and provides strategic and technical direction for the adaptation and implementation of integrated interventions in HIV, TB, malaria, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) and nutrition. The Technical Director leads the adaptation and implementation of FCI’s hub-and-spoke model based on Madagascar’s epidemiological profile, health system, geography, faith-based health infrastructure and community structures, and ensures that project approaches strengthen existing national systems rather than duplicate them. The incumbent works closely with the Ministry of Public Health, national and regional health authorities, faith-based health networks, health facilities, community health workers, religious and community leaders, civil society organizations, consortium partners and other stakeholders to ensure technical quality, integration, performance, sustainability and progressive transfer of responsibilities to Malagasy institutions. During the project’s launch, co-creation, start-up, implementation and transition phases, the Technical Director will lead the selection and preparation of centres and antennas, the design of integrated service offerings, guidance and reorientation systems, structural and community strengthening, technical capacity development, continuous quality improvement, as well as the use of data and lessons learned to refine implementation. The Technical Director will ensure that technical interventions are evidence-based, feasible, cost-effective, adapted to the local context, consistent with national policies and standards, and designed to be supported in the long term by government, faith networks, health facilities and other Malagasy institutions. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEEducation.

Education / Qualifications

• A medical degree, master’s degree or higher degree in public health, health systems, international development or another relevant field related to health. Professional experience
• At least 8 years of experience with increasing responsibilities in the design, management or implementation of complex public health or health system strengthening programs.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in high-level technical leadership positions in Madagascar or within a comparable health system in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Proven experience in integrating multiple health services at the institutional and/or community level.
• A solid knowledge of the Malagasy health system and a proven experience in collaboration with national and regional health authorities is a major asset.
• Proven experience working with health facilities and community health systems.
• Experience in the management or technical supervision of multidisciplinary teams and implementing partners.
• Proven ability to work effectively with representatives of government, civil society, faith-based organizations, private sector entities, community-based organizations, donors and implementing partners. Technical skills
• Proven high-level technical expertise in at least three of the following areas: HIV/AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH); nutrition; health system strengthening; health management information systems; supply chain systems; human resource development in the health sector; community health; or delivery of health services by faith-based organizations.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of integrated service delivery models, strengthening health structures and community systems, referral and counter-orientation systems, supportive supervision, and continuous quality improvement.

Job overview

• Proven ability to translate technical standards and evidence into practical implementation approaches adapted to diverse geographic and health system contexts.
• Knowledge of the U.S. government’s requirements for international assistance is highly valued; experience with U.S. government-funded health programs is highly desirable. Language and communication skills
• Professional proficiency in French is required.
• Professional English proficiency is required to collaborate with the CFI’s international team, write donor reports and process technical documentation. KEY SKILLS
• Strategic technical leadership and sound professional judgment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and adaptive management skills.
• Diplomacy, negotiation and management of relations with stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, coaching and capacity building skills.
• Strong skills in collaboration, team cohesion and coordination with partners.
• Clarity in written and oral communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, prioritization and accountability for results.

Other information

• Ability to work effectively in complex implementation environments, involving multiple stakeholders and geographically diverse. DESIRED SKILLS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• The mastery of Malagasy is strongly desired, especially for interactions with regional, district, health facilities, communities and faith-based organizations.
• Experience working with faith-based organizations, faith-based health facilities, religious leaders or faith-based networks is strongly desired.
• Experience with U.S. government-funded health programs (USG) and a good understanding of the U.S. government’s requirements for international assistance are highly desirable.

Main duties

• Ability and willingness to move frequently to the sites of FCI projects in Madagascar and work effectively in difficult field conditions. ADRAL’S VALUES AND CODE OF CONDUCTemployee is required to respect the professional values and standards of ADRA, as well as comply with and abide by the way of life and code of conduct of ADRA and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. GENERAL This job description summarizes the main missions and requirements of this position. It is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, modified or specified by the administration or management of ADRA, orally or in writing, depending on the needs of the organization and the project. For more details about the job, the profile you are looking for and

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