Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 30 Jun 2016
Swiss TPH is currently the recipient of a DfID grant to strengthen malaria control in the DR Congo. This DEFEAT MALARIA project is being managed by Population Services International and will increase access to and the use of quality assured preventive and care services and build capacity at the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP). Swiss TPH is responsible for leading the project component “Strengthening the capacity of the NMCP with a focus on their ability to generate and use information”. Key tasks will be in the area of technical assistance, contributing building up a sentinel surveillance system, improve the use of existing data, and support the NMCP in its operational research agenda.
Aims of the job are:
- To oversee on-site in Kinshasa all aspects of the Swiss TPH component of the DfID DEFEAT MALARIA Project, including scientific, strategic, personnel and financial issues.
- To contribute to the overall success and reputation of the Swiss TPH in DR Congo and more widely.
Tasks include: - To manage the staff, office and other resources of the Swiss TPH component of the DfID DEFEAT MALARIA Project in Kinshasa.
- To ensure technical and managerial planning and implementation of all project activities.
- To provide technical assistance and support to the NMCP in the areas of sentinel site surveillance monitoring and evaluation, operational research, capacity building for improved generation and use of information, and overall management.
- To ensure regular communication between different partners at local, national and international level, and to closely liaise with multi- and bilateral agencies and NGOs in all matters that are relevant to the project.
- To provide continuously capacity building to NMCP and project staff.
- To participate in technical and scientific meetings related to project matters in DR Congo.
- To contribute to the dissemination of project experience, through media aimed at a general public or a science/public health audience.
- To contribute to the public relations effort of the Swiss TPH with the general public, donors and Swiss and Congolese authorities.
Responsibilities consist of: - Representing the Swiss TPH in Kinshasa and uphold its values under all circumstances.
- Providing management responsibility for staff, office and other resources of the Swiss TPH component of the DfID DEFEAT MALARIA Project in Kinshasa.
- Ensuring the delivery of the agreed project activities and outputs.
The position is sub-ordinated to the Project Director at the Swiss TPH in Basel and is embedded in an interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have to work with administrative support staff and other Swiss TPH professionals based in Basel, Switzerland.
External relations are established and maintained with all partners involved in the DfID DEFEAT MALARIA Project, as well as other partners working on malaria and its control in the DRC.
The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications: - Formal qualification in a subject related to public health (at least MSc degree level) and if possible a postgraduate training in public health or an MBA.
- Expertise of at least 2 years in malaria control and/or operational malaria research.
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience in the field of public health and/or epidemiology in malaria-endemic countries.
- Excellent written and oral command of English and French.
- Previous management experience and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Excellent intercultural competency and capacity to work in a challenging setting.
- Ability to communicate with high level policy makers and international partners.
The position is based in Kinshasa, DRC. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Duration of the contract is two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. We aim to have the successful candidate in place by November 2016.
Application deadline: COB June 30th 2016
For questions about the position: Dr. Barbara Matthys (**Barbara.matthys@unibas.ch**) or Prof. Christian Lengeler (**christian.lengeler@unibas.ch**)
For further information on Swiss TPH consult our website: http://www.swisstph.ch/
How to apply:
If you are interested, please submit your application online via the link provided below, in English with CV, and the names of 3 references (please use our standard CV whenever possible).
Contact
Susanne Zulauf
HR Business Partner
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4002 Basel
Switzerland
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