Senior Technical Advisor

at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted July 30, 2023
Category Social Services & Nonprofit
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

The Senior Technical Advisor provides technical assistance for MTaPS capacity strengthening and training program in the areas of training strategy, design, and quality assurance: 1. Support the strategic development and evaluation of approaches, courses, and products to build the capacity of pharmaceutical management staff in headquarters and in the field.

2. Support the design of state-of-the-art approaches and contribute to an overall strategy that reflects MTaPS priorities and pharmaceutical management field realities.

3. Support conceptualization and dissemination of MTaPS approaches, courses, and products.

LOCATION :Worldwide

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPEREINCE

Required:

At least 7 years relevant experience in instructional design and capacity strengthening.
Track record of applying modern concepts of adult learning required in design and implementation of capacity strengthening and training required.
Relevant experience in international public health, particularly in managing and organizing capacity strengthening and training programs.
Preferred:

Minimum of 2-3 years resident working in LMICs preferred.
Knowledge of eLearning approaches preferred.
MINIMU KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Experience in instructional design and training
Experience in developing and executing capacity strengthening and implementation for multi-national programs
Excellent written and spoken skills in English are required.
Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills – ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff and consultants.
Attention to detail and quality with ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and to manage activities in a time-sensitive environment
Demonstrated experience working in/with low- and middle-income countries preferred.
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
Proficiency in French is preferred, as are languages of other USAID-supported countries is preferred.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required.
Interest in managing and supervising technical staff.
COMPETENCIES

Navigating the Environment:

Perspective, Dealing with ambiguity, Organizational Agility, Political Savvy and Strategic Agility

Ensuring Delivery of Results:

Functional/Technical skills, Client Focus, Managing through systems, Managing and Measuring work, Negotiating, Information Sharing, Process Management, Priority Setting, Problem Solving and Timely Decision Making

Leading with Credibility:

Managing others: Building Effective Teams, Conflict Management, Managing Vision and Purpose, Integrity and Trust, Motivating others, Approachability and Developing direct reports and others

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

Required: Post-graduate degree in a field related to international public health or education. Qualification or experience in instructional design, eLearning approaches, and adult education is required.

Preferred: Professional degree or experience in a field related to pharmaceutical management, system strengthening, or graduate training in education or a related field preferred.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

EEO is the Law – English