Opportunities

Events and Conference Manager will be a member of the team for Secretariat for AlignMNH, a five-year project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in collaboration with USAID.  AlignMNH aims to align global maternal and newborn health advocacy, metrics, financing and action in support of accelerated improvements in MNH and well-being in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).    Events and Conference Manager will promote and enhance the exchange of maternal and newborn health technical knowledge through managing strategic, logistical and media elements before, during and after conferences and events, both live and virtual. The position is responsible for logistical and operational management of a bi-annual international conference & exhibition as well as a planned series of virtual engagement convenings. The conference, exhibition and virtual engagement series will provide a much-needed opportunity to convene the global MNH community and key partners on a predictable, regular basis to publicly recognize country progress toward agreed metrics, create innovative ways to track progress, share evidence, new ideas and effective implementation strategies, catalyze investment, and fuel global and national action. It is envisioned that countries will work and learn together at the conference and support a new generation of leaders, unified behind a vision of accelerating progress toward MNH targets.    In addition to the management of the conference, exhibition and virtual engagement series, the Conference Manager will also be responsible for providing program and ancillary support for management of AlignMNH’s Steering Committee meetings, presence at multiple domestic and international public health conferences, and planning special events as deemed necessary by donor and Secretariat.    

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Advisor provides overall technical leadership to Jhpiego Tanzania programs in IPC, hospital acquired infections (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance. Projects requiring technical assistance may include:  1) The development and piloting of the Operational Guidance for Hospital IPC Committees (e.g. a manual or handbook) that can be used at health facilities of all levels in LMIC;  and 2) the Global Healthcare Detection and Response Project. This project focuses on detecting and responding to infectious disease threats in healthcare facilities to prevent transmission of infections in healthcare settings and contain emerging AMR threats and responds to outbreaks in healthcare facilities, keeping them from becoming amplifiers of disease transmission. The IPC advisor may also provide in house technical assistance to other Jhpiego programming including the technical areas of HIV prevention including VMMC, reproductive maternal child health, COVID-19, and family planning.

The Finance and Admin Associate will support Jhpsiego Sierra Leone team by performing critical financial and administrative tasks. The responsibilities include preparing payment requests, updating financial records and managing and routing invosices for approval and processing

The Care and Treatment Lead will responsible for the technical direction of a CDC-funded HIV project in Mozambique. This large project aims to support the Government of Mozambique’s (GRM) towards achievement of HIV epidemic control by 2030 in provinces where CDC is the primary clinical support partner. It will focus on two priority outcomes to measure this geographically focused support under the COVID-19 context: (1) to reach and sustain a level of at least 95% treatment coverage across all across all age, sex, and risk groups, and (2) to reach and sustain at least 95% viral suppression rates among all people living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy. The project will operate over a 5 year period. Responsibilities include providing leadership and technical guidance in the development and implementation of comprehensive and evidence-based prevention, care, support and treatment services within HIV and TB facilities and communities under the leadership of the Principal Investigator/Project Director, as well as annual phasing in of activities. This position will provide guidance in achievement of all project objectives, and in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery, technical assistance and capacity building strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence. This position is contingent upon award from CDC. Mozambican nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Jhpiego seeks a Project Director to provide vision, leadership and direction to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity for an innovative Unitaid project that seeks to catalyze adoption of new and recently recommended drugs for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in high-burden countries. The four-year project will address key barriers to policy adoption and dissemination, procurement and supply, and service delivery, with a focus on demand generation for policy-makers, providers and patients, while demonstrating close engagement with community and civil society stakeholders. The project will include implementation pilots that demonstrate the impact, cost-effectiveness and operational feasibility of delivery as a means of promoting scale up. To maximize impact, the project will leverage and synergize with other initiatives that are implementing new PPH prevention and treatment approaches.   The Project Director will have the overall responsibility for leadership and management and reporting of project activities. S/he will be responsible for making key decisions and solving problems in short timeframes while ensuring operational and project quality and integrity. S/he will serve as the project’s main point of contact with Unitaid on routine and strategic matters. S/he will also ensure effective organizational management and communication with the host country government, international partners, and local organizations and agencies.   This position is contingent upon award from Unitaid.

  The Malaria Case Management Technical Coordinator will play a key technical role on the project team by providing insight and technical leadership to improve malaria diagnosis and treatment.  This five-year program aims to increase coverage and use of key life-saving malaria interventions in support of Cote d’Ivoire’s National Malaria Strategy   The position will operate under the leadership of the Deputy Chief of Party and Jhpiego’s senior management team.  The Malaria Case Management Technical Coordinator will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence. S/he will provide technical support to ensure that activities are designed and implemented with high quality and meet project targets. S/he will mentor and build capacity of health workers and address any technical issues at national and subnational levels, including advocacy for malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and laboratory strengthening at all levels. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the technical integrity of malaria project interventions. S/he will develop job aids and tools that reflect practical solutions to enable District Health Teams and service providers to scale-up malaria case management. S/he will ensure timely and cost-effective project implementation and reporting of activities.   This position is contingent upon award from USAID. Ivorian nationals and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Jhpiego seeks a Chief of Party (COP) to provide vision, leadership and direction to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity for an upcoming multi-year USAID malaria projectin Côte d'Ivoire.The project aims to support and strengthen both facility and community-based case management through provision of direct technical assistance, including training and supervision, for health care providers and community-based agents in the diagnosis and treatment of malaria.   The COP will have the overall responsibility for leadership and management and reporting of project activities. S/he will be responsible for making key decisions and solving problems in short timeframes while ensuring operational and project quality and integrity. S/he will serve as the project’s main point of contact with USAID on routine and strategic matters. S/he will also ensure effective organizational management and communication with the host country government at all levels, and international partners and agencies.   This position is contingent upon award from USAID. Ivoirian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.   #L1-MK1

Jhpiego seeks a Project Finance and Administration Director to oversee the financial planning, management and reporting activities for an upcoming USAID integrated health project (maternal and newborn health, malaria in pregnancy, family planning, and reproductive health) inCôte d'Ivoire. The project aims to strengthen the quality of care for vulnerable populations, including women and their newborns, across multiple service entry points and across the continuum of care. The project will operate over an anticipated five-year period.   The Project Finance and Administration (F&A) Director will work closely with the Chief of Party, Executive Management Team, Global Program Staff, and project country office to ensure timely and accurate financial, contractual and administrative management, representation, analyses and reporting to the project management team, partners and agencies external to Jhpiego. S/he will be responsible for the oversight of budgeting, monitoring and performance of all funding streams for the project. The F&A Director will also ensure financial systems and reports are compatible with standard accounting practices and follow Johns Hopkins University and Jhpiego policies, as well as USAID rules and regulations. S/he will provide capacity building, coaching and mentoring of finance staff worldwide, and local partners, by developing learning activities and materials to support capacity building. This position is directly accountable for the financial, contractual and administrative compliance of the award.   This position is contingent upon award from USAID. Ivoirian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

The Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Advisor will work on an upcoming USAID integrated health project in Burkina Faso. The project aims to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality, as well as strengthen access to and the quality of care for the most vulnerable populations – women and children – across multiple service entry points and across the continuum of care. This includes strengthening the capacity of health providers to deliver high quality management, diagnosis, and treatment.The project will operate over an anticipated five-year period.   The SBC Advisor will work with the project COP and DCOP to oversee social and behavioral change related programs, assisting the MoH and other partners to coordinate, design, implement, monitor and evaluate effective SBC at national and sub-national levels.   This position is contingent upon award from USAID. Burkinabe nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.