Public Health Advisor at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

Overview

• The Public Health Advisor will support the organization in reviewing the design and implementation of programs to achieve impact.
• This includes assessments of the effectiveness of the program implementation to deliver effective public health outcomes, quality of health services provided to intended beneficiaries, availability, accuracy, and completeness of data and its use for decision making and the performance of the organization’s grants on key health-related indicators in line with the targets in the Performance Framework.

Responsibilities

• Support development of high-value or complex proposals or bids including proposal writing and interdepartmental coordination with Program, HR, Operations, Grants and Finance team for proposal development.
• Assist in the development and implementation of public health policies and programs.
• Manage the implementation of evidence-based health projects, in conjunction with donors and partners, that deliver improvements in health that are strategic priorities for Public Health/
• Cultivate business relationships with external stakeholders and potential partners for large-scale or strategic funding opportunities.
• Register organization on major Partner/NGO/CSO forums, coalitions, and networks, and ensure active participation and involvement.
• Analyze data to identify community health needs and determine program priorities.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs.
• Design and implement health promotion campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with other health professionals, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Participate in public health networks and committees.
• Prepare reports and presentations on public health initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal public health regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced University Degree in Medicine, Public Health, Health System Management, Epidemiology, or related field. A minimum of 2:1 in Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in planning, management, and Monitoring & Evaluation of programs in the health sector, including in developing countries.
• About 3 years’ experience in writing and development of proposals. Must be able to appropriately review proposals to ensure it is well synthesized and cohesive.
• Experience with program management, project design, and business development.
• Good planning and organisational skills to work on concurrent projects and deliver within timescales agreed thereby demonstrating working to deadlines.
• Experience in assessing risks and existing controls to mitigate those risks.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and expertise in assessing the design and effectiveness of public health interventions.
• Ability to apply sound knowledge of M&E, public health, and disease program management.
• Ability to manage and work in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• May require travel to community sites and meetings.
• Ability to work flexible hours.