Technical Malaria Director at Society for Family Health (SFH)

The Technical Malaria Director is a leadership role responsible for providing technical direction, oversight, and strategic guidance for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of malaria control and prevention programs. Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director , the Technical Malaria Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective design and execution of comprehensive malaria interventions. The key accountabilities for this role are technical leadership, program management and capacity building.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of innovative and effective malaria control interventions.
• Shape and implement evidence-based strategies to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Provide technical expertise in malaria prevention, case management, vector control, and surveillance.
• Ensure adherence to global and national malaria policies and guidelines and stay abreast of the latest advancements in malaria research and technology.
• Integrate innovative approaches to enhance program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of program activities.
• Develop training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of program staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems for malaria programs; identify challenges and propose solutions for improvement.
• Utilize data for evidence-based decision-making and program improvement.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing and implementing malaria control programs.
• Proven leadership experience in a technical role within the public health sphere.
• Previous experience working in international or multi-country settings.
• Familiarity with Global Fund or other international funding mechanisms for malaria programs.

Skills and competencies:

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of malaria control strategies, interventions, and best practices.
• Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team towards achieving common goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Results oriented with commitment to achieving tangible and measurable results in malaria control programs.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.
•  Adherence to the organization’s code of conduct and values