The Senior Childhood TB Advisor will provide technical leadership to strengthen childhood and adolescent TB services in Zimbabwe. The Advisor will support capacity building, community and partner engagement, and operationalization of national and WHO guidance to improve childhood TB case detection, prevention coverage, and treatment outcomes.
Requirements
- Medical degree required (e.g., MBChB, MBBS, MD, or equivalent)
- Masters Level Preferred-Master of Medicine (Paediatric, Infectious diseases or other related disciplines), Master of Public Health
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in infectious diseases control, particularly childhood TB and HIV
- Demonstrated technical leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of USG rules and regulations preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with a broad range of local and USG personnel and partners and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English – both orally and in writing is essential.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations.
- Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.
- Good computer skills are required to implement, analyse, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.
- Experience in teaching/training and capacity building.
- Experience working with the key stakeholders in TB program, preferably the national stakeholders and international donors.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Professional development opportunities
