Senior Malaria Advisor, DOS LEAP Global - Benin

The Senior Malaria Advisor will provide technical leadership to support the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) service delivery in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives. The jobholder will provide expert malaria technical guidance to the NMCP and the Ministry of Health in the design and management of in-country programs/projects/activities and in the development of host-country policies, reflecting best practices in malaria prevention and control.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or local equivalent from an accredited program in Entomology, Public Health, International Development, Health, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Epidemiology, Biology, Infectious Disease, Medicine, Pharmacy, or immunization.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public health, with a strong focus on malaria, preferably in a similar setting.
• Prior experience working with or for bilateral or multilateral donors/stakeholders such as the World Bank, the Global Fund, or national-level public sector projects and ensuring compliance with U.S. Government rules and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-cultural work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and French and report writing skills.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs.
• Excellent organizational, planning, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with US Government funded public health programs.

Benefits

• healthcare insurance
• other staff welfare benefits and perks