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• Lead
  the process of programme start up and planning working, supported by the
  Africa Programmes Manager and Africa Technical Director
• Work
  with the relevant regional and country personnel to see that all relevant
  programme start up and planning tools are developed in time.
• Support
  the in-country HR team to recruit all full time staff on the Programme.
• Provide
  technical and management support to the country Project Officers to
  coordinate overall programme implementation across three participating
  countries to ensure that activities are carried out in a timely way and
  within budget.
• At
  all times, work in line with the agreed multi country programme
  communications matrix which will be set for each country at the start up
  stage, to ensure effective communications and decision making between the
  programme and the country management teams.
• As
  the regional budget holder, develop and monitor a consolidated regional
  budget for this programme with the support of regional finance and, in
  liaison with Country Project Managers.
• In
  collaboration with the Country Directors, jointly approve all country
  expenditure at the Country Director sign off limit on the Programme.
• Support
  the Country Project Managers to monitor and review their budgets on a
  regular basis and work with the relevant country and regional personnel to
  institute corrective measures for any anomalies that may arise.
• Be
  responsible for developing consolidated progress and bi-annual narrative
  reports in accordance with arrangements specified by the programme lead.
• Work
  with the regional finance and Country Project Managers to ensure bi-annual
  financial reports are submitted in accordance with arrangements specified
  by the programme lead.
• Ensure
  that exit strategies are formulated and implemented in both countries with
  support from the relevant regional and country personnel.
• Review
  and approve the development of ToRs and hiring of consultants on the
  country work plans for the Programme.
• Lead
  the development of any additional Programme documentation that may be
  requested the programme lead.

• Lead
  the conceptualisation, design and implementation of research studies
  outlined in the programme and see that good research practices are
  followed.
• Work
  closely with the M&E team to prepare a M&E plan and work with
  Project Managers to see that implementation occurs on time and that the
  information feeds into internal and external learning cycles.
• Support
  regional and national efforts on the adoption of policies and guidelines
  that are best practice for malaria case management.
• Work
  closely with appropriate technical personnel to prepare a capacity
  development plan and tools for health workers involved in severe malaria
  case management to strengthen the quality of care at health facility and
  referrals from community level.
• Provide
  technical inputs to the design of advocacy materials and technical briefs
• Work
  with Project Managers to prepare and implement a stakeholder engagement
  plan in order to create a close working relationship with the Ministry of
  Health, regulatory authorities and relevant private sector organisations
  in each participating country.
• Work
  with the Senior Public Health Specialist, the BCC Specialist and the
  Africa Technical Director to engage manufacturers at global and national
  level in the programme as outlined in the final Programme proposal
  approved by the donor.
• Oversee
  the design of a project transition plan and work with relevant personnel
  to see that over the project period transition activities take place and are
  monitored.
• Work
  closely with relevant personnel to see that health commodities provided
  for Malaria Consortium supported activities through this project are
  appropriately quantified, managed and monitored including
  pharmacovigilance.
• Work
  with the Country Project Managers and their Country Directors to determine
  technical support needs to implement the Programme in their countries
  effectively and with high quality.
• Liaise
  with the technical cluster leads and the Africa Technical Director to
  obtain the technical support.

• Monitor
  the performance of the programme and see that the work is of high
  technical quality.

• Work
  in line with the agreed multi country programme communications matrix
  which will be set for each country at the start up stage, to ensure
  effective communications and decision making between the programme and the
  country management teams.
• Provide
  regular and timely updates to the Programme Director and Malaria
  Consortium’s Africa
• Technical
  Director and Africa Programmes Manager.
• Be
  the main point of contact with the overall Programme Director and provide
  information and updates as specified by the Programme lead.
• Ensure
  that the programme communications strategy is developed and implemented
  with the support of the Regional BCC Specialist. This includes the
  production of case studies, reviews of lessons learnt, general
  documentation for internal and external dissemination, and peer reviewed
  publications.
• Lead
  on the technical writing of dissemination documents to allow wider sharing
  of Malaria Consortium’s experiences, lessons and successes.
• Lead
  the development of any additional programme documentation that may be
  requested the programme lead.

• Represent
  Malaria Consortium at appropriate programmatic, coordination, and partner
  meetings.
• Liaise
  as needed with the Programme partners to ensure smooth programme
  implementation.
• Support
  the Africa Technical Director to represent Malaria Consortium, and
  participate in relevant regional events, technical networks and working
  groups as needed.

• A postgraduate qualification in
  paediatrics, medicine, public health, epidemiology or another relevant
  speciality.
• Extensive experience in  public
  health or research experience in different low income country settings,
  preferably in Africa.
• Experience working closely with
  Ministries of Health and other stakeholders in relation to malaria control
  policy and practice.
• A thorough understanding of malaria
  case management.
• Familiar with quantitative and
  qualitative research methods as applied to malaria case management.
• Experience in managing public health
  or communicable disease projects in low income settings.
• Experience managing large budgets.
• They should have excellent programme
  planning and management skills
• Demonstrable research skills
• Excellent technical and report
  writing skills
• Proficient in MS office suite
• Excellent problem solving, planning
  and organising skills
• Excellent communication skills (i.e.
  both written and spoken English)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and
  negotiation skills
• Able to work effectively as part of
  a multi-cultural team
• Willingness to participate in field
  activities/surveys and travel to remote areas within the region
• Ability to follow deadlines,
  accuracy and attention to detail

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