Indonesia: Maternal and Child Health Advisor

IMA World Health is currently seeking a Maternal and Newborn (MNH) Advisor for an upcoming USAID Maternal and Child Health funding opportunity in Indonesia. The MNH Advisor will provide technical assistance and program oversight to the project team and partners. The MNH Advisor will work in partnership with IMA project staff, partner organizations and government institutions on all MNH activities. S/he will report directly to the Chief of Party (COP).

Duties:

• Provide technical oversight to ensure high-quality programming for the implementation of MNH program activities


• Support and advise the COP in providing technical assistance to project staff and partners.


• Ensure high quality program delivery and the provision of technical support to grantees on program design.


• Provide ongoing training and technical support to field coordinators and managers, consultants, and consortium partners.


• Ensure appropriate support to the field sites in which the program is being implemented through regular visits.


• Assure prompt implementation of all MNH program inputs.


• Work with the M&E Director and staff to track results and data related to MNH.


• Facilitate routine reporting to the COP and technical staff.


• Review technical aspects of internal and external reporting prepared by programmatic staff.


• Develop working relationships with USAID, partners and stakeholders.

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

• An advanced degree in Public Health, or a related field. A medical degree is strongly preferred.


• A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in implementing programs in international public health programs or MNH.


• A familiarity with USAID procedures and reporting regulations.


• Experience working with county leaders/officials in a decentralized setting.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with donors, MOH, project partners and to provide technical MNH leadership and represent IMA World Health. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesian is preferred.