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Population Services International (PSI) is a registered nonprofit global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV, and reproductive health.
The successful candidate for this position will join the PMI VectorLink Project’s Ghana team as the team’s ITN Technical Advisor. Working across 23 countries in sub-Saharan Africa as well as Cambodia, the PMI VectorLink Project is equipping countries to plan and implement safe, cost-effective and sustainable life-saving malaria vector control interventions with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Specifically, the PMI VectorLink Project is building the capacity of country governments to use epidemiological, entomological, and coverage data to support the optimal deployment of vector control tools within each country context while promoting gender equity in all facets of planning and implementation.
The objectives of the PMI VectorLink Project in Ghana include:
Your contribution
What are we looking for?
Education |
You hold a relevant graduate degree (MPH, MBA, MSc, etc.) in public health, logistics management, marketing, or business. Alternatively, you have a bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of additional relevant experience.
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Experience |
You have at least 8 years of relevant experience working with malaria control programs in Ghana, preferably ITN-related programs. As a demonstrated leader in the field of malaria control in Ghana, you have an established reputation. You have proven experience designing or managing ITN continuous or mass distribution activities. However, despite your experience, you are an information sponge and understand what worked yesterday may not necessarily work today (or tomorrow), that each context is different.
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Savviness |
As a proven leader with a positive reputation in the field of malaria control in Ghana, you have demonstrated an ability to contribute to the vector control technical and policy debate in Ghana. You are a proactive leader who catalyzes innovation by both leading and working through others. You know how to get things done. You quickly distil complexity to essential and simple concepts and approaches.
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Collaboration |
You are able to coordinate and work effectively with diverse stakeholders in numerous locations and levels, including donors, government officials and bodies, other technical experts, other implementing organizations, civil society organizations, community members and organizations, private sector entities, and project support staff. As an established leader in the field of malaria control in Ghana, ideally, you have a close, collaborative relationship with the Ghana Health Service and National Malaria Control Program and experience working with diverse donors, including USAID, PMI, DFID, Global Fund, BMGF.
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Communication |
You write with clarity and feel comfortable speaking up when you have something important to say. You’re not afraid of public speaking and have developed good skills in this arena. You have excellent interpersonal skills, with great experience communicating across cultures. Ability to work in English is essential. |
This position is pending donor approval. References will be required. Must be authorized to work in Ghana. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship and relocation expenses will not be covered for this position.
*Due to high volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted. Curious about your status? Please log into your iCIMS account to find out.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
Due to high volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted. Curious about your status? Please log into your iCIMS account to find out.
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