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We are seeking a National Newborn and Child Health Senior Advisor for a five-year USAID-funded Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN) Activity in Laos. In this Activity, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), in the partnership with PATH and World Education, Inc. (WEI), are poised to support the Government of Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) to improve priority maternal and child health and nutrition outcomes among the most underserved populations in targeted areas. This will be achieved through a health system strengthening approach to ensure quality of services and equitable access.

The National Newborn and Child Health Senior Advisor will report directly to the Technical Director of the project and PATH Southeast Asia (SEA) Hub Director, under the technical guidance of PATH Primary Health Care (PHC) team at head-quarter (HQ) and SEA Hub. The incumbent will be responsible for providing knowledge and share practices based on evidence-based study and best emerging practices. S/he will work closely with project team and Laos healthcare stakeholders to ensure that the project’s programs are technically sound and reflect global and national standards. This role will manage PATH staffs working for child and newborn health areas under this consortium.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in building and coordinating partnership with Ministry of Health (MOH) partners, ensure Laos’s national priorities are considered during the project’s overall workplan development and implementation.
• Advocate, cooperate with MOH partners in developing policies, national guidelines.
• Work closely with project teams in improving quality management, to integrate quality standards in newborn and child health interventions and lead measurement of related quality indicators.
• Provide technical leadership and develop tools and resources to inform the design, development, planning, and capacity building of newborn and child health and nutrition programs and initiatives.
• Lead building capacity of targeted MOH, Provincial Health Office (PHO), District Health Center (DHC) staffs in governance and management, multi-sectoral coordination and core technical competencies of newborn and child health.
• Provide supervision and support for newborn and child health staffs including National Specialists and Provincial, District Officers.
• Coordinate and support the to prepare and submit reports on newborn and child health activities in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as assigned by the project COP and PATH SEA Hub Director.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Advanced degree in public health or medical background with 10 years professional experience in a leadership role implementing RMNCAHN programmes.
• Proven record of skills and experience in working effectively with Lao PDR government agencies and private sectors.
• Must have significant experience working in RMNCAHN policy and advocacy initiatives, and a sound understanding of current policy developments related to newborn and child health in Lao PDR.
• Experience working with international organizations seeking to improve outcomes for children including USAID, CDC, UNICEF or other international organization is required. Experience working on USAID funded programs will be an added advantage.
• Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and personnel management skills
• Ability to network and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders—global, regional, national, local, and private-sector partners
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required
• Approximately 50% local travel expected.

THE NATIONAL NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH ADVISOR IS ANTICIPATED TO BE A LOCAL POSITION.

COMPETITIVE SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

MUST HAVE LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN LAOS. 

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