Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Specialist

DRS is looking for a Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Specialist, to work with a non-profit organization involved in strengthening health systems through integrated, sustainable, and locally driven interventions across several public health sectors.

Job Title: Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Specialist

Location: Cameroon

Duration of contract: 5 years

Starting date: 31.05.2023

What is the role about:

The advertised position is seeking candidates to serve as the HSS Specialist for the anticipated, five-year USAID-funded USAID/PMI Systems to End the Malaria Burden through Meaningful Engagement-II (SEMBE II) Project. The Project seeks to strengthen the capacity of the Cameroonian government and local stakeholders to lead and promote local solutions in the fight against malaria.

The HSS Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of HSS activities designed to strengthen the capacity of key malaria stakeholders.

This is a key position on the project team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead HSS activities focused on capacity building of non-government local actors and technical assistance initiatives to strengthen planning, coordination, and implementation of malaria activities at the regional, district, and community levels;
• Ensure effective and timely implementation of HSS activities in the work plan and quality deliverables;
• Support annual project work planning and budgeting processes in addition to regular project reporting to the donor;
• Ensure coordination and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and aligned programs including USAID and the Ministry of Health, as it relates to HSS activities;

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, international public policy, health economics, or a related field;
• At least five (5) years of senior-level experience developing and promoting collaboration with national authorities; and providing technical and operational support on health systems issues;
• Demonstrated experience interacting and maintaining relationships with high‐level stakeholders and host country government officials;
• Demonstrated experience leading Health Systems Strengthening activities focused on capacity building of non-government local actors and technical assistance initiatives to strengthen planning, coordination, and implementation of malaria activities;
• Experience working with USAID/PMI and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is preferred;
• Strong management and problem-solving skills;
• Proficient in the use of the standard Microsoft Office package with particular experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer;
• Full professional proficiency in English and French;
• Prior experience working in Cameroon is strongly preferred.