Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor | Douala, Cameroon | 2023

Chemonics International, an international development consulting organization that has been operating since 1975 in more than 150 countries around the world, seeks an experienced Health Systems Strengthening Advisor for USAID’s anticipated activity in Cameroon through the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). The Systems to End the Malaria Burden through Meaningful Engagement-II (SEMBE II) activity aims to advance the goals of PMI Cameroon and the Cameroon National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), which are to reduce deaths, reduce disease and reduce transmission to accelerate malaria elimination in Cameroon.

Chemonics is looking for a Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor who will lead the project’s HSS activities to strengthen planning, coordination, and implementation of Malaria activities. Experience in Cameroon is required and proficiency in English and French is highly desired for this position.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead malaria health systems strengthening activities to address gaps at the national, regional and facility levels
• Lead HSS workplan development and ensure effective and timely implementation of HSS activities in the project work plan
• Collaborate with the NMCP and ensure revision/development of national malaria strategies, guidelines and SOPs.
• Strengthen NMCP leadership and governance at the national, regional and district levels to effectively manage the malaria response
• Contribute to NMCP HSS efforts through technical working groups and other forums
• Develop SEMBE II sustainability plan and ensure effective transition of activities to the NMCP and local actors.
• Ensure strong collaboration between in country malaria partners, including the private sector and make sure SEMBE II leverages existing resources
• Document lessons learned from HSS efforts and disseminate learnings nationally and globally
• Participate in preparation of donor progress reports

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, international public policy, health economics, or a related field
• Candidate must be a citizen of Cameroon with work experience in the country
• At least eight years of experience in health service delivery, including at five years of senior-level experience providing technical and operational support
• Experience working with donor funded projects desired
• A working knowledge of PMI indicators and the Government of Cameroon Malaria Control Strategic Plan is desired
• Demonstrated ability to develop and promote collaboration with national authorities and partners.
• Willingness to travel extensively in Cameroon
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English and French desired