Technical Manager at Sightsavers

Responsibilities:

• As the Technical Manager you will ensure current WHO guidelines on Onchocerciasis elimination are followed and propose strategies for accelerating elimination of transmission.
• You will also provide technical support and oversee the implementation of onchocerciasis Lymphatic Filariasis activities, including MDA, pre-STOP MDA surveys, Stop MDA surveys, Post-treatment Surveillance, Post-elimination Surveillance, Dossier development, in coordination with the Sightsavers technical managers.

Further duties include:

• Being the point of contact for providing technical advice to RLM supported states country programmes on onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis.
• Work closely with FMOH, Oncho LF Elimination committees to align country programmes as recommended.
• Prepare progress reports on onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis RLM activities to Director RLM/NTD, Coordinator- Technical Advisor and country team.
• Link with the global technical advisers for LF, Oncho and for Patient Care to ensure synergy between activities and planning.
• Ensure close coordination of alignment of technical advice and activities in states were RLM is not the only source of Oncho LF or MDA funding.
• Ensure Value for Money (VFM) and Leave No one Behind (LNOB) across all activities.
• Ensure timely evidence-based reports as required by the country office as coordinating partner.
• Ensure onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis activities are aligned with organization technical standards, nationally/internationally recognised standards and respective National Health Systems.
• Work closely with the Technical Advisors to exceed the onchocerciasis LF commitments of RLM.
• Work closely with technical advisors to keep up to date with and implement new developments in programme best-practise for onchocerciasis and WHO guidance.
• Escalate issues to the global Technical Advisors of Onchocerciasis and LF.

Skills and Experience:

• As the ideal candidate you will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and hold extensive experience and/or qualifications in onchocerciasis/LF within development sector. You will also have a successful track record of working in different context and have a background of working within a complex matrix structure without compromising the roles of key programme personnel.

Further requirements include:

• Ability to think strategically and effectively translate concepts into action plans.
• Demonstrably skilled in both written and verbal communication in English and French is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical and IT skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Experience of managing programmes/implementation.