Country: Canada
Closing date: 19 Sep 2014
Senior Health Advisor
Status: Permanent full-time position
Department: Global Initiatives
Reports To: Director, Global Fund Unit
Compensation Band: 3B
Reporting to the Director of Global Fund Unit, the Senior Health Advisor will play an important role in guiding, strengthening and supporting Plan Canada and Plan’s global capacity and expertise in health programming, proposal development, and policy/research development. A major component of the work will be to: (i) provide health related technical support to health advisors and staff of Plan and its partners in the field on projects managed by Plan Canada; (2) take technical leadership in the design and development of concept notes and proposals on health projects related to Global Fund (HIV-AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis) maternal, newborn and child health and reproductive health to submit to various donors; (iii) lead/participate in the development of policy and position papers;; (iv) lead/participate in health networks that are relevant to Plan Canada programs; and (v) perform any relevant tasks related to Plan Canada programming, program effectiveness and quality assurance as required. This will involve working with a range of individuals and teams within Plan Canada and the global organization, to develop systems, tools and processes to build Plan’s capacities and to encourage continual learning in this regard.
The position is based in Ottawa/Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with frequent trips to the field to different Plan Country Offices.
- Program/Grants Development: (30%)
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities with other donors both in Canada and in the field offices to expand Plan’s health programming
• Develop and/or support development of technically sound programme concepts and proposals relating to improving health status of children and women
• Provide technical input on the health components within other cross sectoral projects proposals - Technical advice and Capacity Building: (50%)
• Provide leadership to Plan Canada with respect to advancing best practices, ensure health programs have high technical quality, and improve the learning and quality of existing Plan Canada funded health projects.
• Providing capacity development, including training, advice and support improved systems to country offices and within Plan Canada regarding its role as a Primary Recipient and Sub-Recipient on projects funded by Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
• Provide training and organizational capacity building of Plan Canada and Plan Country Offices to effectively design and implement health programming with emphasis on child rights-based approach, child survival, maternal health, and reproductive health with an emphasis on effective strategies to reach most marginalised groups and on innovation.
• Provide technical support to strengthen the quality of health programming in Plan Country Offices, and to offer value addition, capacity building and sharing of tools, best practices and learning from within the sector. This will include applying Results-Based Management monitoring and reporting, review of quantitative and qualitative data, baseline surveys and studies. Liaise with gender advisor to ensure that health programming is also gender sensitive
• Participate in project planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure adherence to best practice in the field of health - Policy, Research and Public Awareness (20%)
• Provide leadership in linking Plan Canada’s work with global health networks, including presenting in global conferences
• Working with others in Plan Canada’s technical and monitoring and evaluation teams, contribute to formulation of research initiatives in health highlighting key successes in maternal and child health issues in the developing countries
• Review and analyze findings from baseline surveys, and other qualitative and quantitative research from health projects
• Along with others in the Health team, ensure visibility and engagement of Plans’ work in international development and health forums and networks in Canada
• Develop and/or support partnerships and cooperation with other organizations in Canada and overseas on strengthen health programming and policies
• Represent Plan Canada at provincial, national and international development forums on health
• Keep up to date with professional knowledge on strengthening health of women and children in developing countries
• In collaboration with the Advocacy team, advocate with key stakeholders on strategic health issues
People Leadership and Managerial Responsibilities
The Senior Advisor position has people leadership as a core competency with at least 15% of time dedicated to this effort and noted on his/her respective performance framework. This person is directly responsible for the management of that team. Budget and number of staff can be directly correlated to scope of portfolio. Role includes full accountability for recruitment, hiring, setting performance expectations, and managing performance, promotion, demotion and discipline up to and including termination in line with organizational policy and adherence to minimum legislative requirements including ESA and Human Rights Code. Leadership includes: temporary, contract, intern, volunteer or permanent staff.
Competencies • Strong technical capacity in health programming in the developing world
• Commitment to gender equality and ability to apply this in work environment
• Good information gathering, assessment, analysis and presentation skills
• Good listening skills and demonstrated capacity to work effectively with others, including in matrix environments and with staff operating overseas
• Proven skills in proposal writing, innovation and rights based programming
• Proven skills in results based management approaches
• A working knowledge of health management information systems in developing countries and good familiarity with health indicators
Requirements
• Minimum 8 years program experience in international development with a focus on health; most of of which should have been gained overseas
• Experience working for and International or Local NGO in a developing country and/or the local Ministry of Health
• A minimum of 4 years experience working specifically with the the Global Fund for HIV-AIDS, Malaria and Tubersuclosis in Primary Recipient and Sub-recipient roles.
• A good knowledge of global health development issues, especially community based approaches to addressing HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Maternal and Child Health Care, Health Systems Strengthening and familiarity with health information systems
• Proven track record in mobilising grant funding and designing/managing projects related to child and maternal health specially with Global Fund
• Experience in project management cycle, monitoring and evaluation, and data analysis
• University degree preferably in health, medical degree, or post graduate in development or other relevant discipline
• French and/or Spanish skills considered a strong asset
• Solid understanding of gender equality and preferably as it relates to health programming
• Good familiarity, networking and working relationships with different donors and other partner organizations
• Demonstrated ability to review, synthesize information and produce quality reports
• Solid grasp of Results Based Management or other Logical Frameworks
• Able to work in a team enviornment, pitch- in attidude a must
• Knowledge of child rights-based approach to programming as asset
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and internet use
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
About Plan Canada
Imagine working for a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s dedicated to creating a better world. That’s Plan Canada, a global movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries.
Founded in 1937, Plan is one of the world’s oldest and largest international development agencies, working in partnership with millions of people around the world to end global poverty. Not for profit, independent and inclusive of all faiths and cultures, Plan has only one agenda: to improve the lives of children. Because I am a Girl is Plan’s global initiative to end gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls – and everyone around them – out of poverty.
Plan Canada is part of a global network of offices in over 69 countries. Our busy Toronto-based office undertakes fundraising, donor engagement and public outreach, as well as overseeing a wide variety of field programs led by our International Program Department, which includes experts in health, education, water and sanitation, economic security, gender equity, child protection and participation, and humanitarian assistance.
We at Plan Canada are all dedicated, passionate and a diverse team of over 200 employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
Join us and plan to change the world.
Visit our website: www.plancanada.ca
How to apply:
How to Apply
To apply for this role please forward your CV and covering letter, outlining your skills and experience to gethired @ plancanada.ca by September 19, 2014. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please reference Senior Health Advisor in the subject line.
Plan sincerely thanks all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Applications from Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Consistent with our Child Protection Policy the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.
Applications from Canadians and Permanent Residents will only be considered.
Plan Canada is an inclusive workplace, and is committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
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