Myanmar: Sr. Technical Officer

• Provide technical and programmatic support and set priorities for one or more projects • Ensure that Jhpiego's project activities are technically sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the country and its people • Participate actively in technical and strategic support to the Ministry of Health, Myanmar and counterparts • Assist in the assessment of clinical training and service delivery needs, especially at facility level, and in the design and implementation of appropriate measures to address those needs • Provide technical assistance and capacity development for partners, facility and NGO staff to gain knowledge and skills to manage MNCH services • Conduct trainings and provide technical assistance and mentoring as required • Demonstrate and disseminate best practices and new technical strategies and approaches in areas of expertise • Provide technical oversight and ensure appropriate support and preparation for capacity building activities • Participate actively in strategic planning of activities in support of the project goals and objectives, including the determination of priorities and appropriate technical initiatives • Frequent travel for technical and programmatic support within Myanmar.• Medical Doctor/Nurse/Midwife with outstanding technical and management skills demonstrated through strong experiences in donor-funded initiatives, MPH preferred • 5+ years of mid- to senior-level experience designing and implementing field-based programs focused on maternal, newborn and child health; capacity building; service delivery improvement and health systems strengthening • Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in individuals and institutions in the areas of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, and performance and quality improvement • A strong understanding of the Myanmar health care systems; must have strong contacts in the Myanmar health sector • Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination • Strong clinical background and experience • Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills • Excellent organizational skills; possess strong team-spirit • Ability to develop productive working relationships with other agencies, stakeholders and other organizations • Ability to cope with stress and meet the time lines • Myanmar nationals strongly encouraged.

Qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest, along with detailed curriculum vitae, on or before 15 February 2016. to SuLat.Han@jhpiego.org or drop application along with CV at 78 Than Lwin Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org .