abroad, to participate in the "Foreign Service National" Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy. Supervisory Relationship The MNCH Specialist will be supervised by the CS/ FP- MCH Specialist, who provides overall leadership on HPN’s efforts on Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD) the Office’s MNCH, FP and related health promotion activities. The incumbent should require little to no supervision in carrying out routine responsibilities, and only general guidance for most tasks. The scope and flexibility of the HPN Management Specialist's duties will demand a great deal of initiative in identifying and testing innovative approaches and solutions to specific problems. Supervisory Controls The incumbent supervises two HPN staff members: the Water and Sanitation Program Specialist and a Project Management Assistant. 12. POINT OF CONTACT: Josée Ramanaly Phone: + (261) 33 44 320 00. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION a. Education Minimum of Master’s degree in public health (MPH) with specialization/ experience in maternal, neonatal and health and management of related programs or related discipline is required. b. Prior Work Experience Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience working with government and agencies in the implementation of public health activities required. At least three years of this experience should have been in development or related work, for government, donor organizations, GOM organizations or private sector institutions. Experience working with senior government officials, program managers, policy makers and a broad array of health service providers, public health experts, and community leaders. c. Language Proficiency Fluent, professional level speaking, reading and writing of English (level IV), Malagasy and French. d. Job Knowledge - Strong knowledge of regulations, management and national guidelines/ policy related to public health. - Excellent knowledge of, GOM structure, institutions and procedures. - Familiarity with US Government (USG) initiatives and development assistance priorities. - Extensive knowledge of program management cycle including monitoring and evaluation requirements. - Familiarity with the capacities and constraints of local NGOs engaged in USAID/HPN-supported activities in Madagascar.
abroad, to participate in the "Foreign Service National" Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy. Supervisory Relationship The MNCH Specialist will be supervised by the CS/ FP- MCH Specialist, who provides overall leadership on HPN’s efforts on Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD) the Office’s MNCH, FP and related health promotion activities. The incumbent should require little to no supervision in carrying out routine responsibilities, and only general guidance for most tasks. The scope and flexibility of the HPN Management Specialist's duties will demand a great deal of initiative in identifying and testing innovative approaches and solutions to specific problems. Supervisory Controls The incumbent supervises two HPN staff members: the Water and Sanitation Program Specialist and a Project Management Assistant. 12. POINT OF CONTACT: Josée Ramanaly Phone: + (261) 33 44 320 00. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION a. Education Minimum of Master’s degree in public health (MPH) with specialization/ experience in maternal, neonatal and health and management of related programs or related discipline is required. b. Prior Work Experience Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience working with government and agencies in the implementation of public health activities required. At least three years of this experience should have been in development or related work, for government, donor organizations, GOM organizations or private sector institutions. Experience working with senior government officials, program managers, policy makers and a broad array of health service providers, public health experts, and community leaders. c. Language Proficiency Fluent, professional level speaking, reading and writing of English (level IV), Malagasy and French. d. Job Knowledge - Strong knowledge of regulations, management and national guidelines/ policy related to public health. - Excellent knowledge of, GOM structure, institutions and procedures. - Familiarity with US Government (USG) initiatives and development assistance priorities. - Extensive knowledge of program management cycle including monitoring and evaluation requirements. - Familiarity with the capacities and constraints of local NGOs engaged in USAID/HPN-supported activities in Madagascar.