TECHNICAL ADVISOR, CHILD SURVIVAL WASHINGTON, DC

TECHNICAL ADVISOR, CHILD SURVIVAL
WASHINGTON, DC PSI is seeking an experienced, dynamic Child Survival Technical Advisor to join a high performing team to support and further develop its child survival portfolio. The position will be based in Washington, DC with 40% travel and will report to the Director of the Malaria and Child Survival department. RESPONSIBILITIES: To work as part of a team, supporting the existing ICM technical advisors to define and manage PSI's child survival strategies to maximize health impact through improved service delivery. To act as the primary focal point for Integrated Community Case Management and scale up of child survival intervention. Lead regional/ global proposal development initiatives to scale up ICCM. Provide in-country and remote technical assistance on program design, resource mobilization/ proposal development, implementation, behavior change communications and integrated health delivery approaches. To engage at the policy level with partner organizations, donors and international networks to share PSI learning and achievements and to ensure PSI is delivering programs in line with international best practices. Act as primary technical focal point for the Global Financing Fund (GFF). Support the child survival knowledge management activities efforts of the team. Represent PSI at international child survival meetings in order to facilitate knowledge. QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant post-graduate degree MD, PhD, or MSc, MPH. 7+ years' work experience in a developing country in a technical or management capacity role. In-depth technical knowledge of child survival issues in developing countries in both policy and practice. Established international reputation in child survival in developing countries. Professional experience in navigating partnership landscape and the international donor community. Strong and demonstrated fundraising skills. Previous proposal development experience. Strong writing and presentation skills. Fluency in written and spoken English. Written and spoken fluency in French is highly desired. Experience in private sector/ marketing is advantageous. STATUS: Exempt, Level 6. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. TO APPLY: apply here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/2kcf74p. PI87976487