Technical Advisor Health

(Reference No. EHS 2021/009)

A.  Responsibilities

The Technical Advisor Health is responsible for:

• strategy, planning, management and implementation of health-related activities of the “Strengthening of Education and Health Services for Refugees and Host Communities” programme in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• leading project activities of capacity development for sector management personnel and related areas part of project objectives
• steering professional advisory services to improve governance and accountability of partner structures [Commissioner Afghan Refugees (CAR), provincial and district health offices, Basic Health Units (BHU), etc]
• developing SDG focus for gender and vulnerable/marginalized groups in refugees and host communities to maximize participation in planning processes at subnational/district levels to improve access to health services according to the Leave No One Behind (LNOB) principle of the government’s implementation strategy of Vision 2025 and Agenda 2030
• leading programme initiatives with stakeholders (implementers, target groups, etc.)
• liaising and network development with stakeholders in the sector of target districts of the project
• ensuring due diligence and value for money for all health-related project activities
• innovation and knowledge management

The technical advisor performs the following tasks:

B.       Tasks

1.        Advising the partner institution(s)

The Technical Advisor Health

• facilitates the DV in advisory and support functions
• provides expert gender-focused technical advice, plans and monitors measures for the development and implementation of programme objectives for capacity development of CAR, health management personnel and target groups in close consultation with counterparts
• ensures GIZ Capacity Works compliance of programme initiatives, advocacy and professional services to manage the measures to improve health services for refugees, host communities and marginalized groups as per programme goals
• pro-actively contributes to communication, coordination and programmes with partners at district and sub-district level
• represents the GIZ program/project operations to third parties, particularly towards partners, donors and other implementation agencies
• is responsible for design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected with the programme’s area of activity
• develops, organises and monitors quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, improvements and initiatives

2.        Management and coordination

The Technical Advisor Health

• manages quality in all areas of responsibility, including products, presentations in all media, documents and publications
• maintains effective coordination with partners to plan, prepare, implement, facilitate and document for monitoring and communication of results of training events, workshops, forums, conferences, team meetings and related project activities
• is responsible for assessing, defining and mentoring capacity needs of CAR, government institutions, BHU, etc.
• develops comprehensive thematical work packages for capacity development of CAR and health sector personnel to be outsourced to third parties
• assumes charge for timely approval of programme activities in the area of responsibility in accordance with GIZ financial rules, provisions and SOP
• manages workplan based implementation of project activities through partners (financing agreements) and ensures timely implementation as well as quality of deliverables
• manages consultant’s/consulting assignments and ensures that the quality of the deliverables and products is aligned with programme objectivities, outcomes and output indicators (TOR, monitoring of assignments, timely delivery of products, etc.)
• supports mission, offer preparation, impact monitoring, project progress review, reporting, etc.
• reviews reports and documents on progress, identifies bottlenecks and recommends alternative options to project management

3.        Networking and cooperation

The Technical Advisor Health

• fosters cooperation, regular contact and dialogue and maintains good working relationships with partners and other stakeholders in the sector, including the target groups
• cooperates, communicates with GIZ projects/programmes particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to improve learning, cohesion of efforts, development of synergies and effective knowledge management
• contributes relevant PR work, communicates local interests and efforts, forwards and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme

4.        Knowledge management

The Technical Advisor Health

• develops practical, sustainable strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
• researches relevant topics to the area of responsibility and shares target group-oriented inputs with the team, partners and other stakeholders
• ensures knowledge transfer to all stakeholders involved
• reports and presents results of the area of responsibilities to a wide range of stakeholders and contributes to various internal or programme (monthly/quarterly/annual) reports

C.     Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualification

• University Degree in Medicine, Health Management or related fields, public policy and management or equivalent

Professional Experience

• 10-15 years’ sector specific professional experience, preferably in KP, with at least 10 years’ professional experience in a comparable position (health sector management/reform)
• Experience of professional work with CAR or related agencies, marginalized groups, etc. is preferred
• Experience of working with marginalized and vulnerable groups
• Experience of participatory development planning

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• In-depth understanding of the public health sector/public sector in KP, specifically with regards to capacity development needs of management personnel
• Fluent written and spoken English and Urdu
• Fluency in Pashtu/Dari is an added advantage
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytic skills
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively perform tasks, take initiative and work proactively
• Committed team player and contributor ready to work in a challenging implementation context
• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies particularly the MS Suite
• Excellent communication, advocacy and negotiation skills    
• Willingness to conduct field missions to intervention areas in target districts of the programme in KP
• Willingness to continue to learn, improve technical skills, understanding, professional worth as required by the project and corresponding professional development measures agreed with management