USPC/TCN Health Advisor-Burkina Faso

USAID/Burkina Faso is seeking a Health Officer who will support the design, implementation and monitoring of its health programs. Burkina Faso offers the opportunity to address some of the greatest public health challenges of our time. USAID/Burkina Faso manages a dynamic and growing health program that includes activities related to malaria, nutrition, resilience, family planning/reproductive health, maternal & child health and infectious disease, including Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) funding and President's Emergency Plan for HIV/AIDS Response (PEPFAR) funding. The Mission works closely with the Government of Burkina Faso (GoBF), inter-agency partners, other donors, implementers and civil society. USAID/Burkina Faso also works closely with Agency colleagues in Washington, DC and the region, most notably the Sahel Regional Office (SRO) and the West Africa Regional Office (WA). S/he will be responsible for: A. Program Management and Oversight (30%) Monitor the performance of health activities, both as an Agreement or Contract Officer's Representative (AOR or COR) and as the supervisor of other team members directly managing activities as AOR or COR. This will include regular site visits, review of technical reports and regular interaction with implementing partners. Liaise with implementing partners to jointly identify solutions to program implementation challenges. Work closely with USAID colleagues in Accra, Dakar and Washington, DC to jointly manage regional health-related activities. Ensure that partners' activities are aligned with GoBF policies and international best practices. Ensure that USAID's health activities are adequately tailored to the Burkinabe context. Participate in review of annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans and technical reports. Participate in evaluations of health activities and ensure their inclusion in the regional learning agenda for resilience. Prepare updates, briefing papers, reports and press releases as assigned. B. Technical Leadership & Backstopping (20%) Assist in the design of new health-related activities as needed and ensures that new interventions are consistent with Global Health policies and priorities. Strengthen data collection efforts for the Ouagadougou Partnership and the next generation of Family Planning 2020. Advise USAID and Embassy Ouagadougou on complex policy issues related to the implementation of health activities. Provide technical input on GoBF policies, guidelines and strategies. Provide in-depth analysis of project evaluations, performance data and reporting documents. Identify innovative approaches to improving the health of the Burkinabe population and participate in the execution and assessment of these activities. C. Representation & Coordination (30%) Develop/maintain relationships with USAID's SRO in Dakar, WA in Accra and the Global Health Bureau in Washington, D.C. Serve as USAID's health representative by establishing and maintaining contacts with GoBF, other donors, international organizations, implementers and other civil society organizations. Maintain contact with senior management officials in the embassy, other USG agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations and diplomatic missions. Serve as a member of the Burkina Faso Senior Management; attend senior management meetings. Represent USAID and provide technical leadership at inter-agency discussions, such as the Embassy Health Working Group. D. Talent Management (20%) Provide timely, actionable feedback to help staff develop their skills and knowledge. Ensure self and staff members have established individual learning and training plans, including clear performance targets and expectations. Conduct at least semi-annual performance and development conversations and complete annual performance appraisals in accordance with requirements. Involve staff in developing work unit goals, plans and timelines. Allocate work optimally among team members, providing opportunities for them to take on key responsibilities. Identify and provide on-the-job and formal training/developmental opportunities to help team members build skills. Serve as a resource for staff seeking to identify skill development areas and options for learning.