Senior Technical Advisor , Kigali, Rwanda– Job Ref. RW/JHPIEGO/2006/2543

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Overview

Reporting to the RISE Chief of Party/ Country Director, the Senior Technical Advisor will serve as the lead technical expert for the RISE Marburg Project, which focuses on strengthening national and subnational capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. This role entails providing strategic technical leadership and oversight in key areas such as Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), disease surveillance, case management of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) and other Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs), as well as broader epidemic preparedness and response efforts. The Senior Director will guide and coordinate the efforts of multidisciplinary teams, including those responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation. The position requires strong collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, donors, and other stakeholders involved in Global Health Security (GHS).

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Coordination

  •  Provide overall technical leadership in the design and implementation of IPC, VHF case management, surveillance, and epidemic preparedness and response interventions.
  •  Lead the development and adaptation of technical strategies, tools, and protocols in alignment with national standards.
  •  Coordinate technical input from subject matter experts to ensure an integrated, high-impact program approach.
  •  Lead technical support to national and subnational in outbreak preparedness, risk assessments, simulation exercises, and rapid response planning.

Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) & IPC

  •  Oversee technical guidance for safe and effective case management of VHFs.
  •  Provide leadership in the implementation and scale-up of IPC programs at health facility and community levels.
  •  Ensure readiness for VHF outbreaks through technical training, stockpiling, referral systems, and workforce readiness.

Surveillance and Data Systems

  •  Provide technical oversight on strengthening integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR), event-based surveillance (EBS), and community-based surveillance.
  •  Guide the integration of real-time data platforms and ensure data use for decision-making.

Monitoring and Evaluation

  •  Supervise the M&E team to ensure data quality, effective monitoring, and evidence-based reporting.
  •  Ensure that project data informs program adaptation and continuous quality improvement.

Team Leadership and Management

  •  Lead and manage a diverse technical team, ensuring collaboration, mentorship, and high performance.
  •  Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and accountability across the project technical teams.
  •  Represent the project in technical working groups and coordination forums with the Ministry of Health, WHO, CDC, and other GHS partners.
  •  Build strong partnerships with implementing partners, and regional health bodies.
  •  Contribute to advocacy efforts for sustainable epidemic preparedness and resilient health systems.

Required Qualifications

  •  Medical degree (MD, MBBS) with Master’s in Public Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, or related field.
  •  A minimum of 9 -10 years of progressive experience in global health security, outbreak response, or related technical areas.
  •  Proven records of expertise in IPC, VHF outbreak preparedness and rapid response and case management (Marburg, Ebola, COVID-19 etc.),
  •  Experience with disease surveillance systems (IDSR, EBS, CBS) and emergency preparedness and response planning.
  •  Proven experience managing technical and M&E team in complex projects.
  •  Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
  •  Familiarity with donor-funded projects, particularly USAID, CDC, or other bilateral and multilateral donors.
  •  Experience working in resource-limited settings or emergency contexts

Preferred Attributes

  •  Experience supporting MOH-led emergency operations centers (EOC) or public health emergency response.
  •  Fluency in English required ; proficiency in French or a local language is a plus.

NB: Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. This means we may proceed with interviews and make hiring decisions before the stated application deadline. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure full consideration

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