Sunday, October 21, 2012

Abt Associates health consulting assignments in Malawi


Abt Associates, a global leader in research, technical assistance, and program implementation, seeks qualified consultants to contribute towards the 4-year, Lilongwe-based, DFID-funded Technical Assistance (TA) component of the DFID Malawi Health Sector Programme (MHSP). The TA Programme will deliver a package of technical assistance to build the capacity necessary within the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) to fully implement the new five-year Health Sector Strategic Plan. Technical assistance opportunities are contingent upon Programme funding.

Abt Associates is seeking qualified experts to undertake short and medium term consulting assignments in Malawi. Experts should have experience working with public and/or private sectors in the health sector to either advance policy dialogue, build local capacity to undertake sector work and/or provide support for strategic implementation of health sector priorities in one or more of the following technical areas:

Health financing Financial management Health service delivery planning Leadership and management Engaging non-state actors in the delivery of health services Health management information systems and the use of data for decision making Advancing accountability, equity and citizen engagement in service delivery Knowledge management Maternal health Decentralization of health services management

All consultants must have a minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant discipline; an outstanding professional reputation; and strong interpersonal, written English, and oral presentation skills. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Malawi and/or southern Africa. Malawian experts are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be considered for opportunities, please submit your CV to:
MalawiConsulting@abtassoc.com

In the subject line of the email, write the technical area of expertise to which you feel you are able to contribute. Submissions that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements will not be considered. Malawian nationals are encouraged to apply.
How to apply: 
To be considered for opportunities, please submit your CV to:
MalawiConsulting@abtassoc.com

In the subject line of the email, write the technical area of expertise to which you feel you are able to contribute. Submissions that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements will not be considered. Malawian nationals are encouraged to apply.