JOB ADVERTISEMENT FOR A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORAs a federal enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its objective in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ operates in more than 130 countries around the globe. In Malawi, GIZ has been working for more than 50 years. Malawi is a priority for German international cooperation and currently focuses on three priority areas: health and social protection, good financial governance and private sector development in rural areas. In addition to our work on these areas, we also work on food systems and nutrition.A. BACKGROUNDThe Malawi German Health Programme (MGHP) is the technical cooperation programme of the German Development Cooperation, commissioned by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, BMZ, and implemented by GIZ. MGHP provides technical support to the Ministry of Health (MOH), regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and implements interventions in the four target districts of Dedza, Lilongwe, Mchinji and Ntcheu. The current programme phase runs from 01.08.2023 till 31.07.2029. The overall aim of MGHP is to improve the provision of high-quality services for women and young people with and without disabilities in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).The program focuses on 3 outputs (1) SRHR Service Delivery, (2) SRHR management (3) Strengthening the Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM). Output 3 is a multi-donor action, jointly co-financed by the European Union and BMZ under the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on \u201cStrengthening National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) in Africa\u201d. The main objective of output 3 is to strengthen the institutional capacity of PHIM to provide essential public health services. The specific objectives for output 3 include:Specific Objective 1: Establish\/enhance regional and international links and capacity of PHIM with African and European NPHIs for public health research, knowledge and information gathering that drive evidence-based policy advice, public health workforce training, and advocacySpecific Objective 2: Improved delivery of the Core public health functions by PHIMSpecific Objective 3: More effective use of digital health data by PHIMThe multi-donor action will support PHIM in strengthening regional and bilateral collaborations among NPHIs, particularly with European NPHIs, to develop and promote evidence-driven policy and practice, and advance knowledge transfer. It focuses on organizational development, supporting PHIM in becoming a semi-autonomous entity and enhancing its resource mobilization. The project blends capacity-building on various research processes and translation of evidence to inform policy with particular focus on SRHR, while supporting PHIM to incorporate gender perspectives into evidence generation.Additionally, it aims to enhance digital health expertise and data management skills, while upgrading the surveillance and monitoring system according to a jointly developed Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child Health (RMNCH) framework and improving digital health infrastructure. These efforts are intended to strengthen PHIM\u2019s role, resources and capacities to transform research and policymaking, thereby reinforcing an equitable public health system in Malawi.As part of this multi-donor action GIZ is recruiting a Public Health Advisor to be seconded to the Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM) within output 3 of MGHP.B. RESPONSIBILITIESThe public health advisor will have the following core responsibilities:Project management and coordination overseeing institutional strengthening, research and policy advice related project activitiesSupport in strengthening PHIMs institutional leadership, partnership management and positioningSupport PHIM in regional exchange and collaborationsProvide strategic technical advice and align activities with stakeholder prioritiesSupport clarifying and defining roles and responsibilities between PHIM and MOHSupport enhancing PHIMs coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders such as academic institutions and other donorsSupport contracting and implementing maturity assessmentsEnsure smooth collaboration and coordination with other NPHIs part of the TEl Strengthening NPHIs in Africa and project stakeholders such as EU, GIZ, PHIM, MOH and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)In this context, the position holder performs the following tasks in close collaboration with PHIM and GIZ Technical Advisors:C. TASKSTechnical adviceProject management and coordination of the TEl activities in PHIM \u2013 acting as a focal point for the projectProvide technical and strategic advice to PHIM and partners, ensuring alignment with stakeholder prioritiesIdentify needs and\u00a0develop\u00a0detailed\u00a0project implementation plans and measures to strengthen PHIMFacilitate and document strategic dialogues, workshops and events with relevant stakeholdersOrganise and facilitate strategic, high-level workshops and meetingsDevelop and\u00a0revise strategic\u00a0papers, assessments,\u00a0presentations and other materials, such as communication and visibility materials as neededSupport in development of consultancy and\u00a0grant\u00a0agreement contracts and ensure their day-to-day managementOversee contractors work especially around designing and implementing capacity building on research methodologies and policy advicePlanning, support and coordinationCoordinate closely with other donors and\u00a0partners\u00a0supporting PHIM, ensuring alignment and joint plans\u00a0where relevantSupport transparent communication, documentation and coordination between PHIM, MOH, GIZ and other key\u00a0stakeholdersEnsure documentation and reporting of project activities to GIZ and EUManage administrative\u00a0processes\u00a0for the project\u00a0implementation (e.g. travel arrangements, procurements and workshop organisation)Develop and input to the project design and contracting of entities for the project implementationOther duties\/additional tasksEnsure adherence to EU communication and visibility guidelines during project implementationPerform other duties and tasks at the request by PHIM or\u00a0GIZ managementD. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCEQualificationsMaster\u2019s Degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Health Research and Evaluation, Business Administration or other related fieldProfessional experience8-10 years professional experience in strategic support, project management, research and policy advice or a related role in the health sector5 years professional experience in at least three of the following areas;Project\u00a0management and coordination of various\u00a0stakeholders including donors, academic institutions, MoH and international partnersFacilitating strategic dialogues, organizational transitions and defining collaborations within MoH, PHIM or other partners and stakeholders in the health sector Facilitating, organizing and documenting high level workshops and meetings within the health sector Networking, collaborating and building relationships with national and international academic institutions, research institutes and donorsPlanning and conducting research, translation of evidence into policy briefs especially in the area of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights or Reproductive Maternal\u00a0Newborn and Child HealthTechnical CompetenciesStrong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoringProficiency in documentation and development of strategic papersExcellent organizational and facilitation skills for workshops and meetingsStrong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholdersAbility to provide strategic advice and align activities with stakeholder prioritiesAdditional CompetenciesStrong team player with the ability to work independentlyFamiliarity with gender-transformative approaches in health programsUnderstanding of the health sector strategies, policies and frameworksProficiency in using standard office software (MS Office) and relevant project management toolsAbility to work in a multi-cultural environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyWillingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performedStrong English and Chichewa language skillsIt is expected that the period of employment will run from 01.08.2025 until 30.04.2029.E. HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates meeting the above requirements must submit the following:Electronic one-paged cover letterElectronic detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)Copies of CertificatesThe above documents should be sent to\u00a0giz-malawi-hr@giz.de\u00a0and the following reference code of the call for application is strictly to be indicated in the subject line of the applicant\u2019s email: GIZ\/ MGHP\/038\/Name of applicant.All applications should be addressed to:The Head of HR
\nGIZ Malawi
\nP.O. Box 31131
\nLILONGWE 3.The deadline for receiving applications is 23rd June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted.GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.<\/p>\n
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