Technical Advisors The Carter Center
Technical Advisor Positions, The Carter Center support to the Southern Sudan Guinea Worm Eradication Program Technical Advisors (TAS) provide technical and managerial support (on behalf of The Carter Center) to the Ministry of Health, Government of Southern Sudan, Guinea Worm Eradication Program (SSGWEP) within a specific coverage area (county or district). Technical advisors are responsible for the implementation and oversight of all interventions to stop guinea worm transmission within their given program coverage area. Primary responsibilities are:
1.) Manage 3-10 field-level staff to implement interventions to stop guinea worm transmission. Field staff management includes training, planning, and direct field-level supervision. 80% of technical advisors’ time is spent with field staff in villages working in a supportive / supervisory capacity. Field staff responsibilities, which technical advisors supervise, include:
a. Maintenance and supervision of volunteer-based surveillance system including
i. Daily village volunteer and weekly area supervisor village visits
ii. Community mobilization for intervention implementation / health education
iii. Accurate recording of case information in village surveillance books
iv. Hold community meetings for volunteer selection
v. Train volunteer staff
vi. Conduct monthly meetings with volunteer staff
b. Intervention implementation through volunteer network with direct supervision
i. Distribution of cloth and pipe filters
ii. Health education and training on cloth and pipe filter use / care and Guinea Worm transmission / prevention
iii. Village based containment of guinea worm cases: daily treatment, health education, prevention of patients from entering water sources, case detection, and case confirmation
c. Application of chemical larvaecide (Abate), including measurement of water sources and correct summary of information
d. Village level supervisory village visits with a focus on endemic villages based on needs, planning calendars, and program guidelines
e. Oversee monthly summary of village-level case and summary data into carbonized forms for submission to sub-offices to ensure 100% of villages report monthly
f. Collection of geographic coordinates for mapping
g. Maintain positive relationships and share relevant information with community leaders and local authorities.
2.) Oversight of transportation resources (motorcycles and vehicle) and stock (intervention materials, compound supplies) including vehicle maintenance sheets and stock inventories.
3.) Oversight of all technical aspects of GWD eradication, including surveillance, implementation of interventions used to interrupt transmission of GWD, and staff compliance with the SSGWEP operational guidelines.
4.) Development an effective relationship with residents of endemic communities to engage their active participation in the eradication of GWD, including their participation in: 1) keep residents/visitors with the disease from contaminating sources of drinking water, 2) ensure all residents always filter all drinking water, and 3) promptly report any cases of GWD in their community.
5.) Effective communication and coordination with local, county, state, and national authorities regarding the status and needs of the GWEP, particularly advocacy for the provision and or rehabilitation of safe sources of drinking water.
6.) Full time in rural remote field settings, eighty percent of time spent working within villages. Must be willing and able to walk long distances, perform effectively in a rural remote environment with limited access to resources / infrastructure, and to spend a minimum of eighty percent of time outdoors in a hot climate.
7.) Ability to work and make responsible, effective decisions in a challenging environment
TAS are primarily supervised by the Director of the SSGWEP, The Carter Center's Resident Technical Advisor and Resident Deputy Technical Advisor, and more regularly and directly by Regional Senior Technical Advisors of the SSGWEP.
TAS are offered six month-long contracts. Candidates should be prepared to commit serving the SSGWEP for two years.
Other requirements are:
• A Masters Degree in Public Health or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Three years of progressive managerial experience with community -based programs, preferably in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience with the preparation of technical reports, budgets, plans of action, and management of inventories.
• Demonstrated ability to build team work.
• Ability to make sound work judgments under difficult conditions, and become technically sound to be effective with minimal level of attention from supervisors.
• Sound personal and professional conduct, and respect for the work of The Carter Center and the Ministry of Health of Southern Sudan.
• TAs are posted to remote rural areas where disease transmission is endemic, and must be prepared to work and live in such areas, operating out of sub-offices of the SSGWEP.
1.) Manage 3-10 field-level staff to implement interventions to stop guinea worm transmission. Field staff management includes training, planning, and direct field-level supervision. 80% of technical advisors’ time is spent with field staff in villages working in a supportive / supervisory capacity. Field staff responsibilities, which technical advisors supervise, include:
a. Maintenance and supervision of volunteer-based surveillance system including
i. Daily village volunteer and weekly area supervisor village visits
ii. Community mobilization for intervention implementation / health education
iii. Accurate recording of case information in village surveillance books
iv. Hold community meetings for volunteer selection
v. Train volunteer staff
vi. Conduct monthly meetings with volunteer staff
b. Intervention implementation through volunteer network with direct supervision
i. Distribution of cloth and pipe filters
ii. Health education and training on cloth and pipe filter use / care and Guinea Worm transmission / prevention
iii. Village based containment of guinea worm cases: daily treatment, health education, prevention of patients from entering water sources, case detection, and case confirmation
c. Application of chemical larvaecide (Abate), including measurement of water sources and correct summary of information
d. Village level supervisory village visits with a focus on endemic villages based on needs, planning calendars, and program guidelines
e. Oversee monthly summary of village-level case and summary data into carbonized forms for submission to sub-offices to ensure 100% of villages report monthly
f. Collection of geographic coordinates for mapping
g. Maintain positive relationships and share relevant information with community leaders and local authorities.
2.) Oversight of transportation resources (motorcycles and vehicle) and stock (intervention materials, compound supplies) including vehicle maintenance sheets and stock inventories.
3.) Oversight of all technical aspects of GWD eradication, including surveillance, implementation of interventions used to interrupt transmission of GWD, and staff compliance with the SSGWEP operational guidelines.
4.) Development an effective relationship with residents of endemic communities to engage their active participation in the eradication of GWD, including their participation in: 1) keep residents/visitors with the disease from contaminating sources of drinking water, 2) ensure all residents always filter all drinking water, and 3) promptly report any cases of GWD in their community.
5.) Effective communication and coordination with local, county, state, and national authorities regarding the status and needs of the GWEP, particularly advocacy for the provision and or rehabilitation of safe sources of drinking water.
6.) Full time in rural remote field settings, eighty percent of time spent working within villages. Must be willing and able to walk long distances, perform effectively in a rural remote environment with limited access to resources / infrastructure, and to spend a minimum of eighty percent of time outdoors in a hot climate.
7.) Ability to work and make responsible, effective decisions in a challenging environment
TAS are primarily supervised by the Director of the SSGWEP, The Carter Center's Resident Technical Advisor and Resident Deputy Technical Advisor, and more regularly and directly by Regional Senior Technical Advisors of the SSGWEP.
TAS are offered six month-long contracts. Candidates should be prepared to commit serving the SSGWEP for two years.
Other requirements are:
• A Masters Degree in Public Health or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Three years of progressive managerial experience with community -based programs, preferably in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience with the preparation of technical reports, budgets, plans of action, and management of inventories.
• Demonstrated ability to build team work.
• Ability to make sound work judgments under difficult conditions, and become technically sound to be effective with minimal level of attention from supervisors.
• Sound personal and professional conduct, and respect for the work of The Carter Center and the Ministry of Health of Southern Sudan.
• TAs are posted to remote rural areas where disease transmission is endemic, and must be prepared to work and live in such areas, operating out of sub-offices of the SSGWEP.
How to apply
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to jobs@cartercenter-ssudan.com Subject line must include: Application Technical Advisor Position. All documents must be in Microsoft word (.doc) or PDF format. Materials in other formats or applications without required materials will not be considered. In the body of the e-mail, please indicate where you saw the job posting.
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