Sub Regional Coordinator - East and Southern Africa

Under the supervision of the Regional and Country Support Manager at the RBM Secretariat, the Sub-Regional Network Coordinator for East and Southern Africa will coordinate and facilitate support to malaria endemic countries to implement the approved CRSPC work plan including to:

Coordination: 

• Convene, coordinate and facilitate NMCPs and partners to create a vibrant network at sub/regional level, working with core regional partners including through Regional Economic blocks; 

• Support countries on sub-regional and country level to improve access to, absorption and effective use of funds;

• Collaborate with WHO country and regional offices to facilitate countries to develop, review and/or align Malaria Strategic Plans, update gap analysis, Malaria Information Systems, program reviews, strategies, develop Business Plans; 

• Facilitate the CRSPC technical assistance support to countries for resource mobilization activities including the developing of Global Fund funding request proposals; 

• Convene various small and large scale meetings on sub regional level 

• Undertake joint missions as necessary with regional partners such as the Global Fund Fund-Portfolio Managers, the President’s Malaria Initiative with the Malaria Operational Plans and in-country partners to identify  and resolve implementation challenges;

• Facilitate the operationalising of an early warning system which is an integral part of the CRSPC work plan to identifies bottlenecks, and implement a rapid response mechanism to support countries to overcome implementation bottlenecks including enhancing absorptive capacity, addressing emergencies accelerate programme implementation, and; 

• Other supporting functions as appropriate and agreed with the RBM Secretariat.

Strategic Engagement with Sub-Regional Stakeholders:

• Strategically explore opportunities for the RBM Partnership leadership team to engage with key stakeholders at the highest levels within the sub-region countries.

• Foster diplomatic relationships and partnerships with government officials, international organizations, and other relevant bodies to advance malaria control initiatives.

• Exercise strong leadership and diplomatic skills to ensure bottlenecks, challenges, and the needs of National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) managers are effectively addressed and resolved.

• Collaborate with NMCP managers to identify and implement strategic solutions, demonstrating diplomacy and leadership in overcoming obstacles.

• Continuously monitor and identify opportunities at the country level to strengthen malaria control efforts.

• Utilize diplomatic channels to establish connections with local authorities, healthcare providers, and community leaders, fostering a collaborative approach to malaria elimination.

Education 

• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) preferably in Public Health, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration or related fields. 

• A Bachelor degree with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be acceptable in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience 

• Minimum 7 years of experience in coordination and management within the public health sector is required

• Experience of working with International Coordination focusing on Malaria is desirable

• Knowledge of malaria control and or other public health programmes in the East and Southern Africa region is desirable

• Fluency in oral and written English is essential; 

• Working knowledge of French is desired. 

• Knowledge of other UN language/s would be an asset.