Chemonics International, an international development consulting organization that has been operating since 1975 in more than 150 countries around the world, seeks an experienced Malaria in Pregnancy Advisor for USAID’s anticipated activity in Cameroon through the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). This activity aims to advance the goals of PMI Cameroon and the Cameroon National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), which are to reduce transmission, disease and deaths to accelerate malaria elimination in Cameroon.
Chemonics is looking for a potential Malaria in Pregnancy Advisor who will provide technical and programmatic oversight for prevention and treatment services amongst pregnant women. Experience in Cameroon is required and proficiency in English and French is highly desired for this position. We are looking for people who have the passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for the implementation of program activities that address service delivery gaps in malaria in pregnancy at the national and sub-national level including linkages between community and facility
• Promote WHO’s recommendations on treatment and intermittent prevention of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) uptake to ensure high coverage
• Support scale up of intermittent prevention of malaria in infants (IPTi) where feasible
• Strengthen collaboration between the MNCH department and malaria program to ensure integration and scale up of malaria prevention and treatment services during pregnancy.
• Pro-actively participate and contribute to malaria in pregnancy technical working groups, including development/revision of national guidelines and strategies.
• Provide technical assistance to the NMCP and local partners to strengthen MiP systems local capacity and service delivery.
• Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members and program team members to Identify clinical training needs and support design and implementation of trainings.
• Participate in annual work planning and preparation of technical donor reports
• Maintain excellent working relationships with in-country stakeholders.
   

Qualifications for Malaria n Pregnancy Advisor (IPTp and IPTi):

• Advanced degree in medicine, an MPH is desired in addition to a medical degree
• Candidate must be a citizen of Cameroon with work experience in the country
• At least 8 years of experience in health service delivery, including at least five years of experience leading/supporting malaria in pregnancy services
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners on collaborative projects.
• Experience with USAID and/or other donors preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English and French desired
• Ability to travel extensively in Cameroon.