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PSI is seeking a Senior Project Advisor for an anticipated 3-year Malaria Elimination
project based in Zanzibar. The Senior Project Advisor will be accountable for decentralized
malaria surveillance and response and for District Empowerment, including technical, operational,
and financial aspects of District Health operations. This position will coordinate closely with
government partners at the National and District levels in Zanzibar, across the project team, and
with implementing partners to achieve project deliverables. The Senior Project Advisor will also lead
reporting to donors, partners, and stakeholders as necessary both nationally and internationally.
The Senior Project Advisor will leverage evidence, best practices, and local context to support strategy
development and achieve project outcomes in alignment with the Zanzibar
Malaria Strategic Plan and priorities of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.
A primary outcome of this activity is decentralized malaria surveillance and response, which requires multi-level
change management and reorientation of the health system. At the District level, District Malaria Surveillance and Response
Teams (DmSRTs) need access to malaria data to understand and use data to inform programmatic decision-making and to coordinate
comprehensive response activities to interrupt malaria transmission in low or very low endemic settings. At the National level,
ZAMEP will shift from primary implementors to providing robust, high-quality, technical support to Districts through supportive supervision
of surveillance activities and foci response, as well as strengthen advocacy for financial resources necessary to achieve elimination and prevent
re-establishment of malaria. There are intervention packages that can capacitate the national and subnational teams to define, prioritize, and solve
operational challenges while also leveraging opportunities for process improvement and building management and leadership skills to support the
decentralization of malaria surveillance and response. To achieve these major operational shifts, both the National and District health
systems and teams will undergo a leadership, management, operational,
technical, and financial assessment to understand the strengths and challenges that may affect decentralization.
Your contributions
Technical leadership and knowledge management of the project – provide technical expertise throughout implementation,
ensuring activities and outputs are technically sound, responsive to local context, and optimize available
resources to achieve project objectives. Actively seek opportunities for synergy and efficiencies
with other donors and implementing partners and prioritize the scale up and sustainability of
project activities, initiatives, and systems. Represent the project at internal and external fora.
Collaboration with Government Stakeholders – liaise with and support the work of government staff at
the National and District levels to promote coordinated, decentralized, and targeted malaria surveillance and response.
Liaise with and support other government partners, such as the Zanzibar Public Health Emergency Operations Center or
other Programs, as needed, to engage the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in malaria elimination activities.
Program Leadership & Management - coordination with project team members, timely implementation
and reporting of activities. Ensure that grant operations and sub-grantee management activities are in full
compliance with PSI and donor regulations and operations.
External Representation – build and maintain strong and collaborative working relationships with key
stakeholders in Malaria Elimination in Zanzibar, including but not limited to the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination
Program, Zanzibar Ministry of Health, and multisectoral actors involved in achieving Malaria Elimination in Zanzibar.
Manage regular engagement with WHO, the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Committee, and other key stakeholders on a
strategic level to ensure the project meets its policy and sustainability objectives and liaise with other project
partners to ensure coordination and implementation of project.
Donor Liaison – serve as a key liaison with the Gates Foundation, as well as other donors interested in PMC.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Technical Advisor will be responsible for designing and implementing strategies to assist the Revolutionary
Government of Zanzibar to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination through decentralized malaria
surveillance and response activities and district empowerment. This will include technical, operational, and
financial aspects of malaria surveillance and response, and critically consider broader district operational
needs as necessary. In addition, the Senior Technical Advisor will support strategic decision making and project
reporting.
In collaboration with the project team and national stakeholders, provide strategic input on issues
related to decentralizing malaria surveillance and response in Zanzibar; including but not limited to,
supporting coordination at the District and National levels, optimizing financial resources, and seeking
opportunities to leverage other sectors and financial resources across the health system.
Collaborate closely with government partners at National and District levels to ensure decentralization of
malaria surveillance and response is achieved.
Coordinate within the project and other health initiatives in Zanzibar to promote decentralization and
identify opportunities to optimize resources with implementing partners.
Support the institutionalization of the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Technical Working Group (ZMETWG).
Support National level government staff to streamline roles and responsibilities pertaining to malaria
surveillance and response, and if needed, other government programs.
Support District level health staff to operationalize data-informed, coordinated, and targeted malaria response.
Liaise with other government agencies, including but not limited to the Zanzibar Public Health Emergency
Operations Center, to achieve project deliverables.
Interpret and use routine data and provide technical guidance for programmatic adaptations to achieve project outcomes.
Support the development or review of strategic national guidance and project documents, as needed.
Lead the development of project reporting, including periodic reporting to the government, donors, and routine
deliverable reviews, in collaboration with the project team.
Present the results of project milestones and achievements in written reports and oral presentations,
nationally and internationally as needed.
What we are looking for?
Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) MSc, MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA, MHS, MHE or equivalent.
At least 8 years’ experience supporting District Health systems, preference for experience
with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar or the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program
At least 5 years’ experience working with District Health operations, preference for experience
optimizing and streamlining resources and procedures
Experience using programmatic data for decision-making a plus
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with government, donors, and implementing partners
Excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to work effectively with government officials, partners,
donors, and stakeholders at high levels and in complex working environments.
Demonstrated ability to establish consensus across many stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability in developing strategy and translating strategy into action.
Change management experience preferred.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills, with emphasis on the ability to operationalize
and oversee the execution of workplans.
Fluency / professional working competency in English and Swahili required.
Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across teams.
Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
Established leadership skills with a proven ability to nurture, develop and deliver through teams.
Ability to work effectively and sensitively cross-culturally, motivating people and teams.
Ability to monitor and assess performance of self, other individuals, and / or organizations to make
improvements or take corrective action.
How to apply:
Application for the position must include:
A cover letter illustrates your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day –time mobile phone number (s)
and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
Application will be considered valid, if sent/received before 1700hrs, Friday, 11th July 2025.
Please note that only short –listed candidates meeting the above requirements
will be contacted. Send you application to recruitment@psi.or.tz in MS Word or PDF file.
Indicate the name of the position on the subject line of your email.
