PATH est une organisation mondiale à but non lucratif qui se consacre à la réalisation de l’équité en matière de santé. Forte de plus de 40 ans d’expérience dans la création de partenariats multisectoriels et de son expertise dans les domaines de la science, de l’économie, de la technologie, du plaidoyer et de dizaines d’autres spécialités, PATH développe et met en œuvre des solutions innovantes pour relever les défis sanitaires les plus urgents dans le monde.
Tools for Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (TIMCI) est un effort mondial mené par PATH pour accélérer la disponibilité, l’adoption et la mise à l’échelle d’outils permettant d’identifier les maladies graves et de réduire la mortalité chez les enfants de moins de cinq ans. PATH et ses principaux partenaires, l’Institut Tropical et de Santé Publique Suisse (Swiss TPH) et le Centre d’Excellence Africain / Santé de la Mère et de l’Enfant (CEA/SAMEF) de l’Université de Dakar, mettent en œuvre ce projet financé par Unitaid. Les principaux objectifs de TIMCI visent à améliorer la détection des maladies graves chez les enfants de moins de cinq ans en améliorant la capacité des agents de santé à diagnostiquer les maladies graves en les équipant d’oxymètres de pouls (POX) et d’outils électroniques d’aide à la décision. Ce projet à fort impact potentiel a débuté en juillet 2019 au Sénégal.
PATH in Senegal is seeking a Regional Field Supervisor who will be responsible for a day-to-day project management at the 5 pilot districts (Thiès, Tivaouane, Mbour, Thiadiaye, Joal), region and district level engagement, data collection and monitoring implementation sites for PATH-led activities under the TIMCI project. Reporting to TIMCI Senegal project Lead, he/she will work closely work with district officials, research staff and implementation sites to monitor project activities, collect & report program monitoring data and provide supportive supervision as per project need.
Key roles and responsibilities
- Support the Project Lead in tracking the project schedule and work plan including activities, reporting requirements and deliverables in the district.
- Act as a liaison at the district level. Work closely with the region and districts leadership team and other key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and alignment with project goals, activities, and outcomes.
- Assist with development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, establish data collection systems, coordinate with research partners and internal teams for routine project monitoring and performance.
- Serves as observation visit leader and responsible for monitoring and quality of routine project activities – assessment of health facilities, initiation of study in implementation sites, ensure proper conduct of the study, collect site status information, routine progress reporting to project information systems, collect routine/programmatic monitoring data, collect and consolidate data for quarterly/ annual reports, perform source document verification and project documentation as required by PATH in line with the study protocol.
- S/he shall map training requirements and ensure all required training of facility staff is completed and documented in the project health facilities.
- S/he shall conduct data quality audits, spot checks, assessments to ensure fidelity in implementation and assist project team in providing supportive supervision to the facility staff and the field research associates of the partner organization.
- S/he will facilitate data review meetings for data-informed agile programming and adaptive management, work planning and monitor inventory of commodities in the primary care and referral facilities in the geographic areas of focus.
- Work closely with other project team members to suggest timely resolution of site challenges and/or issues
- Support the project lead in building and maintaining relationships with influencers to update policies, create and implement scale-up.
- Assist in mobilizing advocacy efforts to a successful implementation, integration of project activities and learnings into health policies
- Assist in implementing community mobilization activity as per plan.
- Other tasks as required by the Project Lead.
Required Experience
- Nurse (IDE), midwife (SFE) or Senior Health technician (TSS), preferably a graduate in health-related field from a reputed institute.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in coordinating projects at region or district level preferably in health-related research projects.
- Knowledge of health systems, and challenges affecting communities in the Senegalese context, including RMNCH and primary health care. Strong knowledge in IMCI strategy is desirable.
- Proven ability to nurture effective and positive relationships with region and district government officials, health care workers and partners
- Must have problem solving, bridge building, and diplomacy abilities.
- Able to work independently and with a team
- Comfortable managing in a flexible and changing environment, with ability to be ready to adjust plans and direction in response to local feedback and the iterative nature of the project.
- Good communication skills. Comfortable speaking and writing in French and Wolof language. Working knowledge in English in is desirable.
- Demonstrating Competency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Teams)
- Good command of data and quality skills
- Ability to work in the field almost daily. Willingness to travel locally to other project areas to support interventions at district level and represent PATH in regional and district level meetings
- Knowledge in mobile digital health appliances uses and other related technology are desirable
Must have legal authorization to work in Senegal
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Closing date : 26 November 2021.
