Technical Director, Indonesia Maternal Newborn Health (MNH) Flagship Activity
Abt Associates
- Jakarta
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work closely with other members of the senior management team to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach across all project activities.
- Work with staff to identify and define TA needs of local Indonesian organizations and government counterparts in implementation of innovations designed to reduce Maternal and Neonatal morbidity and mortality.
- Support project staff, consultants and partners to ensure a high-quality transfer of skills and knowledge to Indonesia institutions and communities.
- Proactively identifies Indonesian organizations as potential grantees.
- Manages a team of staff and ensures that those staff members understand their roles, responsibilities and level of accountability for implementation of project activities towards achievement of project results; arranges for training and skill building of team members as required for them to perform optimally in their roles.
- Participate in technical networks, meetings and select technical working groups, as appropriate, to represent the project and ensure collaboration of relevant technical work.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A minimum of a clinical degree in medicine or midwifery, preferably combined with a Master's or Doctorate Degree in Public Health and 8 years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in a senior technical position for a public health and/or international development project, preferably focused on maternal newborn health
- Demonstrated experience in building capacity with the public sector, civil society, and private sector.
- Demonstrated management skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff.
- Experience working in Indonesia in similar health systems and issues.
- Effective written and oral communication, presentation, and representational skills.
- The ability to travel extensively to program locations within Indonesia, as required.
- Fluency in English