Clinical Medical Advisor/Conseiller Médical et Clinique

Overview

Organization Summary

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our staff of nearly 6,000 works in more than 75 countries—tackling hundreds of projects each year to address complex social and scientific challenges on behalf of governments, businesses, foundations, universities, and other clients and partners. Through independent research and science-based programs, we are making positive impacts on people and communities around the world. Our diverse team embraces challenges in an inclusive atmosphere that values work-life balance and creates global opportunities for career development. If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow, join our team and discover the RTI Difference.

Division Summary

The Global Health Division (GHD) implements broad-based programs in health systems strengthening, infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases, and non-communicable diseases. We address a range of public health problems to reduce disparities, lower disease burdens, and build locally owned, sustainable health programs in lower- and middle-income countries. GHD has a staff of over 400 and works in over 25 countries.

Project Summary

USAID/Guinea has recently awarded RTI a $73 million USD, five-year Cooperative Agreement to strengthen local health systems in targeted geographic areas so that Guineas can access a higher quality of health care in their communities and local public health facilities. The project will contribute to sustainable improvements in the health status of target populations in 3 regions of Guinea, along with 5 Conakry communes.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Improve the quality of disease prevention and care and treatment at the level of health and community facilities (training, supervision, compliance with guides and algorithms, routine activities, etc.)
• Support the training of Health Agents, Community Health Workers and Community Relays
• Support post-training follow-up and formative supervisions.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to health providers on site.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the integrated package of services at the level of health structures and at the community level.
• Participate in the health facilities staff meetings during supervision visits.
• Reinforce the availability of drugs and health commodities essential for the care and treatment of the diseases of the integrated packages.
• Provide leadership in creating demand for care services.
• Support the health facilities, with a specific focus on hospitals, CMCs and CSAs, in the timeliness, completeness, review, analysis and use of data to improve decision-making and implementation of activities.
• Participate in supervisions supported by the project in collaboration with the district management teams and the regional project team.
• Support the Regional Coordinator in the development, implementation and monitoring of the regional integrated PAO of the project to achieve the expected results.
• Support the Regional Coordinator in the development of project documents (presentation, quarterly report, specific activity report, etc.)
• Perform other project duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree of general practitioner, pediatrician, infectiologist or equivalent diploma, midwife ,a specialist diploma will be an asset.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in clinical medical practice and 2 years of experience in the implementation of malaria control programs and SRMNIA
• Good knowledge of Guinea’s health system
• Experience in capacity building at individual and organizational levels
• Skills in at least two of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, training, performance and quality improvement.
• Proven experience in supporting districts and regions in the field of diseases control.
• In-depth knowledge of common office software
• Excellent writing, oral communication and negotiation skills in French. Knowledge of English desired
• Experience in USAID-funded health projects desired

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