Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health Program Officer - Global Fund TB/HIV/RSSH Grant

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

ROLE PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Program Officer for Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health. This position is for an initial one-year term, with the potential for extension up to three years under a grant funded by the Global Fund in Liberia. The RSSH Program Officer, based in Monrovia is responsible for providing technical and operational support to the implementation of the RSSH component of the Global Fund TB/HIV project in the country. The RSSH Program Officer will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party TB/HIV, Deputy Director Procurement and Supply Management, TB/HIV/RSSH Specialist, Ministry of Health Departments and other ancillary entities to support the strengthening of governance, management and systems, making sure that the RSSH interventions are aligned with the approved grant objects.

The Project is led by Plan International Liberia, the Principal Recipient (PR) for the HIV and TB grant under the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) to support National Aids Control Program response to AIDS epidemic and National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program (NLTCP) towards TB elimination.

Dimensions of the Role

• This position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the approved RSSH activities within the TB and HIV grant of the Principal Recipient organization. Specifically, the RSSH Program Officer will lead in the technical assistance and guidance on the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the RSSH component of the project.
• Coordinate and facilitate the further development and implementation of the RSSH work plan and budget, ensuring that the activities align with the approved strategy and budget.
• Preparation and submit the RSSH progress reports, work plans and budgets.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor and supervise the implementation of the RSSH activities, identify challenges and bottlenecks, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement and corrective actions.
• Document and disseminate the best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from the RSSH component of the project and contribute to the knowledge management and learning initiatives of the project.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with the Ministry of Health, the National TB and HIV Programs, National Laboratory and other relevant stakeholders, and represent the project and the organization in relevant meetings, workshops, and forums related to RSSH.

Location: Monrovia

Type of Role: Fixed Term

Reports to: TB/HIV/RSSH Program Specialist

Grade: 12

Closing Date: 12th Dec 2023

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