Tenders Are Invited For Technical Assistant Neglected Tropical Diseases

Tenders Are Invited For Angola Technical Assistant Neglected Tropical Diseases Angola The Mentor Initiative Mentor Is A Not For Profit Charitable Non Governmental Organisation Devoted To Reducing Death And Suffering From Malaria In Humanitarian Crises The Mentor Initiative Is Currently Providing Ongoing Emergency Support To The Most Vulnerable Communities In Liberia Angola Kenya Somalia The Central African Republic South Sudan And Chad The Mentor Initiative Has Been Present In Angola Since 2002 Working Alongside The National Malaria Control Program To Reduce The Burden Of The Disease In Zaire Huambo And Uige Provinces Since 2011 The Country Program Has Been Managing 3 Large Public Sector Malaria Case Management Programs Mainly Oriented Towards Capacity Building 1 Private Sector Program Introducing Artemisinin Based Combination Therapies Acts And Rapid Diagnostic Tests Rdts In Private Pharmacies And In 2013 A New Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Program Was Launched All Five Programs Are 5 Year Programs The Mentor Initiative Is Managing A Critical New Programme Targeting Neglected Tropical Diseases Ntds In Angola Focused On Mass Drug Distribution Clinical Training And And Local Capacity Building The Project Is Targeting Large Populations In Areas With High Prevalence Of Schistosomiasis And Soil Transmitted Helmits The Ntd Programme Is Implemented In 7 Provinces Of Angola Uige Huambo Zaire Kwanza Sul Cuando Cubango Bie And Bengo And Integrates A Strong Technical Assistance Component Within The Ministry Of Health The Technical Assistance Role Will Support National Ntd Program In The Planning And Implementation Of Ntd Control Activities Across The Country Supporting Routine Tasks As Drug Requests Reports And Annual Planning The Ta Will Also Support The Development Of Training Curriculum And Guidance For Meetings As Well As Support The Integration Of Key Mda Data Into The Angolan Health Information System The Ta Will Be Based In Luanda And Will Travel To The Implementation Provinces When Necessary Requirements Masters In Public Health Or A Master Of Science With Professional Experience In Public Health 5 Years Relevant Professional Experience With A Minimum Of 3 Years Providing Technical Assistance To National Programs Experience With Ngos In Africa Preferred Experience In Angola Highly Preferred Experience In Report Writing In English Making Presentations Conducting Trainings And Managing Teams Excellent Diplomatic Skill And Tact Extensive Donor And Partner Liaison Will Be Required Experience Conducting Community Health Campaigns Including Educational Campaigns Fluency In English Strong Portuguese Necessary How To Apply Recruitment Mentor Initiative Net And Send Us Your Cv And A Letter Of Motivation

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