Inter Aide
Inter Aide is a non-governmental organization founded in 1980, specialised in the implementation of development programmes, in response to the essential needs expressed by the most vulnerable populations. It has been implementing programmes around Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Agriculture and Community Health in the Central and Southern regions of Malawi.
Inter Aide launched the rural water point maintenance programme in 2008, and then scaled up to 15 districts in the Central and Southern regions. The programme aims at increasing the population who have access to safe water by developing professional maintenance services for rural water supply facilities. Two maintenance programmes are currently carried out; the Southern Region Programme covering the districts of Balaka, Thyolo, Machinga and Phalombe, and the Central Region Programme covering the districts of Mangochi, Ntcheu and Nkhotakota, with cross-cutting actions and a joint coordination from Lilongwe.
Our community health program aims to improve the health of children and women in the target area, by combating the major health risks linked to maternal and/or reproductive health, etc. and major communicable diseases. The programme focuses on raising awareness of rural communities in preventive practices and supporting local public health services to improve access and quality of care.
Therefore, Inter Aide is looking to fill the following three vacant positions under the two programs.
TECHNICAL ADVISOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Purpose of the position
Overall coordination, monitoring-evaluation, team capacity building and local representation of Inter Aide’s Community Health program supported by the Area Manager based at head office.
The main tasks will be:
- ensuring the coherence and relevance of the strategy and activities defined in response to the needs identified;
- the practical implementation of these activities (including the drafting of manuals and the development of appropriate tools) and their supervision;
- developing and implementing a reliable and relevant monitoring and evaluation system, including ad hoc surveys (development of protocols, implementation and analysis) to assess the impact of the programme;
- developing collaboration with the authorities (particularly the health services) and other local players, mainly at district level;
- supervising, evaluating and strengthening the local team: coordinator, supervisors, field workers, logistician, guards, etc;
- supporting the deputy programme manager and building the capacity of the program and support teams;
- the logistical coordination and sound management of the programme’s financial and material resources (in compliance with the procedures in place and by participating in the internal audit system);
- financial and operational reporting to the Area Manager and the Administrative and Finance Manager based at headquarters (monthly accounts and regular activity reports).
Profile required
- Medical or paramedical training, a Master’s degree in Public Health or Health Economics or, alternatively, practical experience of public health or community action.
- Experience in project coordination/management and monitoring/evaluation in the field of health.
- At least five years of previous experience in programme management in developing countries.
- Fluency in English (fluency in French is an added advantage).
- Strong teaching, training and facilitation skills.
- Capacity to work with institutions (good interpersonal skills, ability to listen, diplomacy).
- Able to work independently and have a keen interest in the field.
QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
How to apply
Candidates meeting the required qualification and experience should send their CV (3 pages max.), cover letter and names of 3 traceable referees in PDF file.
Applications must be accepted on/ before 30th August 2025.
Applications are accepted only by email to recruitment.pm.mwi@interaide.org with the position you are applying for in the subject line.