Evidence Action is a nonprofit that seeks to reduce poverty in some of the poorest places in the world by scaling up evidence-based and cost-effective programs. Their programs are rigorously evaluated to ensure maximum impact, and they currently reach over 280 million people annually across 7 countries. They are always looking for dedicated and mission-driven people to help them advance their global impact.
Program and Position Background
Evidence Action is working to increase syphilis screening and treatment among pregnant women in an effort to prevent mother-to-child transmission of syphilis. Without effective and timely treatment, syphilis infections in pregnancy carry a significant risk of stillbirth, neonatal death, and cognitive and physical disability. The organization has launched its maternal syphilis program in Liberia and is now expanding the program to Cameroun.
The Senior Associate will be providing direct support to the Cameroun Country Director on planning and implementation of all Maternal Syphilis program activities. As one of the first positions operating under the newly established Evidence Action office in Cameroun, this position holds particular importance because the Senior Associate will be key to ensuring the foundation of a strong working relationship with the MoH. As such, this position requires strong program management, analytical, and communication skills.
Role reports to: Cameroun Country Director
Candidates must have prior experience working in health issues in developing countries and strong preference will be given to citizens or permanent residents of Cameroun.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in program strategy meetings with key government partners and support implementation of program activities;
- Assist in the development and iteration of training materials, job aids, curriculum, and mentorship and supervision tools for the program as needed;
- Support the Ministry of Health and other key partners to implement a training-of-trainers cascade or an alternative training and supportive supervision strategy which builds the requisite capacity and skills among front-line healthcare providers;
- Communicate regularly with trainers and healthcare facility providers;
- Document implementation successes and challenges and propose recommendations for improving the quality of the program;
- Collaborate with relevant supply chain stakeholders to quantify commodities for program implementation and assist in the mitigation of supply chain challenges;
- Conduct visits to facilities with designated staff from the central, provincial, and/or district MoH and provide real-time coaching and feedback to healthcare providers to strengthen services;
- Assist in regular monitoring and evaluation of program activities;
- Develop reports and presentations for internal and external use;
- Provide ongoing and regular support to program-related units and departments of the MoH (e.g. PMTCT team, Maternal and Child Health team, Lab team, etc.) and other key partners as needed in coordination with the Country Director;
Other tasks, as needed.