Technical Advisor, Human Resources for Health (HRH), Global Health
Location: Washington, DC (hybrid)
Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Project HOPE leads and implements global health programs and responds to humanitarian emergencies to reach the neediest populations at both global and domestic levels. Our primary mission is to place knowledge, skills, and the necessary tools in the hands of local healthcare workers to save lives across the globe.
The Technical Advisor for HRH will contribute to achieving Project HOPEs mission through providing technical leadership and oversight of our global strategy, including the development and implementation of national HRH plans and policies, improving the quality of training as well as increasing the production of health workers, improving the quality of education by instructors in local training institutions, and increasing the retention of trained health workers through a more conducive learning environment for patient care and professional development. While nursing is the top priority, the different cadre to benefit may also include doctors, clinical officers, midwives, community health workers, public health workers, and specialists where indicated. The Advisor will also support the Business Development (BD) team to identify new opportunities for partnerships and funding in order to increase our HRH portfolio. They will also identify opportunities for all PH programs to include a component of HRH and capacity strengthening to improve the delivery of specific health services. These will include reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), infectious diseases such as HIV/TB, response to disease outbreaks and epidemics, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This will include a component of task-shifting such as nurses to deliver care and treatment at a level previously fulfilled by a medical doctor or other health worker. Examples include neonatal intensive care, HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV infection, antiretroviral therapy, emergency surgery including Caesarian sections, mental health, and other specified interventions that improve access of patients to life-saving care and treatment that would otherwise not have been available. The scope of work will also encompass a one-health strategy towards health workforce development to prevent epidemics. The advisor will also need to have strong presentation and teaching skills as a mentor to counterparts in LMICs.
As a member of the Technical Unit, they play a significant leadership role in the development and implementation of global health workforce strengthening strategies including curriculum development in, and collaboration with program staff in the Washington, DC, headquarters (HQ), and country field offices. The Technical Advisor will also play a leading role in the development of partnerships between training institutions in high-income countries and low middle-income countries (LMICs) for transfer of skills, twinning relationships, and south-to-south collaborations.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Support
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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U.S. based salary range starting at $90,000 USD per year. Compensation for the role is dependent on several factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. Project HOPE offers comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 403(b), paid leave, and much more. For more information about our benefits please visit our
For employees working outside of the U.S., compensation and benefits will vary based on location.
Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you for your interest in Project HOPE.
EEO Statement: Project HOPE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran. Project HOPE complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Project HOPE expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Project HOPE employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.
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