Senior Project Advisor - Malaria Elimination, Zanzibar

About the role

PSI is seeking a Senior Project Advisor for an anticipated 3-year Malaria Elimination project based in Zanzibar. The postholder is accountable for decentralized malaria surveillance and response and for District Empowerment, covering the technical, operational and financial aspects of District Health operations. The role coordinates closely with government partners at National and District levels, the project team and implementing partners, and leads reporting to donors, partners and stakeholders. It works in line with the Zanzibar Malaria Strategic Plan and the priorities of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and knowledge management of the project, ensuring activities are technically sound, responsive to local context and resource-efficient, and represent the project internally and externally
• Liaise with government staff at National and District levels and with partners such as the Zanzibar Public Health Emergency Operations Center to support coordinated, decentralized surveillance and response
• Coordinate with the project team, ensure timely implementation and reporting, and keep grant operations and sub-grantee management compliant with PSI and donor regulations
• Build relationships with key stakeholders including the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program, the Ministry of Health and multisectoral actors, and manage strategic engagement with WHO and the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Committee
• Serve as a key liaison with the Gates Foundation and other donors interested in PMC
• Support the institutionalization of the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Technical Working Group and help streamline roles and responsibilities at National and District levels
• Interpret routine data, guide programmatic adaptations, and lead project reporting to government, donors and partners
• Present project milestones and achievements in written reports and oral presentations, nationally and internationally

Required profile

• Master's degree (MSc, MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA, MHS, MHE or equivalent)
• At least 8 years' experience supporting District Health systems, preferably with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar or the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program
• At least 5 years' experience with District Health operations, preferably optimizing and streamlining resources and procedures
• Fluency in English and professional working competency in Swahili
• Change management experience preferred

Required skills

• Diplomatic skills and ability to work with government officials, donors and partners at high levels
• Ability to build consensus, develop strategy and turn it into action
• Strategic thinking and planning, with ability to oversee execution of workplans
• Strong leadership and cross-cultural teamwork
• Use of programmatic data for decision-making is a plus