Vacancy at Yayasan KNCV Indonesia : Head of Technical Services

Yayasan KNCV Indonesia is a newly established non-profit organisation that aims to be a strong local and self-sustaining organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in Indonesia. Yayasan KNCV Indonesia promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in Indonesia.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the TB epidemic and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

 

Currently Yayasan KNCV Indonesia is looking for a:

Head of Technical Services

Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia

 

The Head of Technical Services is responsible for continuous technical support to the NTP by the Yayasan KNCV Indonesia projects and in external technical coordination. Internally this concerns coordination on technical aspects between the YKI Representative Office in Jakarta and Yayasan KNCV Indonesia Field Offices, (Senior) Technical Officers and KNCV Indonesia. Externally this concerns coordination with the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) in Indonesia and its partners at all levels. The objective is to ensure effective implementation and further development of Indonesia’s strategic plans for TB elimination. 

Together with the YKI Director, the Head of Technical Services is also responsible for the liaising with other technical partner organizations to align strategies and activities between the organizations, ensure documentation and rapid uptake of relevant innovations and promote high quality TB control.

The Head of Technical Services will also lead the project assigned to him/her, playing a strategic role in the management and technical side of the project, to ensure the objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide continuous high quality technical assistance to the NTP at various levels to assure effective implementation of YKI supported work plans.
• Monitor the overall implementation of the YKI supported work plans in operational areas, identify problems, advise YKI staff and counterpart program managers on necessary corrective actions, follow-up on these actions, and prepare brief visit reports on findings and recommendations.
• Preparation of annual work plans and budgets, and assure timely submission to the Director.
• Supervise, monitor and provide TA to activities carried out by YKI (Senior) Technical Officers, Coordinators and assist in problem solving.
• Assist the M&E team in compilation of quarterly/annual progress reports and ensure the quality of content and completeness of the quarterly reports
• Assist in activities that are directly or indirectly related to achievement of the National TB Program objectives, when requested by the NTP Program Manager or other partners
• Participate in regular coordination meetings with the NTP
• In coordinating with the Director, attend relevant provincial, regional, national or international meetings, including YKI project meetings
• Proactively and continuously update own knowledge and skills
• Develop the implementation plan of the project assigned to him/her, considering the strategy to ensure that the planned activities will meet the agreed time lines and objectives.
• Develop regular report on the project progress..
• Together with the financial staff provide monthly analysis of budget absorption and expected results.

Qualifications and Competencies: 

1. Educational Qualification:
• Health Professional preferably with a Master degree in public health, epidemiology or comparable qualification.
2. Skills and Competencies:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in leadership role
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in TB control/program management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in health sector, particularly related to community or vulnerable groups.
• Excellent track record on technical assistance and working with technical partners
• Excellent personal relationships with professional colleagues
• People management skills
• Experience in liaising with government authorities
• Good communication skills
• Proven experience in developing of the community network and advocacy.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in budget setting and management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong eye for detail.
• Proactive approach to service provision and government, as well as the ability to organize partnerships and maintain good relations within internal and external Yayasan KNCV Indonesia.
• Clear interest and experience in non-government development work.
• Proficient at MS Office.
• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Ability to create a supportive working environment amongst all staff.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team and independently.
• Professional, self-motivated and willing to learn.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, schedule and balance workloads in the face of conflicting and uneven demands to meet deadlines.
• Diligent and honest with the ability to work well in a complex environment.
• Willing to travel and support internal/external events as needed. 

 

Yayasan KNCV Indonesia offers a flexible and supportive work environment and strongly encourages developing your skills and abilities to further your career opportunities.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV and application to recruitment.indonesia@kncvtbc..org by 24 January 2018 at the latest

Please ensure to put the post you apply for in the subject line of your e-mail.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.