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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Technical Specialist, Better Health Programme

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Position Description

The Better Health Programme (BHP) Thailand is a 3.5-year programme funded by the UK Government’s Prosperity Fund and aims to reduce non-communicable disease (NCD) burden in Thailand by improving access to safe, quality care using equitable, ethical and sustainable approaches. The programme will accomplish this through the implementation of a set of activities in the following areas: 1) Strategies to Counter NCDs; 2) Education and Training; and 3) Provider Performance Improvement. Under the direction of the Country Technical Lead (CTL), the Technical Specialist will play a key role in planning, coordinating programme activities to ensure effective delivery of the BHP Programme in Thailand.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute significantly to the implementation and monitoring overall technical strategy for Education and Training
• Supports the Education and Training Leads to carry activities and deliver results for continuing professional development initiatives, including document reviews, data analysis and reporting writing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the Thai Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), the Royal Thai Medial Council, the Thailand Nursing Council, etc.
• Collects, compiles and analyzes information relevant to the programme.
• Works with CTL and assists with developing budgets, coordinating consultants, programme materials and information.
• Supports the CTL administratively and technically to produce high quality reports and other programme documents for submission to clients.
• Provides support to programme management such as troubleshooting, updating work plans, coordinating travel arrangement and monitoring program activities.
• Work closely with the BHP team to ensure activities are implemented according to the programme terms of reference.
• Coordinates engagements with government and other stakeholders, including making necessary logistical and programmatic preparations and documenting engagement outcomes.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and summary reports and document lessons learned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have at least five years of relevant experience in the health sector in Thailand.
• At least a master’s degree or its international equivalent in international development, medicine, public health, communications or related field.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency or private organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with others.
• Strong organizational and programme management skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality programme reports and other programme-related materials.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Fluent in written and oral Thai.

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