Senior Adviser for Health

Job Description

Senior Adviser for Health

Seeking technical expertise in Health to expand our Global Development Practice

London based, permanent role with flexible work arrangements available

Values-driven, global organisation specialising in the international development sector

About UsAbt Associates a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries.Abt Britain is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy and has been awarded contracts exceeding GBP 32 million in the past 12 months alone, delivering projects across sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, South Asia, and South America. We aim to build a market leadership position in the UK, deepening relationships with the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office as well as pursuing development and social impact projects for a diverse range of government, foundations, private and multilateral clients. We are expanding our Global Development Practice with investment in key technical roles across Governance, Health, Economic Growth and Climate, to provide deep technical expertise across projects and proposals for various donors globally.The OpportunityThe Senior Adviser for Health will work closely with the Abt Britain Managing Director, the Global Health Lead and Head of Technical Delivery and Growth Strategy, with responsibilities for:

Strategy: Develop strategy for Abt Britain that informs and leads to a pipeline of business opportunities for expanding the health portfolio in UK/European markets.

Growth: Work closely with business development teams to provide technical excellence for bids to grow Abt Britains portfolio of health projects

Technical delivery and Quality: Establish, manage, and lead the Abt Britain multi-disciplinary health team and oversee implementation of existing and new health portfolio projects and ensuring quality of execution.

Thought leadership: Network globally with health institutions and expert groups and provide thought leadership in priority areas alongside the global health community.

This is a lead technical position preferably based in London, which requires an individual who will work with Abt Associates multi-disciplinary expertise around the globe, in areas such as programme design, appraisal, implementation and evaluation. The post-holder will establish and lead the health team for Abt Britain to further develop the portfolio of existing and new health projects; as well as establish and maintain strong networks with key stakeholders (donors, governments, civil society, academia, private sector) and represent Abt Associates in external forums on health-related issues.About You We are seeking an individual for this strategic position who will bring:

Masters in Public Health or equivalent

Substantial experience working on public health priorities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, and use epidemiology principles and techniques to measure and monitor health and its determinants

Experience as Chief of Party/Team Leader on medium or large-scale multi-year projects with exemplary record of delivering results, including effective representation and donor liaison

Long track record of programme delivery, including managing teams and budgets, in health and experience in a senior management position, for example overseeing a practice area in a consulting company

Proven leadership and staff management capabilities within a small team

A range of networks across the UK, Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and South Asia (donors, delivery partners, governments and other national and international actors)

Ability and willingness for international travel with UK working rights

Further Information & How to ApplyRefer to the View Position Description link to view full details and key requirements for this opportunity: Please submit your application online via the Careers Page of the Abt Associates website, including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Closing Date: Monday 22 February 2021 - midnight (AEST)Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, gender and racial equity and disability inclusion; we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website.