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The PMI Advisor provides specialized, senior-level technical expertise for all aspects related to malaria as well as leadership, guidance and overall direction on the development and execution of the ... The PMI Advisor provides specialized, senior-level technical expertise for all aspects related to malaria as well as leadership, guidance and overall direction on the development and execution of the PMI in Madagascar, in collaboration with CDC Malaria Advisor and other PMI team members. S/he provides technical and programmatic guidance to Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health/National Malaria Control Program and other stakeholders to strengthen implementation of malaria prevention, control and elimination efforts. The PMI Resident Advisor liaises with PMI backstops at USAID/Washington, CDC, and with USAID personnel working on activities related to malaria control within other health areas. The PMI Advisor exercises extensive independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, in representing the USG in critical technical and policy forums, in resolving problems, and in taking steps necessary to meet deadlines. The PMI Advisor also represents USAID in official discussions, forums, and technical bodies. The PMI Advisor fulfills a range of supervisory and oversight responsibilities including program management and implementation, budget management, analytical, evaluative, and administrative duties of broad scope. S/he is responsible for the overall management of the PMI budget, including annual budget planning and reporting and tracking mission and field support funds. S/he approves policy documents, directly manages contracts and grants. Program management duties include technical leadership, development of programmatic planning documents and work plans, effective and efficient oversight and monitoring to ensure that program performance objectives and results are achieved in accordance with work plans and formal agreements. The PMI Malaria Advisor is responsible for fostering coordination and requires continuing/regular contact between USAID Health, Population and Nutrition (HPN), implementing partners, Government of Madagascar (GOM) institutions and officials, civil society organizations, private and corporate sector partners and donors. S/he is expected to be entrepreneurial, resourceful, and innovative to attract promising initiatives and leverage donor funds to expand the portfolio and achieve positive health impacts. The USAID PMI Malaria Advisor utilizes her/his broad USAID experience and understanding of USAID/Madagascar’s development programs to independently carry out the functions of this position, based on general procedural guidelines and policy direction from the supervisor. S/he must also have expertise in malaria epidemiology, prevention and control, case management, monitoring and evaluation.