Our Team: Culture

Join our movement to work toward a world where all children born with clubfoot realize their rights to quality treatment. We are in it to end it! Our global team is made up of health professionals, social entrepreneurs, project managers, data nerds, innovators, and activists. In accordance with our values, we strive to create a collaborative, collegial, and respectful environment to ensure all staff feel valued, included, and appreciated. In all facets of our work, we celebrate creative thinking and problem-solving.

Summary

The technical team at MiracleFeet champions the adoption of effective Ponseti clinical practice to health care providers, country partners and on the international stage. The team focuses on three core areas of programs: 1) clinical excellence; 2) workforce development; and 3) knowledge building and learning. The Technical Program Officer (TPO) will support and coordinate initiatives related to improving clinical quality and promote the adoption of clinical best practices across MiracleFeet’s programs through a range of project management, technical, and administrative tasks. Specifically, the TPO will support the Technical Director in implementing strategic initiatives in workforce development, including pre-service, in-service training and mentoring; the sharing and implementation of best practices in clubfoot treatment to improve service delivery for all MiracleFeet programs; and the prioritization and oversight of any medical or clinical research projects or case studies. Where applicants bring significant additional experience in management, they may be considered for a more senior role within the Technical team.This position reports to the Technical Director and works closely with all members of the programs team.

This is a full-time, remote position, based in one of countries within the Asia region where MiracleFeet is working.

Essential Functions

Clinical Excellence

Maintain strong relationships with Programs Staff and global program partners, identifying needs for technical assistance and developing plans for culturally and clinically sound interventions.
Provide technical assistance to MiracleFeet’s monitoring and program planning cycles, including monthly, quarterly and annual clinical quality analysis of clinical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and subsequent development of appropriate work plan recommendations.
Develop and implement targeted campaigns and approaches to address clinical quality concerns at a global, regional and country level.
Liaise with MiracleFeet’s Medical Advisory Board to consider clinical changes, decisions or strategies that affect treatment.
Participate in data system strengthening activities to continuously improve the quality of the clinical data used in program monitoring.
Workforce Development

Develop and maintain an inventory of evidence-based training materials, standards, and curricula needed to meet the technical/clinical needs of programs.
Take responsibility for the quality, cadence and effectiveness of Ponseti training and ongoing clinical mentorship in partner clubfoot programs.
Lead logistical organization for regional trainings
Act as lead trainer and clinical mentor in regional or specific country-level trainings or during partner visits.
Assist in developing and reviewing technical documents and reports through writing, editing, proofreading, and data analysis.
Provide project management and technical inputs for research projects or case studies that MiracleFeet might undertake alone or as part of other networks/consortiums
Ensure that implementation of technical projects and technical assistance functions smoothly and efficiently, and that appropriate coordination occurs between MiracleFeet and relevant partners (including financial management, developing contracts and arranging payment of consultants, procurement of training supplies, liaising with vendors, etc.),
Knowledge Building and Learning

Support the preparation, review, editing, and dissemination of project-related reports and documents, including subcontract scopes of work, country strategies, progress updates, curricula, and other documents and reports.
Represent MiracleFeet externally, giving technical presentations and project status updates.
Nurture relationships with key technical partnerships and alliances and support the growth the organization’s network of strategic partners.
Share insights and promote continuous learning within the organization through sharing of project learning and results with appropriate teams or our in-country partners.
Document successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation of workforce development and service delivery and provide inputs in these areas for program for both internal and external audiences, including donors, and implementing partners
Identify opportunities to share MiracleFeet’s programmatic activities at conferences and support the preparation and submission of abstracts and presentations
Ensure that necessary staff, partners, and stakeholders are included in sharing of information and knowledge and that the flow of information is multi-directional.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

Trained and skilled in the Ponseti method of clubfoot correction, with at least 2 years (and 20+ patients) clinical experience using this method to correct clubfoot in infants. Please mention where you learned and practiced the Ponseti Method in your application letter.
Clinical degree in medicine or a rehabilitation profession. Advanced degree preferred.
Must be able to read, write, speak and train fluently in English. Knowledge of an additional language an advantage.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing/implementing public health or international development projects.
Ability to travel internationally as needed, at least 4-6 times a year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent project management skills
Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills in English
Excels at operating in a fast paced, collaborative environment
Politically-savvy and culturally competent: skilled in diplomacy and relationship-building, sensitive to cultural norms and expectations
Flexible to the needs of the organization and the challenges often faced when working in low- and middle-income countries
Able to organize one’s time and work autonomously
Proactive, creative, and takes initiative
Attention to detail

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