Jhpiego seeks a Project Director to provide vision, leadership and direction to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity for an upcoming CDC-funded project in Malawi. The estimated $25 million project aims scale comprehensive HIV prevention interventions in select Malawi districts that have high HIV incidence, prevalence and large gaps in HIV testing. The project will support implementation of VMMC services to sustainably transition to government-led service provision; support scale up of PrEP and PEP implementation to populations at high risk of HIV infection; support implementation of interventions addressing structural barriers for key populations to improve accessibility to HIV services; support implementation of evidence-based HIV and violence prevention interventions focused on adolescents and young people; and support implementation of evidence-based community-based HTS strategies focused on men. The project will operate over a 5-year period.
The Project Director will have the overall responsibility for leadership and management and reporting of project activities. The Project Director will be responsible for making key decisions and solving problems in short time frames while ensuring operational and project quality and integrity. The Project Director will serve as the project’s main point of contact with CDC/PEPFAR on routine and strategic matters. The Project Director will also ensure effective organizational management and communication with host country governments, project partners and key stakeholders at all levels, including international entities.
This position is contingent upon award from CDC. Malawian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities Establish strategic vision and provide leadership to ensure programmatic and financial integrity of the project and to achieve rapid and sustained goals, objectives and targetsEnsure the project is technically sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of Malawi, its people and donorsEnsure compliance with the terms of the awardDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with CDC/PEPFAR, Ministry of Health as well as private sector partners and other key stakeholders in Malawi to maximize use of resources and avoid duplication of effortRepresent Jhpiego and the project’s progress, achievements and lessons learned to donors, other key stakeholders, and through meetings, conferences, and presentationsProvide technical leadership that ensures the quality and sustainability of project interventions Collaborate with project team to build capacity in the health systems strengthening areas of HIV/TB service delivery, strategic information and leadership and governanceLead the work planning process in close collaboration with CDC, Ministry of Health (national, provincial and district levels), key stakeholders, and the project teamOversee the quality, preparation, and timely submission of project reports to donorMentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts to ensure rapid and sustainable results Establish effective management structures and guidance ensuring subcontractors and sub-grantee activities are active contributors to achieving project objectives.Write and/or review project materials and publications Work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgetsOversee the quality, preparation, and timely submission of project reports to donorWork with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff to develop M&E frameworks and effectively track data/resultsDocument successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and results to the project and donor, including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements as requestedAuthor/co-author abstracts, presentations, and articles for journals and conferencesLead strategy and engagement with local implementing partners to build their capacity and to ensure sustainabilityManage technical contributions of potential subgrantees/subcontractors, including defining scopes of workOversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications Required Qualifications Advanced degree in public health or a related field10+ years' experience successfully managing large, multi-partner, multi-year international health sector development projects that have implemented successful activities in HIV in particular VMMC.Experience with HTS, PReP, Key Populations, DREAMS an assetDemonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing project systems and overseeing project start-up and close-outPrevious experience working in Malawi with intimate understanding of local health system and MOH management structuresExperience hiring and supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving project needsExcellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with CDC, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs and CSOsIn-depth knowledge of CDC/PEPFAR regulations, compliance and reporting requirementsExpertise in research to practice—identifying and adapting best practices to specific project contextsExcellent skills in facilitation, team building, coordination and stakeholder management.Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills in English and Chichewa (preferred)Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in regional and national projects and technical staffAbility to travel nationally and internationally
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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