ICAP at Columbia University seeks a Project Director (PD) to lead a program to improve healthcare management and administration (HMA) in Mozambique.
Duties
- Work with technical and programmatic leads to ensure effective implementation and coordination of program activities and monitor progress toward the achievement of the program goals and objectives
- Harness human, material, and financial resources appropriate for the program
- Work with finance and program staff to develop and track program budgets
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of program activities and results to USAID
- Present progress, achievements, and lessons learned to key stakeholders, including funder, government, and other implementing partners
- Supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts with program goals
- Lead the annual work planning process
- Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and synthesis of interventions
- Assure the quality of technical interventions at national and provincial level
- Assure the sustainability of interventions, particularly in the area of capacity building
- Advise regional/provincial counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant technical advisory groups with counterparts and partner institutions
- Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control
- Represent the program in all matters pertaining to the execution of program-related activities before the Mozambican Government, USAID, and other partners, including interactions with the most senior levels representatives of these institutions
- Cultivate relationships with the Ministry of Public Health at all levels and across various departments
- Cultivate strategic relationships and alliances with the other USG partners and funders, including private sector partnerships
- Serve as the primary advocate for the program with the Mozambican Government and other national/international partners
- Increase the visibility of the program through representation at high-level visits with USAID, PEPFAR, and the Ministry of Health
- Prepare briefing documents on the program at the request of USAID and/or the Ministry of Health
Requisites
- A Master’s Degree or higher in healthcare management, health sector management, health systems administration, hospital management or related subject area
- A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated international credibility in the field of HMA and HMA education
- At least 5 years of senior level management experience in designing, implementing and managing project in and/or for developing countries related to the health and/or education sector
- At least 5 years of experience living or working in a developing country
- Demonstrated experience managing USAID or other donor-financed projects
- Strong familiarity and command of USAID regulations and compliance
- Fluent English/Portuguese oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in both English and Portuguese
- Previous experience in Mozambique or sub-Saharan Africa is preferred
Notes
Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “Project Director” to the address available on the right side of this page.