South Sudan Country Project Director job vacancy-Zimbabwe 2016
Overview
The Country Project Director is responsible for coordinating and managing all activities for the Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) Program in South Sudan. S/he shall be responsible and accountable for the development, regular update and implementation of the country work plan and budget to ensure attainment of the program goals and objectives in line with the SIAPS mandate and approaches and will contribute to the goals of the local USAID Mission government partners. S/he is the primary liaison between SIAPS and the local USAID Mission, government counterparts, stakeholders, and partners involved with pharmaceutical management activities and/or implementing related programs in the country. The Country Project Director is accountable for the management of the SIAPS country office, provides strategic and technical guidance and works closely with the assigned Arlington-based Portfolio Manager, other SIAPS home office technical and operational staff, and other MSH projects in the country to ensure that MSH/P&HT/SIAPS plans and activities effectively address priority pharmaceutical and commodity management needs of the country. As the lead person for the SIAPS team in the country, he or she supervises staff and ensures the timely and quality delivery of SIAPS products and activities.
Specific Responsibilities
Vision, Technical Strategy and Results (20%)
Develop and manage the Results Framework, Performance Monitoring Plan, Technical Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan, annual project work plans, technical assistance plan and budget for SIAPS technical assistance in the country, in collaboration with Arlington-based Portfolio Manager and Technical Advisors, as per USAID Mission requirements, obligations, MSH technical frameworks, approaches and standards, and Results Management Systems (RMS) guidelines.
Manage the implementation of SIAPS technical activities at the national, district, and facility levels ensuring that all activities are adequately and timely implemented and that they adequately address pharmaceutical and commodity management needs at the different levels of the system to meet the expectations of clients, partners and other stakeholders.
Facilitate the provision of technical assistance to program activities and review of technical reports developed by other team members and/or consultants ensuring the quality of delivered products and that reports/recommendations are appropriately disseminated among partners.
Monitor SIAPS training and on-site capacity building activities, ensuring the development of local institutional and personal capacities needed to maintain adequate pharmaceutical management systems to ensure country ownership and sustainability of interventions.
In collaboration with the Senior Manager and SIAPS Performance and M&E Specialist, ensure implementation of the SIAPS M&E plan.
Maintain close interaction with Senior Manager based in Arlington to ensure adequate support to the country program, completion of work and the achievement of targets in a timely fashion that is within budget. He or she ensures that plan adjustments are made and documented as necessary.
Documentation and Communication (20%)
Maintain all oral and written communications with the local USG team and represent SIAPS in meetings with external partners including the USAID Mission, CDC office, the Ministry of Health, the Global Fund, the Clinton Foundation, MSH projects in country, as well as other partners implementing health activities, and ensure identification and coordination of commodity management priorities in support of national and USAID priorities.
Ensure the development of regular activity updates and their timely submission to the local Mission, and the development of quarterly and annual progress reports and other reports as required to be submitted to SIAPS Program home office in Arlington.
Ensure the timely update of the SIAPS Strategic Monitoring System (SMS), USAID TraiNet, external website, financial reports, and other reports as maybe required from time to time.
Ensure quarterly submission of technical documentation to MSH’s central Institutional Memory System (IMS), clients, partners and stakeholders.
Project Management (50%)
Manage the day-to-day operations of the country office and serve as a liaison with the home office to ensure that logistics, contracts, letters of agreement, and any approvals are adequately in place in support of program activities. Also, ensure adherence to MSH office management and accounting procedures.
Conduct budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), MSH and SIAPS reporting requirements.
Ensure implementation of activities in compliance with SIAPS cooperative agreement, MSH and USAID policies, regulations and SOPs.
Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with country needs, local context and available resources.
Promote and facilitate staff participation in MSH’s Technical Exchange Networks (TEN) and south-to south exchanges.
Manage human resources as per MSH values, policies and guidelines, and implement an effective performance-management program focusing on results and individual accountability, including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.
Other (10%)
Ensure harmonious collaboration with, and cost-effective use of, the Country Operations Management Unit (COMU).
Collaborate with the MSH Office of Strategic Development and Communications in aspects of strategic communication, etc.
Ensure effective collaboration, coordination and internal partnerships with other MSH projects, Centers and Offices to build synergies across programs for maximum impact.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in a health-related field with specialized training and/or experience relating to pharmaceutical management required; physician, nurse, or pharmacist qualification preferred.
At least 8 years demonstrated relevant experience in pharmaceutical management and/or health care systems development and strengthening in developing country context required
Preferred:
Relevant experience in international public health with experience in pharmaceutical management and systems strengthening strongly preferred, particularly those related to the implementation of reproductive health, MCH, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB prevention, care, and treatment programs in developing countries.
Knowledge and Skills
Interest in and experience managing and supervising technical staff.
Experience with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English essential.
Competencies
Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills in a developing country setting with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
Physical Demands
Keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers <10 lbs.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required to support the progress of program activities 30% of time.
EEO Statement
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran’s status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.
Reports To
Senior Manager
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