Mozambique: Project Director (ICAP in Mozambique)
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013
POSITION SUMMARY:
ICAP at Columbia University (CU) seeks a Project Director (PD) to lead a program to improve healthcare management and administration (HMA) in Mozambique. The Project Director is expected to provide vision, direction, leadership, and management to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of the program. The PD is responsible for achieving the planned results set out for the program and will be the primary point of contact with the funder, local government counterparts, and partner institutions. The COP is responsible for overall program management and guidance to team members.
This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
EDUCATION:
- A Master’s Degree or higher in healthcare management, health sector management, health systems administration, hospital management or related subject area
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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 five (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 five (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
How to apply:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Note: This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Mozambique and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “Project Director” to icaphr@columbia.org.mz.
Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.
