NGO JOBS

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 24 Oct 2013

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Development and Implementation Unit (PDIU) Manager leads the PDIU team at ICAP-Mozambique. The PDIU Manager is responsible for plan development and program implementation in the organization within the integrated Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the organization´s plan, taking into account the priorities identified at central and provincial levels, review provincial plans in coordination with Clinical Systems, Strategic Information and Administration and Finance Units;

• Coordinate with the Clinical Systems Unit Manager, Strategic Information Unit Manager and Administration & Finance Unit Manager to provide oversight and guidance toward project target and goal achievement;

• Lead the process of identification of priorities and determination of interventions for development and program expansion, according to the strategic plan;

• Plan, realize and report on events for program review at central level annually;

• Review the reports prepared by the organization taking into account the objectives and the need to adjust the plan, monitor the quality of reports;

• Identify, describe and document the successes, challenges and lessons learned from organization´s program for internal use and external audiences;

• Lead the development of tools and build systems, including SOPs, to facilitate implementation including monitoring and evaluation of strategies, internal and external communications, documentation and reporting adopted by the organization;

• Supervise PDIU Advisor on the development and monitoring of provincial and district level work plans;

• Track the implementation of training plans for provincial and district teams;

• Track the implementation of organization´s activities taking into account the objectives, goals achievement and need for adjustments of program plan for better performance and quality;

• Participate in working groups within organization and with other partners (MOH, CDC, and others) for issues related to organization's program development and implementation;

• Participate in the preparation of documents that guide the process of program implementation in the organization;

• Participate in forums and activities of interest for the organization.

EDUCATION:

• Higher level of education in the area of health, planning or other related areas; medical professional training preferred; Master’s degree is an advantage;

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the development, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV or public health programs;

• Experience in control diseases program management in sub-Saharan Africa;

• Experience in training;

• Fluent in English & Portuguese;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Availability to travel frequently to provinces.

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 “PDIU Manager” to icaphr@columbia.org.mz.

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Close date: 24th October 2013