Abt
Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified Programme Director (PD) to lead the
upcoming DFID-funded Technical Assistance (TA) component of the DFID Malawi
Health Sector Programme (MHSP). The 4-year TA Programme will deliver a package
of technical assistance to build the capacity necessary within the Ministry of
Health (MOH) and the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) to fully
implement the new five-year Health Sector Strategic Plan.
Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified Programme Director (PD) to lead the
upcoming DFID-funded Technical Assistance (TA) component of the DFID Malawi
Health Sector Programme (MHSP). The 4-year TA Programme will deliver a package
of technical assistance to build the capacity necessary within the Ministry of
Health (MOH) and the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) to fully
implement the new five-year Health Sector Strategic Plan.
The
Lilongwe-based PD will provide strategic leadership, management and direction
for the TA Programme and will work closely with DFID, the MOH, CHAM and other
development partners to achieve the project’s objectives. The PD reports
directly to the US-based Portfolio Manager for the Programme. Please note that
this position is contingent upon project award and funding.
Lilongwe-based PD will provide strategic leadership, management and direction
for the TA Programme and will work closely with DFID, the MOH, CHAM and other
development partners to achieve the project’s objectives. The PD reports
directly to the US-based Portfolio Manager for the Programme. Please note that
this position is contingent upon project award and funding.
Local
and regional applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
and regional applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide
leadership and technical and managerial oversight for the TA Programme to
ensure timely implementation and reporting of activities.
Ensure that quality of services is maintained at the highest standard, and that
all project Milestone objectives are met. Provide financial and technical
reports to DFID in a timely manner and represent the interests of the TA
Programme and Abt Associates to the technical and contractual clients in DFID.
Build and directly manage relationship with DFID/Malawi clients. Build
relationship within the MOH and CHAM in order to identify and prioritize TA
needs. With members of the project Senior Management Team, adapt and implement
management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all
activities funded by the Programme, ensuring sufficient financial staff for
disbursing all local costs under this project, monitoring and tracking
expenditures, and preparing financial reports of project expenditures for
submission to DFID. Ensure collaboration with the Ministry of Health, partners,
other stakeholders and government representatives. Supervise direct reports
with particular focus on their key tasks and project deliverables. Communicate,
implement, and assure adherence to project policies, guidelines and values;
develop staff skills and knowledge; and facilitate supervisee success and
professional development whenever possible. Management of high quality,
cost-effective TA inputs to meet project objectives Supervise and manage
technical and programme inputs of Programme subcontractors, ensuring adherence
to approved scopes of work and budgets. Other duties as assigned
leadership and technical and managerial oversight for the TA Programme to
ensure timely implementation and reporting of activities.
Ensure that quality of services is maintained at the highest standard, and that
all project Milestone objectives are met. Provide financial and technical
reports to DFID in a timely manner and represent the interests of the TA
Programme and Abt Associates to the technical and contractual clients in DFID.
Build and directly manage relationship with DFID/Malawi clients. Build
relationship within the MOH and CHAM in order to identify and prioritize TA
needs. With members of the project Senior Management Team, adapt and implement
management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all
activities funded by the Programme, ensuring sufficient financial staff for
disbursing all local costs under this project, monitoring and tracking
expenditures, and preparing financial reports of project expenditures for
submission to DFID. Ensure collaboration with the Ministry of Health, partners,
other stakeholders and government representatives. Supervise direct reports
with particular focus on their key tasks and project deliverables. Communicate,
implement, and assure adherence to project policies, guidelines and values;
develop staff skills and knowledge; and facilitate supervisee success and
professional development whenever possible. Management of high quality,
cost-effective TA inputs to meet project objectives Supervise and manage
technical and programme inputs of Programme subcontractors, ensuring adherence
to approved scopes of work and budgets. Other duties as assigned
Minimum
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
(15)
years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
This experience would include 1-5 years of management experience.
years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
This experience would include 1-5 years of management experience.
Skills/Knowledge
Required:
Required:
Minimum
of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Significant (15 years+),
senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing complex health
programs with an emphasis on health systems strengthening, capacity building,
and planning and management programs in developing countries. Previous DFID
project experience is required. Demonstrated technical depth in at least one of
the following areas is preferred but not required: health planning, health
financing and/or management of health services. Possess outstanding
professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written,
and oral presentation skills (English required). Demonstrated success managing
complex consortia or multi-donor programs is highly desired. Experience
building and maintaining partnerships with other projects, local organizations,
host country governments, and international agencies.
Knowledge of Malawi health sector, Health Sector Plan and Swaps preferred.
of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Significant (15 years+),
senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing complex health
programs with an emphasis on health systems strengthening, capacity building,
and planning and management programs in developing countries. Previous DFID
project experience is required. Demonstrated technical depth in at least one of
the following areas is preferred but not required: health planning, health
financing and/or management of health services. Possess outstanding
professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written,
and oral presentation skills (English required). Demonstrated success managing
complex consortia or multi-donor programs is highly desired. Experience
building and maintaining partnerships with other projects, local organizations,
host country governments, and international agencies.
Knowledge of Malawi health sector, Health Sector Plan and Swaps preferred.
How
to apply:
to apply:
PLEASE
EMAIL CVS TO Malawijobs@abtassoc.com WITH THE POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
EMAIL CVS TO Malawijobs@abtassoc.com WITH THE POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Closing
Date: Saturday, 27 October 2012
Date: Saturday, 27 October 2012