Job Title: State Team Leader, Kebbi State
Overall Responsibilities:
The objective of the State Team Leader position is to provide overall leadership and management of the Pro-ACT project in the State and related states/areas in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.
Management Responsibilities:
o Spearheading coordination, implementation and reporting of the Pro-ACT program in the State and related states.
o Ensure optimal resource management in the project.
o Member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance.
Specific Responsibilities:
o Lead the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project plan for the State in collaboration with the Project Director, Director Clinical Services, Advisors and State Specialists.
o Operationalize Pro-ACT project plan in the State ensuring efficient coordination of resources to maximize integration and synergy of program areas.
o Establish system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
o Support the state HMIS Officer to establish a functional state M&E data system with periodic analyses and review to inform program management.
o Establish a system for timely relevant technical support to all implementing health facilities.
o Take responsibility for management of the state Pro-ACT project budget and all other resources under the direction of Director, Country Office Management Unit (COMU).
o Advocate and represent MSH Pro-ACT project at the highest level in the state on matters of HIV/AIDS and TB.
o Liaise and network with relevant Pro-ACT partners and collaborators in the state to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
o Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development.
o Provides clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keeps MSH senior management informed of state activities on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Qualifications
o Graduate degree in public health, public administration, management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
o At least 5 years senior level work experience in health program management in developing countries, or equivalent.
o Previous supervision or team leader experience.
o Proven track record in managing international projects or in senior management of a large and complex project overseas.
o Demonstrated leadership and capacity to oversee USAID-funded (sub) projects.
o Understanding of USAID and field Missions; USG audiences, trends and requirements.
o Proven programmatic, technical and managerial expertise in providing support to institutions to strengthen their management and/or leadership capacity, systems and processes, and sustainability potential.
o Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with colleagues, teams and partner organizations to achieve results.
o Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
o Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
o Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software.
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