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” toicaphr@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
