The Program Development and Implementation Unit ( PDIU) Manager leads the PDIU team at ICAP in 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 & Minimum Required Qualifications
- 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.
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.
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.
