The Manager leads the Program Development and Implementation Unit (PDIU) team at ICAP in Mozambique. The candidate is responsible for plan development and program implementation in the organization within the integrated Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Projects.
This position is grant funded.
MAJOR TASKS AND 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
· Perform other related duties as assigned
Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:
· Advanced degree in health, planning or other related areas; medical professional training preferred. Master’s degree is an advantage
· Minimum five (5) years of 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 within Mozambique
Close date in: 27 May 2014
How to apply:
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 Unit Manager” to:icaphr@columbia.org.mz.
Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
