EGPAF Country Director Jobs in Malawi

EGPAF Country Director Jobs in Malawi

Title: Country Director

Location: Malawi (Applicants preferred to be local Malawi Nationals)

Reports To: Regional Director, Program Implementation and Country Management (PICM)

Direct Reports:

Director of Operations

Technical and Programs Director

Health Information Systems Director

Director of Strategic Information

Director of Evaluations and Research

Technical Director

Classification: Full-time

How Will You Fight for an Aids-free Generation?

The Country Director will promote the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s mission of eliminating pediatric HIV/AIDS through its global strategic plan by leading and managing the country program strategy and team as well as the effective and efficient delivery and expansion of Foundation supported country programs and services in collaboration with local government, donors and other stakeholders in Malawi.

EGPAF supports delivery of lifesaving HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services across 17 countries.

In Malawi, EGPAF is a key partner to the MOH and has been a cornerstone of the national HIV Program for over 20 years.

With Malawi now focused on sustaining HIV epidemic control, EGPAF is partnering with the CDC to support comprehensive HIV services at 179 PEPFAR priority sites across nine districts and is lead implementing partner (IP) on Innovative Electronic Medical System Technologies project to improve the quality of HIV care across all 28 districts.

With support from donors such as Gates Ffoundation and UNITAD, EGPAF Malawi support catalytic innovations in implementation models, diagnostics and use of therapeutics to improve patient quality of care.

The Country Director will lead representation of the Foundation and Mission with the Government, Donors, Partners and stakeholders advancing health in Malawi.

The CD will facilitate the continuous development, review and implementation of the Malawi Country Program ensuring the programs are creating and sustaining impact, strategically focused, and remain viable and competitive.

Serving on the Global Leadership team, the Country Director will collaborate with global support units to ensure that the below goals are achieved.

No Two Days Are Alike at Egpaf, but What Can You Expect in This Role?

Foundation Representation

Represent the Foundation in Malawi to the Government, the USG, other donors, NGOs, private companies, and relevant stakeholders.

Serve as the Foundation’s principal liaison with USG and other donors on matters related to the program, and ensure financial and programmatic accountability.

Work with key USG or other donor staff to develop and maintain an optimal financial and programmatic relationship.

Responsible for leadership and compliance of all national legal requirements.

Exercise close oversight of all legal issues impacting the country program, ensuring the best interests of the Foundation are fostered; keeps abreast of key legal developments, ensures a comprehensive annual review and work with the DO to ensure implementation of necessary changes.

Ensures that issues are elevated to the relevant Senior Leadership Team member in DC, as appropriate.

Work in collaboration with the Global Communication, Advocacy and Development Team to advance advocacy and policy efforts in the country related to the Foundation’s mission at the national and local level.

Work with stakeholders and partners to support national guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures related to our programs, with the focus on eliminating pediatric HIV/AIDS.

Develop and enhance sound relationships and communication between the country office and EGPAF US based offices, other EGPAF Africa country offices, local and international stakeholders related to our program efforts.

Team Leadership

Provide effective and efficient management and supervision of the country team to ensure that it functions in a strong, effective, collaborative and productive fashion; ensure effective collaboration and partnering between country and global support teams.

Ensure that strong, effective, and collaborative communications exist between the Programs and Operations teams.

Lead continuous review of work force planning and team designs, functionalities and accountabilities to support the ongoing projects, program execution and evolution

Develop and implement a long-term strategy for the Foundation's work in Malawi.

Provide effective and efficient management and supervision of all direct and indirect reports

and oversee the maintenance and functioning of a strong and effective team.

Develop mechanisms to build the leadership and management capacity of the senior leadership team and mid-level managers.

Oversee development of staff supervision and recruitment systems, as well as staff development, training, mentoring, and performance assessment.

Program and Technical Support

Supervise the Technical Director and technical team and ensure that the program meets appropriate quality standards targets and deliverables outlined in the cooperative agreement and satisfies other program commitments for service implementation, M&E, policy/advocacy, and research.

Ensure planning, execution and ongoing monitoring of quality program implementation plans and achievement of program targets consistent with donor and MOH expectations, country work plan, country strategic plan and global strategic plan.

Responsible for timely and effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on all program activities and progress to the MOH, Donors and the Foundation Leadership as appropriate.

Facilitate staff development of innovative ideas and solutions to address program and country needs related to Foundation’s mission.

Operations Management

Ensures that foundations financial, grants, logistics, procurement, ICT, audit and compliance teams are efficiently and effectively supporting program services and compliance.

Oversee program implementation, operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with Foundation policies, USG rules and regulations, donor agreements, MOH policies, and Malawi.

Oversee management of program and operational budgets in accordance with the Foundation's procedures, submitting timely reports along with all supporting data, and be directly responsive to the Controller and Chief Operating Officer on all fiscal matters.

Ensure that the program’s human and financial resources are managed in line with the EGPAF policies, donor requirements and national policies/laws.

New Business Development

Maintaining and securing mid- to long-term funding for the country program by actively seeking diversified international and local sources of funding in view of identified country program needs and/or local requests related to the Foundation’s mission.

Work in collaboration with the New Business Development support team and the Development unit to identify and develop relationships and initiatives to secure additional and longer-term funding from international and local sources.

Interface with the national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of programs and optimize resource distribution and the allocation of available funds.

Oversee the preparation of annual country operating plans, country reviews, strategic and business plans and proposals to other funders as appropriate.

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

Bachelor’s degree or higher education (MD, MPH, MBA, MSc, MA, PHD).

8+ years successful leadership experience managing complex multi-sector programs/ organizations, preferably in Malawi

5+ years of experience in leading and managing staff, including recruitment, staff development, training, mentoring, and performance assessment; and demonstrated experience in leading organizations/ program compliance with donor, government and organizational policies including the adherence to procurement procedures.

Proven track record of supporting, working and providing technical assistance to governments to design, implement and monitor HIV programs

Demonstrated financial management experience, including the preparation and management of budgets and contracts, and the management of banking activities and relationships

Proven experience in networking, public relations, communications, advocacy, new business development; and knowledge of principles and practices governing CDC, USAID, and/or other US Federal grant programs

Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%

Bonus Points if You Have:

5+ years in Health/HIV/PEPFAR programs

5+ years of experience in managing US government grants and/or cooperative agreements; other international donor experiences an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: EGPAF Country Director Jobs in Malawi

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