Vital Strategies Senior Project Manager, Prevent Epidemics Jobs in Ethiopia
Vital Strategies Senior Project Manager, Prevent Epidemics Jobs in Ethiopia
Overall RoleResolve to Save Lives is partnering with the Ethiopia Public Health Institute on a project aiming to increase efficiency, prioritization and resources for epidemic preparedness and emergency response nationally.
The Senior Project Manager for the above-mentioned team is a full-time position based in Addis Ababa and requiring frequent travel to the field.
The Project Manager will work within the Public Health Emergency Management section of EPHI and collaborate closely with the Resolve to Save Lives New York-based Prevent Epidemics team.
The Senior Project Manager will provide overall leadership for the team and oversee all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the project as well as its monitoring and evaluation and reporting elements.
In addition, s/he will ensure engagement of key stakeholders and that all project activities are in compliance with donor requirements and Government of Ethiopia and Infectious Diseases Institute policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership, technical and administrative responsibility for project implementation
Providing technical guidance and support to a five-member project team as well as Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) directors
Engage in strategic planning for the implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) and on ways to ensure sustained engagement in health security
Overall partnership management including regular consultations with the National Action Plan for Health Security Steering Committee Chair, relevant Government of Ethiopia sector
leaders and key stakeholders and Ethiopia Global Health Security partners
Monitoring project team performance on agreed targets over a specified timeframe, including technical reporting to the PHEM Director General, Vital Strategies / Resolve to Save Lives and other key stakeholders
Monitoring and tracking project expenditures and ensuring financial reports are submitted to Vital Strategies / Resolve to Save Lives in a timely manner
Improve and organize the collaboration between PHEM directors
Identify implementation gaps through regular monitoring to accelerate the implementation of NAPHS.
Representation of the team and the project’s purpose and targets with all stakeholders
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in epidemiology, public health or related discipline
A minimum of 12 years of successful management of public health program implementation/health systems strengthening projects
Demonstrated knowledge of and working familiarity with the functioning of the Government of Ethiopia health care system
Knowledge of International Health Regulations, Infectious Disease Surveillance and Response, Global Health Security Agenda, and Joint External Evaluation principles and purposes including objectives and targets of relevant technical areas
Thorough understanding of the multi-sectoral and One Health approaches to achieving Global Health Security objectives
Project planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skill
Experience supervising professional and support staff
Demonstrated problem-solving and innovation skills
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Vital Strategies Senior Project Manager, Prevent Epidemics Jobs in Ethiopia
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