Contract: Long-term
Deadline: 13/01/2023
Location: Lesotho
Project: Health System Strengthening, Primary Health Care and counter Gender Based Violence Support (HSS/PHC/cGBV Support)
The HSS/PHC/cGBV Support Contract Project Director (PD) will lead the contract implementation to achieve or contribute to the project outputs and mid-term outcomes as stated in the project logic.
The PD will provide oversight and advice on all aspects of program performance.
The PD will provide leadership across the base period and five option years, guiding the supporting program planning and development, and ensuring the availability of resources.
The PD will serve as a primary means of collaboration with the MCA and will liaise with project staff for the other HSS Project contractors.
The PD will also aid in the production of quarterly and annual work plans and payment schedules while guaranteeing the timely submission and quality of all reports, materials, publications and other deliverables or products.
Finally, the PD will mentor and support project staff and supervise consultants.
This position is based in Lesotho
QUALIFICATION
Education and Qualifications
A clinical degree or advanced degree (Masters or above) in public health or health management, health policy or financing or other relevant field
Specific Experience
At least 10 years demonstrated professional experience in international health programming, senior-level management, and experience leading large projects
At least 4 years-experience with sub-Saharan Africa health programs, in-person or remote Familiarity with the health system in Lesotho
At least 8 year demonstrated expertise of influencing governments, donors, and/or other implementers – at least two examples of successful influence should be cited
At least 4 years demonstrated professional experience with health system strengthening in countries with populations <5 million
At least 8 years demonstrated successful experience leading teams to deliver outputs or results on time. At least 2 examples of outputs or results achieved, on time, under the candidate’s leadership should be cited Understanding or experience working on MCC-funded projects
Other Requirements
Strong verbal and written English language skills