PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
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PSI seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party-Burundi Integrated Health Project (BIHP). The goal of the BIHP is to assist the Government of Burundi, communities, and civil society to improve the health status of Burundians through increasing the use of quality integrated health and support services, underpinned by strengthened health systems and structures. The candidate will provide effective leadership and strategic management of the BIHP with components in the areas of HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, malaria, and maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH). This full-time position is based in Bujumbura, Burundi and reports to the Country Representative. *Note that this position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide leadership for PSI/Burundi’s program management and implementation of the USAID funded Burundi Integrated Health Project.; • Provide technical leadership, and oversee project implementation and monitoring of activities to meet performance targets; • Manage project staff and supervise partner organizations and sub-grantees; • Act as key liaison with USAID and other stakeholders; • Ensure donor contract compliance, financial management and high quality donor reporting; • Ensure project logical frameworks are developed using PSI’s applicable standards and monitor their performance; • Ensure the development of research briefs and use research results to identify priorities and drive intervention strategies in relevant areas; • Function within a fully integrated structure by ensuring continuous coordination with relevant project, technical and operational teams; • Identify market needs and new opportunities and develop strategies that would ensure reliable testing and scalability; • Identify and pursue opportunities to implement and further develop existing innovations, as well as new ones.
• Provide leadership for PSI/Burundi’s program management and implementation of the USAID funded Burundi Integrated Health Project.; • Provide technical leadership, and oversee project implementation and monitoring of activities to meet performance targets; • Manage project staff and supervise partner organizations and sub-grantees; • Act as key liaison with USAID and other stakeholders; • Ensure donor contract compliance, financial management and high quality donor reporting; • Ensure project logical frameworks are developed using PSI’s applicable standards and monitor their performance; • Ensure the development of research briefs and use research results to identify priorities and drive intervention strategies in relevant areas; • Function within a fully integrated structure by ensuring continuous coordination with relevant project, technical and operational teams; • Identify market needs and new opportunities and develop strategies that would ensure reliable testing and scalability; • Identify and pursue opportunities to implement and further develop existing innovations, as well as new ones.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Masters Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; • At least four years of INGO work experience in a developing country; • Experience managing USAID funded projects, including managing a diverse team; • Excellent relationship management skills, pro-activity, diplomacy and confidence;
• Minimum 8 years demonstrated public health program management experience; • Familiarity with international health, development issues and the international donor community; • Technical expertise in the area of social marketing, HIV, reproductive health, maternal and/or child health; • Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills; • Excellent leadership, coordination and multi-tasking skills; • Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
• Minimum 8 years demonstrated public health program management experience; • Familiarity with international health, development issues and the international donor community; • Technical expertise in the area of social marketing, HIV, reproductive health, maternal and/or child health; • Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills; • Excellent leadership, coordination and multi-tasking skills; • Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
Preference will be given to candidates with exceptional diplomatic skills and an understanding of PSI country platform contexts and operating realities.
How to apply:
Please Apply online at: http://www.psi.org
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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