Grade : Senior
Job ID : 13-7116
Location: RW-Kigali
# of Positions : 1
Center/Office : CHS - General
Project/Program : Proposal
Application Due Date : 2013-12-16
Overall Responsibilities
MSH is recruiting for senior-level managers and technical
experts in anticipation of a procurement for a five-year project to support the
Government of Rwanda by implementing an integrated health system strengthening
program which provides high quality, high-impact and client-oriented health
services to the Rwandan population in a sustainable manner.
Specific Responsibilities
The Technical Director has overall responsibility and
authority for technical management, coordination, coverage and quality of
implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of key interventions to support
the Government of Rwanda in its ongoing initiatives to maintain and strengthen
the achievements of previous and current investments in the national health
system. Under the leadership of the Chief of Party, the Technical Director is
responsible for key project documentation required by the MOH and/or USAID.
These will include, but not be limited to, annual progress reports, annual work
plans, and other documentation needed or required to demonstrate program
progress.
International relocation and allowances may be available.
This position is subject to project award and funding.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a Master’s
degree in public health, health management or administration as well as a
minimum of ten years senior-level, relevant public health experience in health
systems strengthening and related-HSS interventions, preferably on major
donor-funded projects. S/he must be a highly skilled program manager and
possess demonstrated technical expertise in developing, guiding, managing, and
monitoring technical support activities. Significant experience managing and coordinating
the work of a team of technical experts is a requirement for this position,
ensuring that project milestones are met on time, within budget, and to the
highest quality standards. Client management is an important function of this
position; the ideal candidate will possess demonstrated ability to develop and
maintain partnerships with the donor and other key public- and private sector
stakeholders. Previous supervisory and mentoring skills are essential, with
demonstrated ability to craft and implement project workplans. Fluency in
English is essential, with demonstrated skill in reporting writing and other
documentation/dissemination/high-level project representation activities.
Professional proficiency in French is desired. Work experience in sub-Saharan
Africa and/or Rwanda in preferred.
