Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is
a non-profit organization with a mission to close the gap between what is known
about public health problems and what is done to save them, particularly in
developing and transitional countries.
Headquartered in the United States, we have operations in more than 30 countries and employ staff from over 60 nations.
Project Director
The Program will focus on health systems strengthening in the
pharmaceutical and laboratory sectors.
Overall Responsibilities:
- The
HCSM Project Director is responsible for coordinating and managing all
activities for the Kenya Health Commodities and Services Management (HCSM)
Program.
- S/he
shall be responsible and accountable for the development, regular update
and implementation of the HCSM work plan and budget to ensure attainment
of the program goals and objectives in line with the HCSM mandate and
approaches, to contribute to the goals of the local USAID Mission and
government partners.
- S/he
is the primary liaison between HCSM and the local USAID Mission,
Government counterparts, stakeholders, and partners involved with
pharmaceutical management activities and/or implementing related programs
in Kenya.
- The
HCSM Project Director is accountable for the management of the HCSM
office, provides strategic and technical guidance and works closely with
the assigned Arlington based Portfolio Manager, other CPM home office
technical and operational staff, and other MSH projects in Kenya to ensure
that MSH/CPM/HCSM plans and activities effectively address priority
pharmaceutical and commodity management needs of Kenya.
- As
the head of the HCSM Leadership Team, he or she ensures the timely and
quality delivery of HCSM products and activities and supervises staff.
Major Key Responsibilities Include:
- Vision,
Technical Strategy and Results
- Documentation
and Communication
- Project
Management
- Client
Relations
Key Qualifications Include:
- Advanced
degree in a health-related field required; physician, nurse, or pharmacist
qualification preferred.
- At
least 5 years demonstrated relevant experience in pharmaceutical
management and/or health care systems development and strengthening in
developing country context required.
- Relevant
experience in international public health with experience in
pharmaceutical management and systems strengthening strongly preferred,
particularly those related to the implementation of reproductive health,
MCH, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB prevention, care, and treatment programs in
developing countries.
- Experience
with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID
and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.
- Demonstrated
managerial and organizational skills in a development country setting with
flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with
culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
- Interest
in and experience managing and supervising technical staff.
- Demonstrated
competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a
time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and
quality.
- Proven
record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and
vision.
- Track
record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences,
supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
- Demonstrated
ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues,
particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with
government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor
organizations.
- Demonstrated
strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written
and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent
writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
- Ability
to travel internationally and domestically as required to support the
progress of program activities. Long-term working resident of the assigned
country, proficiency in the major local languages and demonstrated
experience and knowledge of the assigned country highly preferred.
- Relocation
and international allowances are available ONLY to eligible candidates.
Interested applicants should submit applications at https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4845/job no
later than June 22, 2012.
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces