Overview
Jhpiego seeks a Senior Field Manager for the ISDA to oversee project implementation in the Central Zone and supervise the zonal managers from 3 zones in Rwanda office. The ISDA supports the Rwandan Ministry of Health (MOH) to contribute to the reduction of infant and maternal mortality and the incidence of malaria in Rwanda, focusing on improving the availability, quality and utilization of RMNCH and malaria services and improving the health of women, adolescents, and children under five. The Senior field manager will be based in Central Zone and will provide management and technical leadership to project activities, ensuring strong partnerships with district authorities and health management teams and fostering coordination and synergy with other projects operating in the zone. Supported by technical experts in the project’s head office in Kigali, the senior field manager provides leadership in the development, management and implementation of project activities leading to desired project results. They will contribute substantially to the development of project work plans, reports and dissemination of results. They will determine the need for technical assistance from project experts and request such services in a timely way. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party based in Kigali, the SFM will oversee the operations of the zonal offices and directly supervise zonal managers.
The applications will be closed on 20th August 2023.
Responsibilities
- Supervises all zonal managers, and ensures implementation and coordination of ISDA activities at central zonal
- Provide zonal oversight in regular project reporting and documentation of best practices
- Represent ISDA in matters pertaining to the execution of program-related activities at the central or district level
- Contribute to district and community level project planning, implementation and management, ensuring the project’s administrative and financial integrity
- Directly manage and oversee the work of zonal Managers in target districts
- Supervise, mentor and motivate zonal Managers
- Ensure compliance with USAID policies, rules and regulations
- Work closely with senior technical advisors, technical staff, monitoring and evaluation staff and to ensure facilitation, logistics are available timely
- Ensure high-quality project implementation, consistent with MoH/RBC guidelines
- Support the DCOP to develop and follow up financial operations in regards with their daily duties
- Facilitate the development of program and operational strategies and district-level annual work plans to be implemented by ISDA and project partners/sub grantees
- Maintain productive and consistent communication with project and technical staff
Required Qualifications
- Masters in health sciences or related field with strong public health experience;
- A minimum eight (8) years of experience working on donor-funded health programs with a preference for experience in RMNCAH;
- Proven leadership skills and expertise in the management of health programs and program staff
- A minimum of five years of experience in coordinating program activities across districts
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating with project partners and administrative authorities to implement program activities
- Extensive knowledge of the Rwanda’s health interventions and priorities
- Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English, French and Kinyarwanda
- Demonstrated ability to make strong decision
- Understanding of USAID policy, rules and regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively and provide technical leadership to develop an innovative country program
- A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating work to teams
- Flexibility to travel to the field frequently
Preferred Qualifications
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, references, and salary history.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Jhpiego does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, orientation or any other fees
