Health System Director
- Yaoundé, Centre
- CDD
- Temps-plein
- Oversee the implementation of the USAIF funded Act to NTDs (ACT-WEST) project and ensure the highest level of implementing quality and accountability, while fostering the Government entities ownership
- Participate in the definition of NTDs program implementation strategies,
- Conduct the development of annual budgeted project action plans,
- Oversee the implementation of activities and overall management of the program in accordance with the objectives and timelines defined in the project documents and Helen Keller IntI strategies and procedures,
- Contribute to the fund raising, including the drafting of concept notes and project proposals,
- Ensure the coordination and integration of project activities implemented within the framework of the fight against NTDs in Cameroon,
- Ensure, with the Country Director, the link with local government partners, partner agencies (NGOs, United Nations.) for issues related to the fight against NTDs, Supervise the preparation and submission of progress and annual reports,
- Contribute to the dissemination of program results through various presentations and publications including publications in scientific journals,
- Assist the Government in the development of strategic documents (NTD Master Plan, program strategic plans...).
- Coordinate (at the country level) the project’s work planning process. This includes:
- Working with Helen Keller Global Team to set guidelines and process, developing or updating templates, building capacity of team members and external local partners to ensure good understanding of donors’ requirements;
- Engaging strategic conversations with Government entities and relevant stakeholders to identify health program areas which might need donor support.
- Oversee the Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) activities.
- Disseminate projects achievements locally and abroad to continuously ensure the visibility of the donors and Helen Keller Intl.
- Coordinate the technical reporting to donors (accuracy of data and submission on time).
- Manage the development process of health agreements to sign with Government entities, especially Fixed Amount Awards (FAA).
- Work closely with the Grants and Procurement Manager to ensure USAID and other donors’ rules and regulations are permanently met throughout the implementation of activities.
- Work with Finance team to develop and submit (on time) accurate and realistic budgets of projects.
- Analyze, review and update projects forecast monthly.
- Work with the Finance team to review the transaction log and ensure accurate expenses allocation (right budget lines and monitoring codes).
- Oversee the eyecare projects implementation.
- Supervise the eyecare projects officers.
- Ensure timely submission of donor narrative and financial reports.
- Support the Country office Resources Mobilization Unit in proposal developments, donors landscaping and management
- Identify and pursue new opportunities to grow the country office health systems portfolios
- Educated to degree level preferably Medical Degree or master’s in public health, Epidemiology, Project Management, social sciences, or equivalent field experience.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible program management experience preferably as Head of Department, Program Director, or a similar role.
- Experience leading complex international development programs is required; experience working with U.S. government and/or USAID implementing partners is preferred.
- Experience in programmatic, grants, and budgeting supervision.
- Technical knowledge in the following domains is strongly preferred:
- Priority 1: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs);
- Priority 2: comprehensive eye care
- Priority 3: Malaria
- Priority 4: any other relevant public health domains.
- Experience of working with the Government entities at the Central level is preferred. This includes as a priority the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Secondary Education;
- Experience of training and capacity building staff
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Very good knowledge of French and English (verbal and written).
- A cover letter addressed to the Country Director;
- A curriculum vitae;
- Reference persons or structures to contact.
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