FHI 360 is seeking applications for the position of Principal Investigator (PI) for an anticipated five-year USG funded HIV services and related health systems activity in Zambia. The primary goal of the Activity aims to sustain HIV services by strengthening government-led, cost-effective health systems. It supports evidence-based HIV treatment, laboratory services, adherence, and retention, alongside health systems strengthening focused on sustainability, monitoring systems, and the health workforce.
PIleads the project and is responsible for achieving the project’s vision and strategy, directing the project technical team, and managing critical relationships with national and international partners and other key stakeholders. Incumbent has overall programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the project, including achieving project results, effectively communicating accomplishments, making financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all US government and the organization’s regulations.
Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USG approval.
Accountabilities:
The PI will provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the project.
Will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project and will serve as the primary liaison with CDC on management and technical matters.
Serve as the primary liaison with Government of Zambia’s Ministry of Health and other relevant government agencies on coordination and alignment of project activities with national nd as the primary liaison with Government of Zambia’s Ministry of Health and other relevant government agencies on coordination and alignment of project activities with national public health priorities and goals.
Ensure that the project meets stated goals, outcomes, benchmarks, and reporting requirements within the approved budget parameters.
Promote the use of recognized evidence-based tools and promising innovations in HIV management to strengthen the capacities of health practitioners.
Take a leadership role in coordination with relevant key stakeholders, including partners, government stakeholders, CDC, and other donor projects.
Manage and coordinate the implementation of activities across project partners, ensuring successful integration of activities.
Oversee project planning (i.e., development of work plans and project budget), monitoring and reporting (i.e., review and approve periodic budgets and technical and financial reports) in accordance with CDC’s standards and FHI360’s policies.
Provide strategic management and oversight of the project’s subaward portfolio.
Ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations and policies of the US and Zambia governments and FHI 360.
Lead performance management of direct reports.
Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding project participants.
Education & Experience: **
Master’s Degree or International Equivalent in public health or relevant field.
Typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience with projects management principles and practices (including 10+ years of strategic leadership and/or line management experience).
Typically requires a minimum of 5+ years of Chief of Party, Principal Investigator or Project Director experience in government funded sector and/or value chain development projects.
Demonstrable experience in public health, health systems, health policy, and HIV programs.
Experience in Sub Saharan Africa, preferably Zambia.
Experience working on and leading teams for CDC awards.
Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Knowledge of USG rules, regulations, and policies.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated track record of successfully building and effectively managing a diverse team of employees and partners.
Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, and work with and between different stakeholders.
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government and community stakeholders.
Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building.
The candidate must be demonstrably proficient (oral, writing and reading) in English.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
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