MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The AFGHS-MSH Regional Program Operations Director /RPOD/ is the senior project technical and operational expert on TB, TB/HIV and MDR TB program implementtaion. The Regional Program Operations Director will be leading and coordinating the implementation of the project interventions in the regions and zones. S/he has also a reporting responsibility for technical, financial, contractual and human resources issues to the administrative system. S/he works closely with the technical director and technical advisors to ensure efficient use of available experts within the project. S/he will coordinate with the Technical Director, Finance and Operations Director to support the technical and operational management. S/he is responsible for timely implementation, monitoring and reporting of project interventions and results to the senior management. The Regional Program Operations Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, and technical direction of all activities including the work of sub-recipients in the project supported regions. He/she will also overs eases the project’s contribution in the regional program planning and monitoring of life saving activities towards ensuring sustainability and transitioning to the Government and local stakeholders.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a comprehensive TB program approach to institutional development and strengthening,
• Provide programmatic leadership to ensure seamless planning, implementation of activities and technical support in the regions,
• Guide and monitor the regional project team to work with the Region Health Bureau and other regional Gov’t stakeholders to effectively address operational challenges for TB case finding and treatment including accessing high risk populations for TB, MDR TB, new diagnostics and TB/DR TB drug supplies,
• Develop close working relationships with RHB and ZHDs and other stakeholders in the Region that have responsibility for strengthening and improving tuberculosis control and prevention programs,
• Closely work with and capacitate local organization(s) including on project management and community TB care service delivery,
• Actively participate in the regular regional TB technical working groups meeting and joint supportive supervisions, when possible,
• Ensure and monitor the implementation of high impact interventions in the region and monitor progress of the planned milestones using agreed upon M&E tools,
• Lead the quarterly and annual project report preparations and submission from the regional offices,
• Ensure the Regional M & E team are supporting the RHB in data analysis and utilization of the data for local decision making,
• Facilitate and monitor the project, gains are sustained and transitioned to the Government and local actors.
• Undertake other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM

• MD and master’s degree in public health or an advanced degree in a related health field from an accredited college or university;
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in leading health programs and in designing and implementing TB, TB/HIV, MDR-TB and/or other infectious disease prevention and control programs,
• Ability to interact and advise senior host-government counterparts on policy and other strategic planning issues,

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience with an international organization is an advantage,
• Possess core competencies and experiences of teamwork, problem solving, conflict management, partnership and negotiation skills with local governments;
• Experience with donor funded projects and particularly TB programs in Ethiopia or similar setting would be an advantage;
• Excellent communication, supervisory and interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 30% time) within the project supported Regions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Computer literacy; competency with Microsoft Office, internet, and email system,
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required,
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

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