Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Project HOPE is a global health and humanitarian organization operating in more than 25 countries with the mission to place power in the hands of local health workers to save lives around the world. Founded in 1958, we work side-by-side with local health systems to improve health and support community resilience. We work at the epicenter of today’s greatest health challenges, including infectious and chronic diseases; disasters and health crises; maternal, neonatal and child health; pandemic preparedness and response; mental health for health workers; and the policies that impact how health care is delivered.

CODE OF CONDUCT

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment.  Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Project HOPE (PH) aims to test the integration of selected (minimum) Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) service packages into the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) which is the 2^nd largest safety net program in Africa that provides an enormous opportunity to reach the poorest and more vulnerable population across Ethiopia. Current model provides cash and nutritional food to recipients. Project HOPE has designed an innovative program implementation strategy to reach vulnerable and underserved sub-population segments using an existing development platform (PSNP) as entry point. Evidence generated from this project will inform policies and practices as to how to provide health service packages and effectively reach underserved population groups through integration and collaboration with existing development platforms like the PSNP. This anticipated project will be for three years. The position is contingent upon receipt of funding for the project.

POSITION TITLE:                              Senior Program Manager

REPORTS TO:                                   Country Representative

DUTY STATION:                               Addis Ababa

MINIMUM HOURS OF WORK:        40 Hours per Week

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the country representative, the Senior Program Manager (SPM) will be the primary lead of the “Integrating Health into the PSNP” project and will be responsible for the project with technical, managerial, and representative roles. The SPM will be responsible for providing an overall guidance for the project in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The SPM will be the main focal person representing the project at national level with FMoH, the donor and other external stakeholders.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical direction and manage implementation of the project activities to support the IMNCI, iCCM, CBNC, ANC, PNC, TT, HPV vaccine, EPI, FP/STI service delivery in an integrated and comprehensive fashion.

• Responsible for cross cutting activities such as Social and Behavioral Change Communications (SBCC), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (MEL).

• Liaise and collaborate with other BMGF investments especially the WFP Nutrition Sensitive Program in the same geographic areas and with programs funded by other donors for synergy, better outcome and minimize duplication of efforts.

• Work with the national multi-sectoral Core and Technical working groups/teams established by MoAg and WFP to expediate the development of minimum health and nutrition service packages to be integrated in to the PSNP platform.

• Facilitate the national level data sharing agreement through the coordination platforms and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with important stakeholders (e.g., MoH, MoAg, EPHI, WFP).

• Oversee the planning and implementation of improved RMNCH services in selected districts of target regions.

• Lead the design, implementation, follow up and review of the pilot result and compile evidence and recommendations for scale up.

• Map out and select PSNP districts in the three target regions and determine the number/ size, location/ distribution, client segment, types of services, and existing quality of service. Analyze the information to produce best model for integration of RMNCH service into PSNP.

• In collaboration with the FMoH, prepare and adopt relevant job aids, posters, reference materials, registers, and all necessary materials for RMNCH service.

• Assess training needs and organize innovative competency-based training and technical assistance for health care workers in target health facilities to improve the quality of RMNCH services for PSNP beneficiaries.

• Work closely with the RMNCH Service Delivery Director, Regional Program Director, and regional coordinators to assess the quality of integrated RMNCH services, and target achievement at woreda and community level.

• Support the systems for supervision, quality assurance/quality improvement, clinical mentoring, and training to build and maintain quality services.

• Establish strong collaboration and facilitate networking between targeted primary health care facilities, woreda health offices and community through the health extension program on referrals for RMNCH services.

• Work closely with PH’s Digital Health Advisor to digitize case management procedures, data collection, and referral linkage tools for various RMNCH services.

• Participate in the national technical working groups for RMNCH & adolescent health, Safe delivery, and FP.

• Identify and discuss with respective regions on policy and regulatory issues related to RMNCH service integration into PSNP.

• Prepare performance reports monthly, quarterly, and annually and ad hoc reports and presentations in addition to the calendar on the investment document.

• Prepare and present technical presentations at different level (national and regional meetings, Global Health Team of Project HOPE HQ, the donor, FMoH, partners and others) and workshops as appropriate.

• Facilitate and coordinate summative program evaluation to document program successes, challenges faced, and lessons learned to help direct subsequent programming at all levels.

• In collaboration with FMoH and RHBs lead the organization of advocacy workshops at different levels to increase RMNCH service uptakes by PSNP beneficiaries.

• Monitor and analyze equity trends and issues related to RMNCH services among PSNP beneficiaries and apply these analyses to national level programs.

• In collaboration with PH’s Research, Learning and Publication team, participate and contribute to production of analysis, communications materials, talking points, briefers, reports, and publications.

• Consult and work closely with the RMNCH Service Delivery Director.

• Supervise, mentor, and guide the Regional Program Director and Coordinators working at national and regional level.  

• Develop detailed activity/budget plan and activity tracking matrix and lead the implementation, coordination, and oversight of the project activities.

• As directed by the RMNCH Service Delivery Director, assist in the review, design, and implementation of strategies for RMNCH programing, including monitoring of work plans and budgets, supporting site visits to monitor performance, and reviewing reports and accomplishment of milestones.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the RMNCH Director and the Country representative.

Job Requirement

• MD with MPH or master’s in public health or Reproductive Health or other related fields with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience of which 8 years on RMNCH related programs.
•  Demonstrated knowledge of RMNCH+ services with global and national policies and strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing, leading, and monitoring a similar project.

• Ability to work with global and country stakeholders in the formulation of policy, assessment and program design and monitoring.

• Excellent interpersonal and team skills–demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients, and consultants.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

• Excellent written and oral communication and computer skills.

• Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time.

•  Female applicants are encouraged and prioritized.