Job Title: Program Manager II- Health Systems Strengthening, Guinea
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
Job Location: Conakry, Guinea
Reports To: Project Director, Global Fund Malaria
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners of people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
Background
CRS is operating in Guinea since 2000 supporting relief and development operations and programming focused on health, governance, education and working in close partnership Caritas (Organisation Catholique pour la Promotion Humaine – OCPH/Caritas Guinea) and other local organizations. CRS has also developed strong relationships with the government line ministries, partners and communities we serve in the country. CRS Guinea Program is largely health oriented though diversifying with emergency, agriculture and livelihoods, Peace Building and WASH. Our current portfolio includes a Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (the Global Fund) grant on malaria prevention, a $2.4 million OMVS grant for fight against Malaria and Tropical Neglected Diseases, a $1.1 million USAID grant for Cultural Cohesion for Peace and Prosperity and other programs in WASH, migration, and COVID-19 prevention.
CRS Guinea is the Principal Recipient (PR) in Malaria prevention program continuation grant by the Global Fund for the new cycle of funding (NFM) (January 2021-December 2023). Community health is a top priority of the Ministry of Health as a primary strategy to increase accessibility and coverage to basic health services. Under the new Global Fund grant, the community health component will be expanded to six districts, in addition to two pilot districts, Kindia and Telimele. CRS will also support coordination with other donors, including World Bank, UNICEF, Gavi, European Union and the Guinea Ministry of Health to implement the national community health strategy in 12 health districts supported by Global Fund malaria project.
Community health activities are housed under CRS Guinea’s Global Fund malaria prevention project. Given the importance and strategic value of community health and health system strengthening for CRS and the Ministry of Health, CRS seeks a Program Manager II to oversee this project area.
Job Summary
You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the community health component of the Country Program (CP) community health and health systems strengthening portfolio, particularly for a large and complex project, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing CRS’ work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its health systems strengthening and community health programming.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
The Program Manager will provide technical support to the National Program for Community Health and Traditional Medicine of the Ministry of Health, building the capacity of staff and ensuring that key tools and processes are successfully implemented including partnership development. Key tasks of this role will include, but are not limited to:
Basic Qualifications
Required Languages – French, professional level of spoken and written; English.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% of time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory Responsibilities – Community Health Specialist
Key Working Relationships
Internal: Head of Programs, Deputy Project Director – Global Fund Malaria, ICT4D specialist, HMIS manager, MEAL team, Head of Operations, Finance Manager, Programs Team, Administration Team, Finance Team
External: Ministry of Health, West Africa Regional Office (CRS), implementing partners and other technical partners.
Basic Qualifications
· Master's Degree in International Development, International Relations or in public health field required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
· Minimum of 5 years experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in the area of health programming,
· Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
· Integrity
· Continuous Improvement & Innovation
· Builds Relationships
· Develops Talent
· Strategic Mindset
· Accountability & Stewardship
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
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