Position Title: Manager Programs
Position Location: Islamabad
Position Summary:
Manager Programs works closely with the Head of Programs in providing oversight, management support, and technical inputs to all projects. S/he coordinates closely with Finance, Operations and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Unit to ensure timely and quality support to the projects. S/he leads and supports the identification of new program opportunities, and provides technical and design inputs for existing as well as new programs. S/he is responsible for contributing to, the development of proposals. S/he works closely with the project managers and their teams in identifying areas for technical support and responding to the technical needs of the projects. S/he works to improve the quality of the project deliverables and reports and participates in the project review meetings. S/he works with the consultants to ensure that the products they deliver are of optimal technical quality.
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Position Specifications:
Qualification: MBBS (& MPH, or Diploma in Public Health, or MCPS-Health care Management)
Experience: At least 7 years’ experience of project / program management / coordination in Health Sector.
Ability and Traits: A dynamic person with strong programmatic skills.
Must have excellent knowledge of primary and secondary health care, administration skills, financial management skills, computer skills, project management skills, analytical skills, communication skills and proficiency in English and Urdu
The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of three agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) that support activities in health. The others are the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the Aga Khan University (AKU). Together, the three agencies provide quality health care to five million people annually and work closely on planning, training and resource development. AKHS also works with the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) and the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) on the integration of health issues into specific projects. Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS,P), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, is a not- for- profit Company operating in Pakistan to provide primary and secondary health care to needy populations. At a time of great change and with many current initiatives and ambitious for the future, AKHS,P provide a uniquely challenging work environment.