Overview:

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. We are seeking for an USAID- funded Project working on Integrated Health Systems Strengthening and Service Delivery is seeking applications from experienced professionals for the following Peshawar-based position:

The position will provide technical support in the areas of implementing a quality improvement intervention to improved quality of MNCH/FP services. He/ She will provide managerial and technical oversight and guidance to the IHSS/SD Project through working closely with Technical Advisor, who is responsible for the designing and implementation of MNCH/FP related service delivery activities for the project; and the project implementation teams to ensure that project resources are applied appropriately. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead in planning, designing and implementation of quality improvement intervention in MNCH/FP program at provincial, district and health facility level as per workplan and activity matrix
  • Support and assist technical team in review and update all technical material and resources to be used in the program activities to ensure technical content is delivered in a quality manner
  • Ensure that quality improvement intervention and activities are technically sound, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of the country, its people, and the donor. Support the technical team in translating technical approaches to activities and results.
  • Manage and work collaboratively with team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability, and that management activities function smoothly and efficiently to monitor program activities and work for continuous quality improvement.
  • Draft and finalize program donor reports including quarterly, annual reports and success stories
  • Track progress on deliverables on a regular basis in collaboration with technical team members and provide support for troubleshooting and ensuring achievements
  • Work in the areas of Quality improvement to develop plans to ensure effective data collection in support of the program’s needs and requirements, also closely monitor programs activities and play active role for continuous improvement plans.
  • Work closely with Jhpiego and HQ to ensure effective, timely and coordinated project implementation
  • Mentor, support, supervise and manage Program Managers and district team for the implementation of quality improvement activities
  • Contribute to the development of novel knowledge management and sharing tools and processes.

Required Qualifications:

  • MBBS/Medical Doctor/Nursing degree and Master’s degree in Public Health, Health/ Public Administration, International Development, or related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience in a mid-to-senior management position in large, complex, multi-year international health sector development program. Public Health experience will be preferred.
  • Demonstrated technical and programmatic knowledge and experience in areas such as maternal, neonatal, child, and reproductive health and implementation of quality assurance/improvement interventions
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
  • Proven leadership skills, as well as skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
  • Familiarity with Government donor policies and administrative procedures
  • Demonstrated self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability) and the ability to project a professional, consistent image of confidence, integrity and competence
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Fluent in written and spoken English, Urdu
  • Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills.

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

 Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Masters
Degree Title:
MBBS/Medical Doctor/Nursing degree and Master’s degree in Public Health, Health/ Public Administration, International Development, or related field
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
5 Years (5+ years of project management experience in a mid-to-senior management position in large, complex, multi-year international health sector development program. Public Health experience will be preferred.)
Apply Before:
Dec 14, 2017
Posting Date:
Dec 02, 2017

Jhpiego

N.G.O./Social Services · 51-100 employees - Peshawar

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems and improving the delivery of care. Jhpiego has been working in Pakistan since 1997 when it provided technical assistance under a series of maternal and reproductive health projects funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). One of the Project aims in Pakistan is to improve the quality of public and private sector health services. Healthcare providers will be trained; health facilities renovated and services will be expanded and improved. We also will improve access of women and children to health services especially the poor and those who do not or cannot go for health care, by educating communities and families and setting up better transport and communications systems. By 2017, thousands of deaths of women, newborn babies and infants will have been prevented as a result of the USAID/Pakistan MCH Program. USAID/Pakistan has, in cooperation with the USAID Office of Inspector General, established the Anti-Fraud Hotline to provide an avenue for the reporting of fraud, waste, and abuse which may be associated with USAID funded projects in Pakistan. Complaints are handled with complete confidentiality and individuals are encouraged to report when corruption, fraud, waste or abuse may exit in the USAID/Pakistan projects. Reports can be filed anonymously via the easy-to-use Hotline (toll-free number 0800 84700); e-mail at [email protected]; fax at 021-35390410; postal address at 5-C, 2nd Floor Khayaban-e-Itthad, Phase VII, DHA, Karachi, Pakistan; and on the website www.anti-fraudhotline.com.”

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