Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to develop Programs including grant submissions and oversight for improving efficiency and effectiveness of program implementation direct supervision of some of the programs He/she is responsible to develop donor proposals and relationships, establish a monitoring framework for effective program implementation.  Provides technical support to the content of the programs.

Regular Responsibilites: 

1. Programs:

• Oversee implementation of programs and new initiatives  (proposal developments and submissions)
• Lead role in grant management (programmatic and financial) of donor funded projects.
• Responsible for communications with key stakeholders (development partners, government, private sector) to seek funding for new programs
• Planning of project activities and annual work plans (AWPs) in consultation with related stakeholders to achieve its expected immediate outcome defined in project document and / or research studies.
• Monitoring the program activities and will timely inform head of programs about how the project is tracking; any issues that might affect the final project/research or its delivery date, any budget implication, etc.
• Ensuring the controls of resources through effective monitoring and field visits.
• Provides technical assistance to organizational strategic objectives and programs
• Extend technical support in the development review and or implementation of quality assured health programs in basic and clinical units.
• Technical assistance to design and implement training programs for primary health and clinical staff.
• Technical assistance to health promotion and behavior change communication material for public awareness in collaboration with communication department.

1. Programs:

• Oversee implementation of programs and new initiatives  (proposal developments and submissions)
• Lead role in grant management (programmatic and financial) of donor funded projects.
• Responsible for communications with key stakeholders (development partners, government, private sector) to seek funding for new programs
• Planning of project activities and annual work plans (AWPs) in consultation with related stakeholders to achieve its expected immediate outcome defined in project document and / or research studies.
• Monitoring the program activities and will timely inform head of programs about how the project is tracking; any issues that might affect the final project/research or its delivery date, any budget implication, etc.
• Ensuring the controls of resources through effective monitoring and field visits.
• Provides technical assistance to organizational strategic objectives and programs
• Extend technical support in the development review and or implementation of quality assured health programs in basic and clinical units.
• Technical assistance to design and implement training programs for primary health and clinical staff.
• Technical assistance to health promotion and behavior change communication material for public awareness in collaboration with communication department.
• Strengthen regional programs through offering supportive supervisory services
• Develop cost effective and improvement to existing, models of service delivery (if required)
• Provide support for integration of clinical and community units within AKHS,P and with AKUH.
• Supervise clinical audits, medical record audits and mortality reviews of AKHS health programs
• Provide support for knowledge management dissemination to focal points for AKHS programsProvide technical assistance for research development and implementation.
• Provide leadership for grant submission processes, ensuring that funding agency requirements and deadlines are met. Set priorities and goals for the research program, in conjunction with co-Principal Investigator
• Support planning, management and handling of communications for the core programs and donor projects     
• Synthesize and apply relevant literature in the interpretation of research findings, developing written reviews of literature needed to support specific projects
• Assist global AKHS in development of strategies, proposals, operational plans etc.  with the aim of achieving organizational objectives.

• POSITION SPECIFICATION
• Academic/Professional Qualification

• MBBS with MPH  equivalent or MPH with Health Economist background         

• At least 5 years’ experience of project / program management / coordination in Health Sector. Must have a generalist background and experience in MnCH , community health at a junior level. Must have a mindest of integrating programs within the AKHS health system. Willing to train on the job. Ideally has experience in health system strengthening.