Mozambique: Provincial Medical Director

The Provincial Medical Director will provide overall technical and programmatic management and oversight for the provincial, district and facility teams of an anticipated USAID-funded HIV program in Mozambique. This large project estimated between $350-400 million aims to support the Government of Mozambique’s (GRM) achievement of HIV/AIDS epidemic control by 2020 in provinces where USAID is the primary clinical support partner. It will focus on two priority outcomes to measure this geographically focused support: (1) to reach and sustain a level of 80% (or better) treatment coverage, and (2) to reach and sustain 90% (or better) viral suppression among people receiving antiretroviral therapy. The project will operate over a 5-9 year period. The position is responsible for guiding and supervising the activities of provincial level staff for the timely implementation of activities in strict compliance with the rules and regulations of Jhpiego, USAID, and MOH. The position will represent Jhpiego at provincial level with the Provincial Health Directorate and District Directorates relevant to the project, and will collaborate with implementing partners and other stakeholders that work in the province to promote synergies and avoid duplication of activities. This position is contingent upon award from USAID. Mozambican nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

There will be five Provincial Medical Director positions, with one position based in each of the following locations:

• Sofala, Mozambique
• Manica, Mozambique
• Tete, Mozamique
• Niassa, Mozambique
• Zambezia, Mozambique

Responsibilities:

• Represent Jhpiego with DPS and partners at provincial and district level
• Ensure transparency and excellence in the daily operation of the provincial office
• Provide technical and program leadership, and strategic direction to the provincial team to achieve the objectives, results, and goals of the project, which includes preparing and implementing monthly provincial activity plans, as well as reports for the project headquarters in Beira and provincial health authorities
• Ensure project implementation at clinical and community level and progress towards project targets and results
• Ensure that all new staff receive proper orientation on Jhpiego, the project, and their position
• Ensure provincial activities are in compliance with the policies of Jhpiego, USAID, and national authorities
• Coordinate with the project headquarters in Beira for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities at the provincial level

Required Qualifications:

• Medical degree. Master’s degree in public health, health administration, international health, or a related field is an added advantage
• Proven experience in HIV service delivery or programming
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a management position in the health sector
• Work experience in Mozambique is mandatory; experience in the province highly preferred
• Excellent diplomacy, interpersonal, and professional communication skills
• Strong leadership, team building, and management skills
• Strong ability to write reports and other documents
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet software
• Ability to analyze and propose strategic and innovative solutions to technical and programmatic challenges
• Verbal and written fluency in Portuguese and English

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, references, and salary history.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

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

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer