Project Director
IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Project Director position for an integrated health services delivery project in Rwanda, focused on increasing the use of quality family health (FH) services at the facility and community level. The Project Director is responsible for overall leadership and management of the project, providing strategic guidance, vision and leadership to the entire project, in coordination with the senior technical leaders. The Project Director oversees all aspects of the program with a particular focus on the integrity of program design, implementation, and monitoring. The Project Director is responsible for overseeing the integrated technical services as well as M&E, and financial and administrative activities, ensuring that programs are adjusted as needed. S/he works closely with staff and collaborates with donors, implementers and local counterparts to ensure the integration of the program into the overall GOR strategy. The Project Director is responsible for all communication and reporting to the Ministry of Health and to the USAID CTO overseeing the program activities. The Project Director is authorized to represent IntraHealth in matters pertaining to the execution of the program, with the exception of selected matters primarily of a fiduciary and contractual nature, which are reserved by IntraHealth policy to its headquarters function.
Successful candidates for the Project Director position will have an advanced degree in public health, social sciences, medicine, nursing, or a related discipline relevant to the field of RH/FP or Child Survival. In addition, candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of senior level experience in designing, implementing or managing large, complex RH/FP, MCH and/or CS programs or projects in Rwanda or other developing countries. S/he will demonstrate a strategic vision, leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management expertise and experience, as well as strong written and oral presentation skills. Prior experience as a supervisor, Chief of Party, and/or director of a project or program and experience living and working in a developing country is required, preferably in Rwanda or Francophone Africa. The ideal candidate will have strong experience on donor-supported programs, preferably with USAID, as well as experience with donor reporting systems (USAID and PEPFAR preferred). In addition, candidates should have demonstrated breadth and depth of RH, FP, MNCH, and community health technical experience and professional relationships to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project
IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates with solid professional reputations, extensive management experience, and a proven background of success interacting with government agencies, host country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies such as USAID are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is with IntraHealth International based in Kigali, Rwanda. If interested in this position, please send the following documents to jobs@intrahealth.org.
• Your most recent CV/resume (3 page maximum). Please attach CV in Rich Text Format (RTF).
• An updated Biodata form (AID 1420-17). Form can be found at http://www.intrahealth.org/get_involved/employment.
IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
