Project Manager
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Project Manager to join our team in Burkina Faso.
The purpose of the role is to manage the implementation of the Zero-dose project that aims to integrate key vaccination messaging, and the identification of zero-dose and under-immunized children, as well as missed communities through SMC campaign outreach . He / she will be responsible for the planning, the execution, and reporting of the project. He /she will work under the Country Director direct supervision and with the Country Technical Coordinator (CTC) support to manage the overall project.
The Project manager will be responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the project. The Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination of the project with the Permanent secretary for malaria elimination, the Expand Program of Immunization (EPI), the Regional Health Directorates of the Centre, Center North and Center South, the health districts and other national and local stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher degree in public health, community health, health project management or similar field
- Significant experience (at least 3 years) in project development and maintenance of routine monitoring and project / program evaluation systems
- Substantial experience in public health project management and monitoring and evaluation including data management.
- Experience working with the public health system in Burkina Faso
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
- Experience in project, budget and financial management.
- Experience working with international organizations and/or with UN agencies
- Functional knowledge of at least one database application related to the health field.
- Availability for travel to required project sites.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments. Ability to work both independently and as a team.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate with people of different backgrounds and professions.
- Excellent analytical skills, whose interpretation of complex information has diverse audiences.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to dynamic environments; ability to apply knowledge and experience to solve unexpected problems.
- Ability to manage teams including remotely.
- Functional knowledge of at least one database application related to the health field.
- Availability for travel to required project sites.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments. Ability to work both independently and as a team.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate with people of different backgrounds and professions.
- Excellent analytical skills, whose interpretation of complex information has diverse audiences.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to dynamic environments; ability to apply knowledge and experience to solve unexpected problems.
- Ability to manage teams including remotely.
- Knowledge and experience in child protection and safeguarding. Practical knowledge of English.
We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 12 months.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in Burkina Faso.
The Company
Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.
Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.
What We Do
We are dedicated to ensuring our work is supported by strong evidence and remains grounded in the lessons we learn through implementation. We explore beyond current practice, to try out innovative ways – through research, implementation, and policy development – to achieve effective and sustainable disease management and control.
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