Deputy Program Director - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Management Sciences for Health

Description

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Deputy Program Director for an anticipated multi-year USAID global health systems strengthening (HSS) project. The purpose is to provide broad HSS technical assistance to low and middle income countries.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Deputy Program Director (DPD) is a key leadership position that is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of program implementation at the country level, coordinating country-based activities, and ensuring improved program performance. The DPD is a member of the management team and, with the Program Director, represents the program to USAID, representatives from collaborating country governments, and stakeholders.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the program identifies and addresses the needs and interests of donor and that the solutions reflect the strategies and design of the program.
• Institute a performance improvement culture and processes necessary for ongoing improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of technical approaches and the overall technical soundness of implementation and learning.
• Oversee development of technical approaches and strategy and ensure efficient and effective planning and implementation of technical activities.
• Coordinate development and execution of technical aspects of work plans that meet country requirements and address the needs of USAID.
• In collaboration with the finance and human resource teams, ensure that country offices are adequately and efficiently resourced and supported wit technical expertise.
• Support communication and coordination with USAID and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the deployment and execution of services and assistance to countries and on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure that program activities are compliant with SOPs and MSH policies.
• In collaboration with the management team, ensure that timely remedial actions are taken to mitigate risks.
• Represent the program to USAID missions and other donors at the country levels.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Advanced degree in public health, public policy, health economics, or a related discipline combined with the following minimum years of experience working in health systems in low or middle income settings: 15 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree, 12 years of relevant experience with Master's degree, 10 years of relevant experience with JD/ABD (all but dissertation), 8 years of relevant experience with PhD.
• At least 10 years of experience in management and implementation of health systems strengthening programs in or for low- and middle-income countries.
• Of the years of Direct Relevant Experience, at least three years of combined experience must have been physically based in LMIC countries.
• Demonstrated experience operating within the global HSS community on matters related to HSS in developing countries.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: financial protection, population coverage, service coverage, and/or related areas of HSS.
• Publication record in related area, and demonstrated ability to support and mentor teams to document and disseminate results.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID and other donor organizations.
• Fluency in oral and written English communication is required.
• Ability to interact professionally in one or more relevant foreign languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese) is preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.
  
  

The expected salary range for this position is: $125, $215,600.00 annually (U.S. locations only).

MSH considers multiple job-related factors when determining an offer, including but not limited to, business and organizational needs, candidate qualifications, internal equity, location, and internal budget.

Salary is just one of many aspects of our total rewards package; at MSH, our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive set of competitive benefits that includes a substantial vacation, sick and holiday policies, training and development programs, competitive insurance coverage for health, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, Flexible Spending Account, among others.

The selected candidate is expected to work from one of MSH's offices in the US.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

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