Malaria Project Manager , Walter Reed Program - Tanzania

Locally known as the Walter Reed Southern Highlands AIDS Program, the Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) is an international non-governmental organization working in several countries conducting research studies and providing care and treatment to people affected by HIV/AIDS.  HJFMRI is funded by the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief PEPFAR. 

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHSW), HJFMRI has been leading a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania since 2004 with support from the President’s Emergency Plans for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  The program is based within the Mbeya Referral Hospital and has since extended to more than 100 health facilities in Mbeya, Rukwa and Ruvuma regions, which collectively represent a catchment area of about 6 million people.  Mbeya region is one of high prevalence regions in Tanzania and expansion of HIV care and treatment programs is critical.

Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidate to fill the position below.  Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya or e-mailed to;  jobswrpmbeya@gmail.com.  NOTE:  to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is Friday June 28^th, 2013. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.

1.        Position:                  Malaria Project Manager

Reports to:              Director, HJFMRI HIV PROGRAM

Location:                 Dar es Salaam

General Overview:

The Project Manager will directly support the Country Director, WRAIR and subordinate staff to manage, plan, coordinate and execute current operations and develop future operational plans. Under the supervision of the Director, HJFMRI HIV Program, the incumbent will support program implementation through a combination of directing, managing, planning, coordination and execution of program activities within WRP/HJFMRI. The Project Manager will keep a close eye on quality of data collection, and support the development of evaluation and research protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Coordinate activities with Tanzania  Partners;

·         Oversee quality assurance activities for data collection;

·         Support development and execution of protocols;

·         Facilitate planning and development within program through identification of budgetary, human, equipment, infrastructure and other resource requirements;

·         Assist partners in capacity building by establishing structures, tools and mechanisms to improve services including enhanced data collection and fiscal accounting and analysis and application of findings towards program planning;

·         Travel within Tanzania for the purpose of program management, continued service development, implementation and evaluation of research and service delivery;

·         Work with partners to ensure the collection of quality data within relevant areas of funding and the reporting of this data as required;

·         Assist in – Country partners and Country Director of the Walter Reed Program Tanzania in the submission of annual funding requests for continued support of care and treatment activities;

·         Identify and solicit funding from other sources as needed;

·         Provides collaborative assistance to other research sites that require the incumbent’s expertise;

·         Prepares funding documents and written reports;

·         Develop and maintain good working relationships with other partners, governmental and non- governmental, within the three regions;

·         Attend meetings with the US Government partners (PEPFAR and PMI);

·         Provide monthly reports to Country Director and WRAIR Point of Contract.

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline (Science or management); Masters Degree in Business Management, Public Health, International Relations or a relevant technical field is required

·         Minimum of five years of experience in health related project management and leadership experience managing complex, multi-sector programs

·         Program management experience and training in international setting, in particular, with in a developing country situation

·         Program monitoring and evaluation

·         Budget development, management and reporting

·         Excellent communication skills; ability to troubleshoot technical procedures; ability to work independently and supervise others

·         Knowledge about malaria disease and prevention and/or execution of epidemiology studies based upon training or experience preferred

Walter Reed Program is an equal opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.