I-TECH Mozambique Country Director

At the International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH), we bring a spirit of respect, trust, and collaboration to all that we do. Our offices and projects span across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, joining over 700 international and domestic staff in the mission of providing effective prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases in resource-limited settings. As a center operated jointly through the University of Washington and the University of California, San Francisco, I-TECH draws on the research, resources, and expertise of these institutions and the strength of our global partnerships. Our talented staff supports the development of a skilled health care workforce and well-organized national health delivery systems worldwide.

I-TECH staff bring an attitude of hope to our projects and are linked by our passion, our professional standards, our personal connection to our work, and our commitment to integrity, flexibility, and quality.

I-TECH believes in creating a rewarding work environment through mutual respect and opportunities for personal and professional growth and renewal. I-TECH is currently recruiting a Country Director for the I-TECH Mozambique office. This position requires an individual with demonstrated expertise in public health and global health program management and capacity development. Effective communication with diverse staff, the local Ministry of Health and other governmental bodies, US-based funders, and other implementing partners within and beyond Mozambique is essential. The Mozambique Country Director must provide leadership in developing sustainable programs, and cope with rapid changes in both funding and programmatic direction as dictated by the funder. He or she must effectively use available resources and sophisticated problem-solving skills to meet these expectations.

Required credentials for this position are a master’s degree or higher in public health or a related field, and at least 5 years’ experience with a leadership role in complex, multi-faceted public health programs, including at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role. Applicants should also have knowledge of program management, monitoring and evaluation methods, and the cultural and programmatic issues faced by resource-limited countries with high HIV prevalence, and be fluent in spoken and written Portuguese and English.

How to apply:

Please visit the University of Washington Human Resources website at www.uw.edu/jobs. Search for requisition #94037.