Program Manager: Accra - Jhpiego
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reports to: Project Director
- Supervises: Senior Program Officer
- Develop detailed implementation plans and budgets, and submit for review and approval with clear team accountability aligned with the program proposal, in close collaboration with internal and external team players
- Harness human, material, and financial resources appropriate for the program
- Maintain an overview of the project budget (regularly monitor budget versus actual (BVA) expenditure) and proactively develop timely solutions to the project’s under- and overspends in line with organization and donor requirements
- Ensure continuous monitoring of program activities, as well as timely and accurate evaluation and reporting of progress toward the achievement of program goals and objectives
- Supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff; align their efforts with program goals
- Coordinate technical input from different international technical experts and support international advisors to understand the local context for the project
- Monitor and supervise short- and long-term consultants contributing to program efforts
- Contribute to establishing, maintaining, and improving active and regular working relationships with government authorities, donors, and other partner agencies
- Utilize learning from the field to contribute to the improvement of the project, development and implementation of other programs/projects, and advocacy initiatives
- Provide timely program updates to the Project Director, relevant departments, and US-based backstopping teams
- Present progress, achievements, and lessons learned to key stakeholders, including Ministry of Health/Ghana Health Services and other relevant partners.
- Develop program risk mitigation plans along with teams for smooth implementation of the program, identifying delays and informing the Project Director
- Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control
- Ensure that project reports and publications are of high quality and produced on time in line with agreed deadlines
- In coordination with the Communications Advisor, Jhpiego and partner communications and program teams, and technical contributors, support the development and implementation of KM approaches
- Support external communications efforts, including the development or review of success stories, articles, blog posts, or other external communications products
- MPH or equivalent advanced degree
- At least 5 years’ related experience managing donor-funded projects or research studies, or other work relevant to the position (e.g., developing or implementing programs, working in health/development sector, overseas experience, working with donor or multilateral agencies, business development, or grants management)
- Certified in PM@Jhpiego (Jhpiego’s internal project management curricula) or PMD Pro, or will be within 60 days of hire
- Experience implementing USG progams strongly preferred
- Experience supervising and mentoring staff
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work proactively, organize and manage own work, and assist others to do the same
- Prepare and submit on time high-quality reports for donors/funders
- Successfully develop, analyze, and review budgets
- Successfully develop work plans in collaboration with multiple partners
- Understanding of global health, development program and financial management principles
- A commitment to responsiveness and to supporting a positive team culture
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Have experience working in a targeted region or geographic area; speaking the local language is an added value
- Ability to travel within the country
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