| | Basic function of the Job:
The Policy Project Manager reports to the Head of Programmes. He/She focuses on building advocacy portfolio for the country program generally and specifically to improve human resources for health, reproductive health and rights and increased health financing In consultation with the Head of Programmes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following.
Program Implementation / Work plan oversight: Leads annual planning on advocacy and for the HSA project for the country; supports all projects to mainstream advocacy, oversees timely HSA work plan implementation, and ensures synergy between HSA and the different projects, both existing and pipeline, in planning and implementation of advocacy. Further, the manager ensures efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of project in a timely manner
Budget monitoring: In collaboration with finance units develops annual advocacy and HSA budgets, guides implementers on donor and organizational financial policies, ensures value for money, enhances accountability in use of funds
Technical support: Scans the policy environment for heath financing, HRH and RH commodities, develops systems and processes for translating knowledge into policy, comes up with advocacy strategies, builds capacity and provides technical support to Amref staff & partners on advocacy to implement their advocacy plans.
Documentation and reporting: Ensures that advocacy activities are monitored, evaluated and reported. Compiles activity reports and ensures finely and quality donor reports based on the donor contractual agreements Does documentation of lessons learnt from the projects and disseminates results widely
Oversight of adherence to internal systems: In consultation with the Finance Unit ensures adherence to internal systems by ensuring that standard operating procedures for program implementation are adhered to including travel policy, procurement and asset management procedures HR procedures and financial systems.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
A social science, public policy or law degree and advanced degree in Health Policy, Health Management, Global Health, Public Health or related fields
5 years relevant expenence in multi-country programming human resources for health advocacy, reproductive health and rights and knowledge of policy issues on reproductive health commodities.
Experience in project management with proven track record in program planning, management, budgeting, supervision, documentation and reporting.
Experience and knowledge of Malawi Health Systems is an added advantage
Demonstrated team leader with excellent communication skills
Technically sound in health systems strengthening
Able to network, mobilize stakeholders and rally them towards a common course
Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop respectful, positive relationships with a range of partners including policymaker and health care leaders,
Able to twill and work with networks
Well organized, results focused, creative and flexible
If you meet the above requirements, deliver your application letters (Clearly indicating the title of the position being applied for on the cover of the envelope, or in the e-mail address subject line), up-to-date CV with 3 traceable referees, 2 of whom should be your most recent employers, at our Lilongwe Office, Area 47/2/38, Linthipe Road, near Small World Bus depot, or to the following address.
Email: RecruitmentMalawi@amref.org
Applications received later than 05th June 2017 will not be considered. Selection Interview’s to be conducted as soon as possible and date of commencement to follow within the month of June 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged “Amref is an Equal opportunities Employer”
Location: Lilongwe
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: N/A
Job deadline: 2017-06-05
Company: Amref Health Africa | | | |
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