Program Manager - Swaziland

Program Manager will have overall responsibility for ensuring that necessary clinical and support staff are in place to implement the Soka Uncobe program, a Swazi MOH lead National Program to circumcise men and boys to prevent the further spread of HIV.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the Human Resources technical lead, and advise about all HR related issues pertaining to the Soka Uncobe field teams. Forecast HR needs (team numbers and team composition) per the Soka Uncobe implementation plan Responsible for overall placement of all Soka Uncobe MC HR, in close collaboration with local partners and the Ministry Of Health Work closely with Jhpiego’s HR Program Assistant, Finance Manager, Administration Assistant, Clinical Team and Regional Coordinators to oversee all Jhpiego MC field staff Triage HR issues arising in the field to the appropriate contracting organization Liase with SU staff placed at Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Resolve interorganizational HR issues such as holiday coverage, on call, leave allowances/requests, etc.) Lead recruitment and selection of new staff as needed Oversee the expatriate volunteer doctor program Support logistics, i.e. transportation (emergency and staff), catering (staff and client), and staff accommodation in relocation sites Coordinate and lead monthly site coordinator meetings Assist with the coordination of Soka Uncobe campaign orientations Draft weekly, monthly, and quarterly HR reports Work collaboratively with Baltimore and field staff to ensure that resources for effective and timely program implementation are available Work collaboratively with finance staff to prepare and track the progress of project and activity budgets Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the prime and the donor Ensure compliance with Jhpiego and JHU operational policies and regulations

Required Qualifications:

Advanced degree with 3+ years’ experience managing international health programs Excellent attention to detail and highly organized Strong programming, management and technical skills Knowledge of international and USG donor agencies and private sector foundations Demonstrated skills in the technical side of program implementation Experience in the development of strategic and tactical plans in cooperation with other stakeholders Ability to interact with established networks of senior level international health professionals, donors, universities and other partners Team player with good perspective of field programs Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination Aware of and sensitive to working in multiple socio-economic settings and with multi-cultural groups in a developing country environment Appreciation for socio-cultural differences in countries, preferably having lived and worked in one or more low resource settings

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