Kinshasa

MSH

MAIN PURPOSE OF COUNTRY PROJECT DIRECTOR

The Country Project Director is responsible for coordinating and managing all activities for the Medicines, Technology and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program in DRC. S/he also serves as the technical lead for project activities focusing on infection prevention and control (IPC), and optimizing the use of antimicrobials, including antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). S/he is responsible and accountable for the development, regular update, and implementation of country work plans and budgets to ensure the attainment of program goals and objectives in line with the project’s mandate and approaches, and to contribute to the goals of the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and of the local USAID Mission and government partners. S/he is the primary liaison between the project and the local USAID Mission, local government counterparts, stakeholders, and partners involved in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), pharmaceutical management activities, and/or implementing related programs in the country, such as IDDS, CDC, and the Global Health Supply Chain (GHSC) Project. The Country Project Director provides strategic and technical guidance to and is accountable for the management of the project’s country office, and works closely with the assigned Portfolio Manager and other project home office technical and operational staff based in the United States (Arlington, Virginia) and other MSH projects in the country to ensure that the plans and activities of the MTaPS Program effectively address the country’s priority pharmaceutical and commodity management needs. As the head of the Country Leadership Team, he or she ensures the timely and quality delivery of project products and activities and supervises in-country staff.

Please note this will be a short - term fixed contract  

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Performance Areas

Vision, Technical Strategy and Results

1. Develop and manage the Results Framework, Performance Monitoring Plan, Technical Strategy, annual project work plans, technical assistance plan and budget for project technical assistance in the country, in collaboration with US and internationally-based staff including the Senior Manager, Performance and M&E team, and Technical Advisors, according to USAID Mission requirements, obligations, results frameworks, approaches and standards, and Results Management Systems (RMS) guidelines.
2. Manage the implementation of project technical activities at the national, provincial/regional, and facility levels ensuring that all activities are adequately implemented in a timely fashion and that they adequately address pharmaceutical, regulatory and commodity management needs at the different levels of the system to meet the expectations of clients, partners, and other local stakeholders.
3. Provide technical leadership and direction for the development and implementation of innovative strategies and approaches in support to pharmaceutical system strengthening activities in country.
4. Facilitate the identification and provision of required short-term technical assistance in support to program activities in collaboration with home office and regional office based technical teams.

Monitor project training and on-site capacity building activities, ensuring the development of local institutional and personal capacities needed to maintain adequate pharmaceutical management systems while ensuring country ownership and sustainability of interventions.

1. Maintain close interaction with the Portfolio Manager based in Arlington to ensure adequate support to the country program, completion of work and the achievement of targets in a timely fashion and within budget. Additionally, ensure that plan adjustments are made and documented as necessary.

Documentation, Communication and Client Relations

1. Facilitate the review of technical reports developed by other team members and/or consultants ensuring the quality of delivered products and that reports/recommendations are appropriately disseminated among counterparts and partners.
2. Maintain all verbal and written communications with the local USG health team and represent project in meetings with external partners including the USAID Mission, CDC office, the Ministry of Health, USAID implementing partners, the Global Fund, other MSH projects in country, as well as with other public and private partners implementing health activities ensuring identification and coordination of commodity management priorities in support of national and USAID priorities.
3. Ensure the development of regular activity updates and their timely submission to the local Mission, and the development of quarterly and annual progress reports, financial reports and other reports as required to be submitted to the local USAID Mission as well as Program home office in Arlington.
4. Ensure the timely update of the project Strategic Monitoring System (SMS), USAID TraiNet, MSH and project external websites and others as may be required from time to time.
5. Ensure submission of technical documentation to MSH's central Institutional Memory System (IMS), clients, partners, and stakeholders.
6. Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, subcontractors, suppliers, and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
7. Seek out new and strategic partnerships in the public and private sectors to advance program objectives and promote innovation.

Project Management

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the country/project office and serve as a liaison with the home office to ensure that logistics, contracts, letters of agreement, and any approvals are adequately in place in support of program activities. Also, ensure adherence to MSH office management and accounting procedures.
• Conduct budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures, and MSH and project requirements.
• Ensure implementation of activities in compliance with project contracts, MSH and USAID policies, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Implement a Financial Pipeline Tracking system for effective budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and MSH and project requirements.
• Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with country needs, local context, and available resources.
• Promote and facilitate staff participation in MSH's Technical Exchange Networks (TEN), relevant social networks and south-to-south exchanges.
• Manage human resources as per MSH values, policies, and guidelines, and implement an effective performance management program focusing on results and individual accountability, including regular check-ins, annual reviews, supportive supervision, a merit-based reward system, training, coaching and career development support.

Safeguarding MSH

1. Ensure technical, financial, contractual, and political integrity are maintained to safeguard MSH’s reputation.
2. Ensure effective collaboration, coordination, and internal partnerships with other MSH projects, and departments to build synergies across programs for maximum impact.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

 
QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

Required:

1. MPH, MBA, or master's level degree in a health-related field required.

Preferred:

1. Physician, nurse, or pharmacist qualification preferred.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Required:

1. More than 10 years of demonstrated leadership experience and proven pharmaceutical system strengthening and project management experience. Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in pharmaceutical systems strengthening.
2. Several years of experience in senior-level international public health position(s) coupled with significant experience in the field of pharmaceutical management is required.
3. Experience in health systems strengthening is strongly preferred, particularly those related to the implementation of reproductive health, MNCH, HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB prevention, care, and/or pharmaceutical programs in developing countries.

Preferred:

1. 15 years of progressively responsible experience is preferred.  Experience with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank, is preferred.

Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills in a developing country setting with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

1. Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in technical content relevant to the project.
2. Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
3. Prior experience and success directing similar or larger international donor-funded projects.
4. Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills.
5. Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
6. Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
7. Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit. 
8. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
9. Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict
10. Management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
11. Demonstrated written and oral proficiency and excellent writing and presentation skills in both English and French are required.
12. Ability to travel as required to support the progress of program activities.

 
COMPETENCIES

CORE JOB COMPETENCIES:

Navigating the Environment:

1. Perspective, dealing with ambiguity, organizational agility, political savvy, and strategic agility. Ensuring Delivery of Results:
2. Functional/technical skills, client focus, managing through systems, managing and measuring work, negotiating, information sharing, process management, priority setting, problem-solving, and timely decision making.

Leading with Credibility:

1. Managing others—building effective teams, conflict management, managing vision and purpose, integrity and trust, motivating others, and approachability.

Core Personal Competencies:

1. Ethics and values, integrity and trust, listening, written communication.

Core MSH Competencies:

Adaptability, communication, problem-solving, creativity and innovation, quality and timeliness of work, quality of work and team relationships, resource utilization.

1. Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
2. Track record of and strong commitment to transparency and collaboration as demonstrated by sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, Collaborating Agencies, and donor organizations.
4. Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

1. Ability to travel as required to support the progress of program activities. This position will require 25% of domestic and international travel.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan. 

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