We believe in a world in which every human life is valued, and health and human dignity are shared by all.
We believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable, quality healthcare solutions to women, children and their communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more.
We believe change starts with her.
We work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they are disproportionately affected by illness and poverty. We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident children, and that communities depend on their livelihoods. We’re making an impact – learn more.
We believe in people.
We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence and respect every day. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and a meaningful benefits package, with opportunities to learn and grow. We especially encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply. Read more from our President & CEO below.
Overview
As our Program Manager, you will be responsible for providing the overall vision, leadership, and guidance for all consortium members associated with the grant and externally with Health Pool Fund/Crown Agent staff, host governments, other donors, and stakeholders. You will have principal responsibility for overall project management and technical operations to ensure that project tasks and objectives are successfully met.
You will represent CMMB as the primary point of contact for information on the progress and current status of all activities under the agreement, and you will manage the preparation and presentation of all proposed implementation plans and reports. You will lead a team and serve as the primary point of contact with the donor in South Sudan regarding implementation of activities and management matters relating to the agreement.
We’re looking for a deeply passionate, experienced Program Manager, who will champion our values, balance strategic thinking with operational excellence, drive growth of our programmatic portfolio, lead a high-performing team, and persistently push for superior quality in programming for women’s and children’s health.
Responsibilities
· Provide overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of health project activities in the project area, including overseeing all aspects (programmatic, financial, administrative, personnel), with high quality and measurable impact.
· Oversee the annual work plans preparation, identify external technical support needs and ensure that appropriate management practices are being used in project implementation, and the Monitoring and Evaluation systems are being used to provide timely management information.
· Participate in developing and implementing information dissemination activities to publicize the project achievements and results with concerned stakeholders and communities.
· Work closely with consortium member teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and delivery of needed drugs, supplies and other materials.
· Responsible for liaison on a regular basis with the donor team to keep them abreast of the progress on the project implementation.
· Oversee the timely submission and approval of quarterly financial and narrative reports to the donor.
· Ensure monitoring and evaluation plans and reporting templates are in place/available.
· Provide training and support for all consortium staff on M&E Strategy, planning and tools (evaluations, surveys, other) and also donor requirements and reporting guidelines. For surveys, train staff and enumerators on Digital Data Gathering (DDG) devices including on questionnaires and data collection. Participate in surveys, ensure the data is uploaded in a timely and accurate manner, and analyze data with the team.
· Lead in monitoring, regularly reviewing and analyzing progress and outputs against the targets and propose modifications as required, to increase effectiveness and impact of the project.
· Identify and design questionnaires and tools, key indicators and targets for each project component and for each M&E indicator.
· Maintain the CMAM Report online database.
· Ensure compliance with program, CMMB and donor templates, policies and guidelines.
· Everything else that it takes to live out our mission and keep a good sense of humor.
Qualifications
You have 7+ years of experience working in community development/health field in humanitarian setting, with 3+ years in a senior management position. You also have an MPH or advanced degree in international health development, and you have good knowledge of IDSR, MHIS operating system and are conversant with the use and maintenance of DHIS data tool. You speak the language of international public health, know the challenges and current issues, and approach them full of optimism, integrity and passion for creating real change.
You know what needs to be done to effectively manage and mentor organizations with various levels of skills and experience. You have a well-established track record of solid, ethical business judgment, financial acumen and fiscal stewardship, and you have a proven ability to build trust, foster collaborative relationships and realize impactful relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders.
You’re relentlessly strategic, and have the ability to translate these skills into flawless operational plans, ensuring we have a competitive advantage and take advantage of best practices.
You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your cover letter and resume to bwakoli@cmmb.org and brobinson@cmmb.org.
