Vacant Positions

CARE Malawi a Non-Governmental relief and development organization is recruiting for a manager and technical expert in at least three of the following services: maternal, newborn and child health; nutrition; family planning; malaria control; HIV/AIDS; water and sanitation; or tuberculosis programs. The successful candidate will oversee a SWaP-linked programming for health services delivery project that will be implemented in a consortium.

CARE is therefore looking for a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the position of Deputy Program Director.

Please note that the position will be contingent upon approval and being awarded the project

Responsibilities:

• Provide program leadership and strategic direction on SWaP-linked programming for health to ensure the Program’s technical and financial integrity and to achieve program goals, objectives and targets.
• Work collaboratively with other program team members to ensure that necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.
• Ensure high-quality program implementation, consistent with Malawi’s national health guidelines.
• Promote and support the dissemination of program information among the program team.
• Develop and modify Malawi work plan including budgets with Chief of Party, technical advisors and Finance Manager.
• Work with M&E staff to develop M&E framework and track data/results.
• Ensure compliance with operational policies and regulations.

Skills and qualifications:

• Relevant clinical or technical degree with post-graduate level training, preferably in public health
• At least eight years of directly relevant professional experience in successful field implementation and management of programs in at least two of the following areas: maternal, newborn and child health; nutrition; family planning; malaria control; HIV/AIDS; water and sanitation; or TB programs for public, private or NGO sector
• Proven leadership skills, as well as skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Proven track record managing a program team composed of several technical experts, program, finance and administrative staff for at least two years
• Knowledge of the Malawi Health SWaP program of work
• Understanding of donor regulations and procedures

Applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience should send application letters enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae with three traceable referees and a telephone contact to: -

The Country Director
CARE Malawi
P/Bag A-89
LILONGWE

Email: recruitment@caremalawi.org

Closing date for receipt of applications is August 6, 2010. Email applications are most encouraged as probable candidates may contacted earlier as short listing will be ongoing.