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| Project Director, Malaria Dept. |
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| About the Organization |
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Population Services International |
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Malaria |
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Non-Profit/NGO |
| Description: |
Population Services International (PSI) is a non-profit public health organization, operating in more than 65 low and middle income countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services using public and private sector techniques and innovative communications campaigns. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial, non profit and public sectors to increase access to health products and services for low income and vulnerable populations. With a strong orientation towards measurable health impact, PSI provides and promotes products and services for malaria control, family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS and other diseases. PSI is one of the largest organizations providing malaria control services and has delivered tens of millions of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) and insecticide retreatment kits and more than 15 million malaria drug treatments. The PSI Malaria department aims to improve the quality and performance of malaria control programs around the world. For more information, please visit: www.psimalaria.org |
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| About the Position |
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Full-Time |
| Related Areas: |
International Health
Maternal and Child Health
Public Health - General
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| Openings: |
1 |
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Washington, DC (United States) | Map It! |
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| Description: |
PSI seeks candidates for a Project Director to provide vision, direction, leadership and management to an upcoming USAID Global LLIN cooperative agreement. The Project Director will serve as a resource on health information collection, analysis, use and dissemination within the USAID GH’s cooperating agency community. This full-time position is based in Washington, D.C., and reports to the Vice President, Malaria Control. Approximately 25% international travel is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee the design and implementation of multi-country, comprehensive and sustainable LLIN projects in partnership with USAID, USAID partners, National Malaria Control Programs (NMCPs) and other global and local malaria control partners
• Effectively collaborate with all key partners and stakeholders throughout the life of the project
• Coordinate a cadre of malaria prevention experts to provide technical assistance to USAID and NMCPs on issues related to malaria policy, LLIN distribution, malaria communications and operations research
• Manage partner relationships including consortium members and sub-grantees
• Supervise core project staff, ensuring sound implementation of the financial, technical and administrative requirements of the project
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| Compensation: |
No Response |
| Qualifications: |
• A Master’s degree or higher in relevant subject areas, preferably in public health and/or management is required
• Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision making and interpersonal skills
• At least 10 years of senior level management experience operating large, complex projects within developing country contexts
• Demonstrated international credibility as a leader on matters of malaria control and prevention in developing countries
• At least 5 years senior level experience working in malaria control programs in developing countries, preferably including experience in capacity building, with 15 plus years of professional experience
• Experience interacting with developing country government, international organization, other bilateral donor and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials is required
• Experience serving government agencies
• Effective English oral and written communications skills; ability to interact professionally in at least one of the following foreign languages (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) is highly preferred
* Please be advised that this position is tentative pending grant approval.
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| Start Date: |
May-June 2009 |
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No Response |
Posting available until Wednesday,
July 01, 2009
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| For more information, contact: |
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Ashley
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http://www.psi.org |
| How to Apply: |
Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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