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Under the overall guidance of the Senior CDC IGH Advisor and IGH/CDC Leadership, the Project Manager NSTOP will oversee the management of Pakistan’s NSTOP Program. He/she is expected to perform following key duties at the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) for the Polio Eradication Initiative:
Responsibilities:
The NSTOP Project Manager shall;
- Provide strategic and technical support to all NSTOP program areas
- Participate in the design and conduct of training for the NSTOP assignees
- Conduct bi-monthly supervisory and capacity-building visits with each NSTOP assignee
- Monitor and evaluate Field work of NSTOP assignees through routine phone and email communication and site visits in their States of assignment.
- Foster inter-agency collaboration, and partnership on communication on NSTOP and other polio vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Provide updates to the inter-agency team on key activities and outcomes on NSTOP assignees.
- Represent the NSTOP Program in meetings with the Government and partners
- Provide monthly reports to CDC-GID Project Officer and IGH leadership on summary of activities
- Prepare Quarterly reports for NSTOP inter-agency partnership.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and presentations for meetings as required
- Oversee administrative functions of the NSTOP program, including assignments, policies, etc. in consultation with respective Government Authorities.
- Travel to provinces to meet with Provincial EOC coordinators, District Coordinators and other stakeholders.
- Participate actively in pre-campaign and intra-campaign supportive supervision and monitoring in the most challenging districts and union councils
- Create an environment of transparency and openness, encouraging dialogue and continuous improvement.
- Recognize and reward great work based on merit, ensuring fair and equitable practices within the program.
Requirements:
- A minimum of a Master of Public Health, specialization in Field Epidemiology is preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience serving in a similar management and leadership position in a reputable Organization involving team mentoring and coaching.
- At least 5 years of prior work experience in immunization activities – preferably polio eradication – or related public health programs working in collaboration with NGOs, UN organizations, Government agencies or Ministries.
- Demonstrated results-based management experience
Experience:
- Experience in working with the Pakistan EPI and/or PEI program
- Expertise in routine immunization, polio eradication, and Vaccine-Preventable Disease surveillance, plus proven project management skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Pakistan government functions; preferably senior-level job experience in federal /provincial health departments
- Knowledge and experience on strategies to reach areas with insecurity with immunization services will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of standard computer software packages with experience in MS Word, MS Excel spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint
Functional Skills:
- Demonstrated project planning and management skills for organizing, planning, and executing projects from conception through implementation.
- Excellent leadership skills include the capacity to organize people to achieve a shared goal.
- Proven experience and capacity to create a conducive working environment for staff within the organization.
- Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including, experience with successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and other professional settings.
Other Required Skills and abilities
- Analytical approach to work and ability to make quick but balanced decisions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in local Pakistani languages, particularly Pashto is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and an investigative initiative.
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
- Able to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships.
- Ability and readiness to travel, as this position involves field supervision.