Senior Program Officer, Integrated Health

Reports to: Associate Director, Integrated Health

Project Description:

The EpiC Project in Myanmar supports integrated health interventions to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable populations in the country. The project supports stronger health systems, including community health systems, testing and treatment access and case management, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, and aims to improve capacities to detect, prevent, and respond to infectious diseases.

Job Summary:

Provides aid and support to project, programs and/or portfolios. Collects, compiles, and analyzes information relevant to projects. Assists with project implementation. Ensures project activities are on track with work plans and that technical expertise informs project implementation. Gathers information to assist with project activities. Provides project support, in addition to communication efforts related to project management and execution. Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations. Monitors budget for projects and maintain monitoring system for reviewing project status. Ensures completion of project while adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Responsible for direct project implementation and delivery.

Accountabilities:

Programmatic Management Support:

Provides support to project management and relationship with local partner organizations,

Leads assigned project tasks and oversees task completion.

Contributes to program development, budgeting and project design efforts.

Synthesizes existing information and data into an overarching summary of progress on key project activities.

Programmatic Administration:

Ensures proper documentation of the project and partners activities

Liaises with regional and HQ for the contracting process

Finance Support:

Reads and interprets budget to understand tracking and suggest budget items/approach for tasks.

Drafts sub-award packages and reviews sub-award package and provides comments before submission for approval.

Manages the pre-award assessment process.

Liaises with subcontractors; facilitates partner/sub-award communication related to task completion and planning.

Applied Knowledge &Skills:

Full understanding of project/project management concepts and practices.

Strong knowledge of local organizations and potential partners working to address infectious diseases (such as HIV, TB and malaria) in Myanmar.

Strong experience/technical knowledge of infectious diseases in Myanmar (such as HIV, TB and malaria).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong and demonstrated project/project management skills.

Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

Ability to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely matter.

Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with stakeholders and staff.

Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, fluent in Myanmar language.

Competencies:

Employees are expected to possess or have high potential for development of the three fundamental competencies below.

Project Management (Planning and Time Management) – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once.

Creating and Managing Systems and Processes Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization needs in systems design.

Problem-solving: Analyzes problems, seeks input from others and considers a variety of solutions. Chooses most efficient and effective solutions with attention to the impact that solution has on other projects and tasks.

Problem-solving & Impact:

Works on problems of diverse scopes that require review of various factors.

Uses cost benefit/risk assessment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.

Builds productive working relationships internally and externally.

Supervision Given/Received:

Receives little instruction on routine work. Receives methods and procedures on new projects or assignments.

Education:** *

Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Public Health, Health, Social Science, Development or related subjects.

Project management certification is a plus.

Experience:** *

A minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices.

Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

Typical office environment.

Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

This position will be based in Yangon, with limited travel (less than 10% of the time) outside the city.

Note: Only Myanmar citizens or legal permanent residents of Myanmar are eligible .

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