Project Lead - Malaria Diagnosis and Treatment project in Ethiopia

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is actively seeking to continue our work to improve equitable access to high-impact, evidence-based health services in Ethiopia. We are currently looking for a Project Lead to manage a potential 5-year Malaria Diagnosis and Treatment project in Ethiopia. The purpose of the program is to strengthen partnerships and coordination at national and regional levels, promote effective use of resources, and strengthen and scale up quality assurance systems for malaria diagnosis and treatment. Our history in Ethiopia Since the early 2000s, we have worked with Ethiopia's Ministry of Health and local governments to empower leaders, train pharmacy workers, help health facilities select and procure medicines more cost effectively, and design information systems that support evidence-based decision making. Our programs help strengthen the capacity of local governments, institutions, and communities to combat HIV and TB, improve emergency preparedness and response plans, and provide access to safe, quality medicines and pharmaceutical services. More information can be obtained on our website: https://msh.org/countries/ethiopia/ About your role Our Project Leads direct and manage our projects and are accountable for project deliverables and results. They do this by ensuring the values of MSH: Respect, Accountability, Equity and Impact, are embedded in all project activities. In this regard, they have full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the projects, including vision and technical strategy; project management; documentation and communication; client(s) stakeholder(s) relationships; and coordination and synergy with other MSH projects. This position is contingent upon award and funding. How will YOU accomplish this? As the Project Lead, you will be expected to provide technical leadership and managerial oversight for, and ensure the efficient implementation of, all project strategies and activities. Specific areas of accountability could include: Overseeing the implementation of program activities (which may include a combination of: Malaria Diagnostics and Treatment operations; Health Systems Strengthening; Integrated Health Services; Quality Improvement; Capacity Strengthening; Healthcare Financing; Leadership, Management and Governance; and Human Resources for Health), and providing high quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and project administration. Ensuring effective contract/agreement implementation in strict compliance with contract/agreement clauses, MSH and donor policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Promoting the MSH values of creating an equitable and respectful work environment, that fosters a sense of belonging for all. You will ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context, and available resources. You will manage and mentor the project team as per MSH policies and guidelines and implement an effective performance-management program including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, training, and coaching to encourage our staff in their career development initiatives. Fostering the growth of a data driven environment with a focus on impact. You will be required to develop a measurable technical strategy and execute a project results framework, performance monitoring plan, and a results and learning dissemination plan. These will be supported by annual work plans as per contract/agreement requirements, MSH technical frameworks and standards. Nurturing our client and stakeholder relationships is a core focus of the Project Lead position. Your emphasis will be on building and maintaining strong respectful working relations with all internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners. This list is not exhaustive, and we would expect our Project Leads to be both innovative and strategic in suggesting and implementing new methods to achieve the outcomes and impact desired by our client and needed by the people the project aims to serve.

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global nonprofit advisory firm that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to effectively and efficiently deliver high-functioning health systems. With work in more than 40 countries across 5 continents, we advance knowledge and technology globally to support people locally to achieve health for all. From health ministry to community, private sector to civil society, as trusted advisors, we make the foundational changes that support the whole health system.