BASIC PURPOSE: This position reports directly into the unit head and will provide direct and/or indirect supervision for technical program officers in unit in conjunction with the unit head. The person in this role will also bring his/her own technical expertise in the field of Global Health.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Make recommendations to the Executive director of Global Health regarding programmatic efforts.
- Provide support and direction to Global Health program officers in Maternal and Child Health, Malaria, HIV and Congregational Health programs.
- Build relationships with key partners within portfolio areas.
- Conduct small workshops and webinars and make presentations to mid-size groups regarding programmatic work.
- Represent Global Health with United Methodist Churches’ Health and Welfare Ministries.
- Oversee Global Health grant making process.
- Supervise directly or indirectly Global Health Program Officers and other staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Adept at managing relationships and projects in a church or faith based setting.
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Expertise making strategic decisions based on tangible data as well as contextual information.
- Knowledge and experience with strategic planning, grant making, project implementation, management and evaluation.
- An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
- Experience and understanding of the Global Health field, including in global, regional and local contexts (particularly in developing countries)
- A good coach who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.
- Comfortable working in a faith based setting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills essential.
- Ability to be flexible in fast-paced environment and strategize under pressure.
- Understand and respect cultural, religious, and political environments and use diplomacy when working with the staff, local partners, local authorities, and beneficiary population.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s in Public Health or equivalent experience.
- At least 7 years of experience with at least three years’ experience managing people.
- Technical expertise in health programs is required.
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