Relevant Experience:
AKHS,P is looking for a dynamic public health professional to become part of its Programs Unit. The Manager, Programs will play a key role in identification of new program opportunities, designing new programs to be offered within AKHS,P’s primary and secondary care continuum, and project and grant management for assigned health projects. S/he will offer and source technical support to programs to ensure that these are evidence-based, integrated within the healthcare system, contributing to the Government’s priorities in health, and the overall development of the populations which AKHS,P serves.
As part of his/her role, the Manager, Programs will coordinate closely with Finance, Operations and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning functions of the organization to ensure timely and quality implementation of the program, including programmatic, reporting, and financial deliverables. S/he will also be responsible for contributing to, the development of proposals for funding and support
Job Description:
- To provide overall technical guidance to field teams and ensure that programs are evidence-based, and designed and implemented to meet project objectives
- To ensure that field teams are achieving project targets (both programmatic and financial) according to detail implementation plans
- To coordinate with support departments and with regular programs for achieving project targets.
- To complement the effort of program department for designing new initiatives
- Knowledge management, report writing on semi and annual report.
- Lead role to develop and finalize annual work plans and to ensure implementation of project deliverables.
Period Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communication
- Regular travel to AKHS,P program sites of relevance (including Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Chitral)
- Meetings with stakeholders
- Participation in continuing professional education sessions/seminars/trainings
Position Specifications:
Qualification: Master’s in Public Health or related field; MBBS preferred.
Experience: At least 7 years’ experience of project / program management experience in the public health sphere.
Ability and Traits: A dynamic person with strong programmatic skills. Must have excellent knowledge of primary and secondary health care, administration skills, financial management skills, computer skills, project management skills, analytical skills, communication skills and proficiency in English and Urdu