FHI 360 VACANCIES: DISTRICT MANAGER

District Manager

Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Job Summary:

This position leads the implementation of the APC project’s technical strategy at the district level using Quality improvement approaches.

Accountabilities:

• Provides support to program management such as developing of partner work plans and program reporting
• Provides coaching and mentorship to the clinical partners to improve program performance
• Mentors and coaches District coordinators
• Tracks partner performance against targets
• Identifies key priority areas for Quality Improvement (QI) activities
• Designs, implements, and coordinates project QI activities across all program areas to achieve program goals
• Participates in building capacity of  partner staff in clinical care and the implementation of QI activities
• Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned

Competencies:

There are 31 FHI 360 development competencies, of greatest focus for this particular job will be:

• 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. Marshals people, time, and resource efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner, and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
• People Management (Making Others Great) – Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Helps establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.
• Creating and Managing Systems and Processes – Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.
• Employees are expected to possess, or have high-potential for development of these three fundamental competencies.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with program design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent and demonstrated program/project management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of complex scope that require evaluation of variable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions.
• Networks with key internal and external personnel.
• Decisions may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Typically reports to Technical Director.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medicine.

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 + years’ experience with program management, cross- cultural communications, US Government rules and regulations.
• Substantial experience using computerized information systems.
• Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in Setswana.
• Prior team lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience preferred.
• experience with HIV program management
• Experience with designing and implementing quality improvement projects
• Experience with coaching and mentoring
• Strong knowledge of the Botswana HIV program
• Ability to travel in country frequently

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5-50 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.

Travel Requirements:

• 10%-25%

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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