Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan Jobs-2024
Position: Program Manager
Organization: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan
Location: Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan
Deadline for Application: 29th February, 2024
Overview:
The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is currently seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Program Manager for the Integrated Package of Systems Strengthening, Nutrition, and Immunizations in Pakistan (SNIP) project. This project, supported by Gavi the Vaccine Alliance and The Power of Nutrition, aims to reduce infant and child mortality and morbidity due to vaccine-preventable diseases and undernutrition in priority districts of Pakistan.
Role Summary:
The Program Manager will be responsible for successfully implementing the SNIP project in various districts of Gilgit Baltistan. This role will involve providing technical support and guidance to district teams, coordinating with provincial teams and project management, and ensuring effective program management, monitoring, and delivery of results around immunization efforts and nutrition interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
Support integration and system strengthening needs for immunization and nutrition: Provide expertise and guidance to district teams, ensuring they are equipped with necessary knowledge and resources for effective project implementation.
Act as a liaison between provincial teams and higher-level project management: Serve as a bridge between provincial teams and higher-level project management, ensuring smooth communication and addressing concerns or challenges arising at the provincial level.
Coordination, communication, and stakeholder management: Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), Provincial Health Department, and project stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance project objectives.
Ensure effective program/project management, monitoring, and delivery of results: Develop and implement strategies to increase immunization levels and uptake of nutritional interventions, oversee procurement requirements, and ensure timely implementation of project activities.
Qualification & Experience:
- MBBS, BScN/ MScN, MPH, or Diploma in Public Health
- At least 5 years’ experience in project/program management/coordination in development sector
- Previous experience working with Provincial Department of Health will be an added advantage
- Proficiency in technical report writing, proposal writing, and professional software
Skills, Ability, and Traits Required:
- Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver results according to time-bound deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and ability to train others
- High standard of writing ability
- Flexibility to work with diverse program teams and support evolving work streams
- Willingness to travel to program-focused geographic areas
Application Process:
The position is contingent on approval of funds. Interested candidates meeting the criteria are encouraged to apply before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview.
AKHS, P is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
Environmental Commitment:
AKHS is committed to reducing its impact on climate and the environment and has set the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. The Program Manager, along with their Line Manager, is expected to identify and understand the environmental impact of their work and take measures to reduce these impacts, aligning with AKHS's goal of achieving net-zero carbon operations.
Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of communities in Gilgit Baltistan through effective immunization and nutrition interventions. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team at Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan.
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