Project Director, CDC C&T Sierra Leone

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Key Responsibilities:

Position Summary:
The Project Director will provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight for the CDC-funded program to strengthen the national HIV care and treatment (C&T) program in Sierra Leone. The Project Director will ensure the program achieves its goals, aligns with donor requirements, and responds to the needs of the national health system. The project budget is estimated to be $12M per year over 5 years. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. Selection of the final applicant is subject to CDC approval. The project is anticipated to begin in October 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, devotions, chapel, prayer, worship); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
• Provide overall vision, leadership, and management for the project.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with CDC, PEPFAR, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure the program achieves its objectives within scope, time, and budget.
• Oversee project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, civil society organizations, and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies.
• Represent the program at national and international forums.
• Oversee operational and administrative functions, including HR and finance.
• Monitor program performance and ensure quality and efficiency.
• Manage relationships with local partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Ensure compliance with CDC and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure program alignment with objectives.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health, medicine, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience managing complex public health programs, preferably in low-resource settings.
• Proven expertise in HIV/AIDS programs and health systems strengthening.
• Experience with PEPFAR-funded programs or CDC cooperative agreements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Language Requirements:

English required.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Travel within country required.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted