Principal Investigator

Job Description

Pact seeks an experienced Principal Investigator (PI) for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) implement and sustain a comprehensive response to HIV and technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of regional authorities in the United Republic of Tanzania under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This project will improve service delivery models; strengthen all health systems while sustaining achieved gains and expanding the HIV/TB response; transform partnerships that support the management, oversight, reporting, and funding of health facilities (HF); and provide technical assistance and capacity-building services to strengthen the ability of local and regional government agencies and partners to implement and sustain a comprehensive response to HIV/TB. This position is contingent upon award.

Key Responsibilities

• The PI will provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the project.
• S/he will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project and will serve as the primary liaison with the CDC on management and technical matters.
• S/he will ensure that the project meets stated goals, outcomes, benchmarks, and reporting requirements.
• S/he will promote the use of recognized evidence-based tools and promising innovations for strengthening the capacities of local organizations.
• S/he will take a leadership role in coordination among CDC and key stakeholders, including partners, government stakeholders, and other CDC and donor-funded projects.
• S/he will manage and coordinate the implementation of activities across project partners, ensuring successful integration of activities.
• S/he will liaise closely with Pact Tanzania’s Country Director and finance team and Pact’s Washington, DC, team to ensure that all project activities are compliant with USG rules and regulations, as well as consistent Pact’s policies, procedures and best practices.
• S/he will oversee project planning (i.e., development of work plans and project budget), monitoring and reporting (i.e., review and approve periodic budgets and technical and financial reports) in accordance with the highest standards.
• S/he will oversee project budget and work in close coordination with the Business Official to meet expected results, ensuring cost-effective use of donor and Pact’s resources.
• S/he will provide strategic management and oversight of the project’s subaward portfolio.
• S/he will oversee project staff in helping partners establish reporting and tracking systems to provide key information in an efficient and timely manner.
• S/he will ensure that program meets programmatic and financial targets and makes accurate projections.
• S/he will represent the project at conferences, working groups, and meetings to support CDC and Pact’s thought leadership in HIV prevention, care, and treatment among vulnerable groups.

• Master’s degree and 11+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 6 years of management experience.
• At least 11+ years of experience in global health programming particularly in HIV, TB, capacity strengthening, service delivery, and/or systems strengthening.
• At least eight years of experience as a Project Director or in a comparable senior leadership and prime managerial position on international donor projects.
• Experience in East Africa, preferably Tanzania.
• Experience working on and leading teams for US government contracts and/or cooperative agreements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Familiarity with PEPFAR-funded programming and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully building and effectively managing a diverse team of employees and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, and work with and between different stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building.
• The candidate must be demonstrably proficient (oral, writing and reading) in English.
• Ability to travel within Tanzania and occasionally internationally.

• Knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Tanzania.
• Broad understanding of public health, health systems, and health policy and practice in Tanzania, particularly as relates to HIV and TB.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and/or vulnerable groups in Tanzania.
• Tanzania nationals and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

About the Organization

Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.