Senior Program Coordinator, Malawi

Job Description

The scope of work for the contractor is expected to include, but may not be limited to the following services and deliverables:

Coordination and monitoring of local implementing partners

1. Coordinate and monitor the day-to-day activities of each of the local implementing partners in relation to the Program, and ensure that deliverables, as outlined in the contractual agreements with each partner, are met.
2. Convene local partners regularly, lead and support monthly partner calls, assist in development of their work plans and facilitate coordination of their activities in order to collectively advance Program goals and minimize duplication.
3. Support local partners to anticipate and resolve challenges that hinder the execution of their workplans and the Program’s comprehensive strategy.
4. Support local partners to routinely collect, analyze and act upon program data including facility-level and other data.
5. Serve as primary liaison between local implementing partners.

Coordination with and support to relevant government entities

1. Collaborate with stakeholders and local implementing partners to support the government to supervise the delivery of services including strengthening supportive supervision and mentoring.
2. Receive updates from and provide regular progress reports to appropriate government authorities as agreed with government, local implementing partners and other program partners.
3. Facilitate regular meetings with government, local implementing partners and other maternal and newborn health stakeholders as mutually agreed to in order to share updates, troubleshoot, and plan together.
4. Ensure the Program is carried out sustainably and integrated within government plans and structures.

Assistance with Program related documentation, communication and management

1. Assist with Malawi-based contractual and administrative needs.
2. Provide and/or facilitate technical assistance to partners as needed.
3. Act as the primary liaison between local implementing partners and other program partners for needed technical, administrative and financial information through regular calls and convenings.
4. Provide regular reports (written and oral) to Program partners as well as metrics and presentations for an executive audience as needed.
5. Assist with planning and organizing visits of Program partners to Malawi.
6. Travel domestically and internationally on an as needed basis and as permitted.
7. Support partners to disseminate the Program “lessons learned” within Malawi and globally to leverage the impact of the Program.
8. Stay abreast of the scientific literature to ensure the Program is evidence-based; bring that learning to the local implementing partners and government partners to inform their work.

Applicants must meet all the following eligibility criteria:

1. Bachelor’s of medicine or midwifery with at least ten years of experience OR Master’s of public health, or equivalent, with at least 15 years of experience managing large, complex donor-funded health programs in Malawi or a relevant context. Experience in global public health and development, including in senior technically relevant positions with large and complex projects.
2. Technical experience in maternal, newborn and reproductive health programming with expertise in one or more of the following areas: health systems strengthening, healthcare financing, and capacity building. In-depth knowledge of the Malawian healthcare system.
3. Experience in coordinating and collaborating with a broad set of stakeholders, including senior policymakers, central and local governments, and development partners, to implement large and complex health care programs. Experience working with Malawi central and local government officials is strongly preferred.
4. Excellent leadership and organization skills, attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and ability to manage multiple demands by establishing priorities. Expert interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide support to and oversight of local capacity development efforts.
6. Excellent oral and written English communication skills with fluency in both English and Chichewa.
7. Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis.
8. Ability to work independently and be comfortable traveling to and working in remote areas.
9. Ability to travel to project sites on a regular basis. Ability to travel internationally.
10. Creative problem-solving skills, including an ability to troubleshoot, grasp key issues, and make recommendations for improvements.
11. No affiliation with or received support from the tobacco industry or its associates in the past five years.

About the Organization

The CDC Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization based in the United States. The CDC Foundation’s mission is to save and improve lives around the world by unleashing the power of collaboration between public health systems and philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of people across the globe.

The CDC Foundation has flexibility to engage in cross sector partnerships and can move quickly to support public health challenges across the globe. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched more than 1,450 programs and partnerships in over 110 countries to protect communities from health threats like cardiovascular disease, maternal mortality, malaria, HIV, Ebola, Zika and more.

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