Jhpiego Director of Administration

Director of Administration will provide overall administrative expertise and management to the Mozambique country office. This includes supervising administrative and logistics staff, coordinating appropriate support and preparation for main training activities, domestic and international travel, vehicle management, information technology (IT), and procurement to ensure successful implementation of project activities. Director also oversees all large procurement, renovation processes, and MOUs and local sub-agreements.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to project planning, implementation and management, ensuring the CDC and MCHIP projects’ administrative integrity Directly manage and oversee the work of the logistics, procurement, travel and vehicle management team supporting the CDC and MCHIP projects Working closely with the Director of Finance, ensure compliance with Jhpiego and Johns Hopkins University operational policies and regulations, as well as compliance with USG rules and regulations Supervise, mentor and motivate the administrative and logistics staff Contribute to the development of timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of project activities and results to the Country Director and Chief(s) of Party, including progress and annual reports Closely monitor provincial-level activities, identify challenges and develop appropriate and sustainable solutions with guidance from the Country Director, Chief(s) of Party and other program staff Maintain productive and consistent communication with program and technical staff

Required Qualifications:

BA with 10+ years of mid- to senior-level experience implementing and managing complex public health programs Experience in health administration, with background in development and management Proven leadership skills and expertise in the management of health programs and program staff Experience coordinating program activities across provinces Demonstrated experience collaborating with in-country partners to implement program activities Work experience in Mozambique or other African countries Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills Strong decision-making skills Understanding of USG (USAID and CDC) regulations and compliance Ability to communicate effectively and provide leadership to improve the efficiency of program operations Fluent English and Portuguese or Spanish language skills Ability to travel nationally and internationally A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating work to teams and developing communities of learning among host-country partners and counterparts

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