Program Manager, Malaria, Burkina Faso

Experience / Training

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration or related field strongly preferred; or Bachelor’s degree with +5 years of work experience with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
• Fluency in English and French language, both written and oral
• Experience planning and executing complex programs or projects with verifiable results
• Experience in strategy development, planning, and project implementation
• Experience working and communicating with government officials and multilateral organizations
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, team building and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable in peer relationships with senior managers and leadership at the Ministry of Health, including civil servants
• Ability to navigate complex government processes and favorably influence decision making processes in a diplomatic and collaborative manner
• Ability to work independently without extensive structural or operational support from HQ (handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, delegate and work independently)
• Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations and work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Ability be patient and to achieve maximum efficiency and impact with limited human and financial resources
• Strong mentor, manager, role model and team player who demands 100% performance from self and entire team
• Excellent business-oriented oral and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Ability and willingness to live and work in high-risk countries

Advantages

• Knowledge of malaria or other global infectious diseases
• Experience living or working in West Africa

Salary

Salary will be discussed during the first interview.

How to apply

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