FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. The Project Director, STRIDES Philippines leads and directs implementation of the U.S. Government (USG)-funded Global Health Security (GHS)Activity to enhance global health priorities in country with the general objectives to strengthen capacity across laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats.
Requirements
- Plans, directs, and coordinates implementation of the Activity to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters.
- Establishes work plans, teams, and SOPs to meet Activity goals and ensure compliance with policies.
- Directly manages technical, financial and operational staff responsible for all aspects of the GHS Activity.
- Manages in-country relationships with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners to fulfill national global health security objectives and targets and operationalize implementing activities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country partners, including Department of State, implementation partners, government partners, and other key partners.
- Leads in-country team and liaises with Activity leadership at the global level to define, develop, implement, monitor and adjust technical work plans, budgets, presentations, and reports.
- Ensures on-time delivery of high-quality deliverables and reports.
- Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve Activity goals.
- Responsible for onboarding of Activity staff, ensuring their familiarity with organizational and Activity values, quality standards, policies and procedures and their individual responsibilities in upholding them.
- Work closely with the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture and their relevant departments, divisions and centers. Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
- Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Professional development
- Policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance
