Deputy Programme Director / Technical Director at Society for Family Health

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Profile

• The Deputy Programme Director/Technical Director will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to drive the success of the USAID-funded Community Health project.
• Collaborating closely with the Programme Director and project team, you will oversee the development and execution of technical strategies, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering innovative solutions, monitoring progress, and maximizing the impact of our interventions.

Job Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Lead the development and implementation of technical strategies, work plans, and performance monitoring frameworks in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical assistance, training, and capacity-building activities to project partners and stakeholders.
• Drive innovation and continuous learning by facilitating knowledge sharing, best practices dissemination, and adaptive management approaches.
• Foster strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to promote collaboration and sustainability.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to project staff, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork.

Qualifications / Experience

• An Undergraduate Degree in Medicine
• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Medicine, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing and implementing complex health projects, preferably in low-resource settings.
• Proven track record of technical leadership, strategic planning, and project management.
• Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, as well as experience working on USAID-funded projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and navigate complex stakeholder environments.