Life at ehealth Africa means collaborating with dedicated professionals
with a passion for technology. When we see something that could be
improved, we get to work inventing the solution. Our people demonstrate
our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships. We
invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to
pursue a career that fulfills their potential. Our team members’ health
and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard
work.
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Summary:
The Senior Program Manager oversees the coordination and administration
of all aspects of all ongoing programs/project including planning,
organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. Other
responsibilities include supporting communications activities,
attending meetings, and
establishing and maintaining relationships with
partner agencies. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing
all Program managers, and is responsible for the success of the
programs and the development of new programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Coordinates activities of all Program Managers.
Collaborates with Program Managers on partners/clients relationships for all project related items.
Responsible to maintain an up to date work plan overview.
Participates
in long- and short-term program development and planning, and the
development of new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the
organization.
Develops and effectively manages program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables.
Monitors program activities to ensure quality and accuracy of work outcomes vis-à-vis contractual and grant commitments.
Serves
as a resource to project managers for all inquiries, and issues
resolutions for project management, contract budget and remediation, and
regulatory document preparation.
Supervises and responsible for
contracts and financial management for programs. Ensures budgets are
tracked against contract milestones.
Performs any other duties assigned by management. May travel between work sites.
Performs any other duties assigned by management.
May frequently travel in country to project sites.
Presents
a professional demeanor at all times. Approaches others in a tactful
manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and
consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts
responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
Attends
and participates in staff meetings, training classes and supervision.
Presents complex ideas and anticipates potential objections. Clearly
communicates any ramifications of decisions and issues to project
stakeholders, and presents alternatives.
Supervises and writes reports on the program for management and for funders.
Ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
Participate
in corporate strategic planning activities and Apply project management
theory to the organization business challenges.
Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, training classes and supervision.
Is consistently at work and on time and adheres to Policies and Procedures.
Adheres to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries
out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organisation's
policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing,
hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems. Supervises assigned Project
Management staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
MA's degree from college or university in Project Management or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum
of ten (10) years working experience in in Project and Program
Management, including a minimum of Five (5) years of different donors
management management experience preferably in an NGO or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Strong leadership skills
that include the ability to build effective project teams, ability to
motivate others, delegation, and timely/quality decision making.
Exemplary
skills with leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, as well as
mentoring other team members in a clinical research setting.
Excellent
interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and great
attention to detail. Must be able to work as a leader and member of a
team and possess good problem solving skills.
Must possess the ability to organize, instruct and supervise staff while promoting group effort and achievement.
Strong leadership skills, including experience preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets for proposals and projects.
Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team and possess initiative and good problem solving skills.
Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
Must possess strong organization and prioritization skills
Computer Skills
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Windows Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Office Suite. Graphic designs software.
Intermediate proficiency working with specialized software utilized in program.
Language Ability
English is the spoken and written language.
Ability
to read, analyse, proof and edit documents, and interpret general
business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and the general public.
Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Krio is a plus.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to interpret data that is not well defined or documented and develop recommendations based on findings.
Ability
to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
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