Sierra Leone: Program Officer, Ebola Isolation Unit and Survivor Eye Care

Position Title:Program Officer, Ebola Isolation Unit and Survivor Eye Care
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Organizational Profile:
Partners In Health (PIH) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, MA, whose mission is to provide quality health care for the poor and marginalized in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Dominican Republic, and Navajo Nation. In addition, PIH has a growing network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries, including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, and Togo. Through service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works around the globe to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of it, to serve as an antidote to despair, and inspire others to do the same.

This is an exciting time for PIH. We are taking on immense challenges, and a newfound visibility has brought the opportunity to influence great change on the global stage. PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Program Officer, Ebola Isolation Unit and Survivor Eye Care experienced in leading clinical operations and providing facility management both in an urban-based hospital, Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH), and in rural-based mobile clinics. The Program Officer provides program development, financial management, personnel management, infrastructure supervision, and relationship management both at the individual and national level. This person will work closely with the PCMH Clinical Lead to manage an Ebola Isolation Unit and a Clinical Officer to manage a National Uveitis Screening and Treatment Program for Ebola survivors both in Freetown and in the districts. They will work closely with PIH leadership to execute these projects and accomplish PIH’s goals as outlined in PIH’s strategic plan. This person will be expected to make day-to-day operational and strategic decisions independently (or with limited oversight) to ensure successful implementation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage operations for PCMH’s Ebola Isolation Units and the National Uveitis Screening and Treatment Program for Ebola survivors.
• Hold day-to-day decision-making authority on strategic and operational issues.
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of program development, management, implementation, and evaluation for clinical projects.
• Collaborate with the in-country and international leadership teams to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical program activities, and strategy.
• Support the development of program management, development, implementation, and evaluation skillsets of fellow field staff.
• Create and manage project related budgets.
• Coordinate activities with other departments in Boston, including finance, communications, development, nursing, advocacy, international operations, and training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in public health, public administration, health care management, or international development required.
• At least 6 years of experience developing, managing, implementing, and evaluating clinical improvement projects in low-resource settings.
• 2-3 years of supervision and management experience of staff required.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one major priority clinical area (Ebola, HIV, malnutrition, CHWs, women’s health, TB, PMTCT, NCDs, child health) highly desirable.
• Budget development and management experience required.
• High level of comfort analyzing, interpreting, and organizing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, especially the ability to plan, organize, and follow through with a variety of constituencies, handle multiple assignments, prioritize work flow, adapt to fluctuating workload, and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in an emergency setting or disaster relief strongly preferred.
• Ability to live in West Africa full-time required.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with culturally diverse colleagues and constituencies.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, as well as work cooperatively with a diverse team.
• Excellent computer skills, including fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) programs.
• A commitment to social justice.

Please apply at our website.