Lifebox Program Manager - Nursing Leadership for Surgical Excellence Jobs in Ethiopia

Lifebox Program Manager - Nursing Leadership for Surgical Excellence Jobs in Ethiopia

Purpose of Role

The Program Manager will ensure that all aspects of the Nursing project are managed and delivered to the highest standards. The Program Manager will work closely with a core project team, including the Head of Programs, Nursing Clinical Lead and Nursing Fellow.

The Program Manager will manage all aspects of the program's design and delivery, managing and working closely with the project and Lifebox teams in Liberia, in Ethiopia, and partner hospital coordinators. The Program Manager will ensure that all trainees, trainers and mentors are supported in order to ensure high quality and timely delivery of key milestones.

Additionally, the Program Manager will ensure that the project objectives and critical milestones are delivered on target throughout the program period, working closely with the other program and clinical team members; other external collaborators; and Lifebox staff.

This will involve creating and tracking tasks and deliverables against a milestone chart including scheduling and organizing project activities, organizing and minuting meetings and teleconferences, drafting project reports and updates for Lifebox and other stakeholders.

Working with the Lifebox Finance Manager, the PM will ensure that all spending is in line with the grant budget, appropriately tracked and documented.

Roles & Responsibilities

Overseeing all aspects of the project to ensure that it is managed and delivered to the highest standards.

Input into the project design and scope, ensuring that it is appropriate, relevant and of the highest quality in order to meet the overall goals

Work closely with the Nursing Clinical Lead and Nursing Fellow

Facilitate the review, finalization and execution of project deliverables including training materials/modules, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes

Develop and implement a project plan that is aligned with project objectives.

Lead the development of an M&E framework and tools to effectively monitor and evaluate project progress.

Work closely with and guide the Clinical Lead, Nursing Fellow and the Head of Programs to conceive of research and academic papers; develop and submit abstracts, conference presentations, and manuscripts for publication

Document key decisions and progress towards goals

Submit activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports as required by Lifebox and the project funder

Monitor project activities and project expenditure, and coordinate work with country based staff members

Work with

the Lifebox communications team to create materials and events to increase awareness and understanding of the project amongst stakeholders

Ensure close collaboration and coordination of the project in the pilot countries, with effective learning and experience sharing

Plan on future steps of scale up from the beginning

Other duties as assigned.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications: A Postdoctoral or Master’s degree in nursing, public health or health management

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in nursing leadership, healthcare management or project management in global health, ideally with a focus on perioperative nursing care

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of perioperative nursing care in the context of global surgery

Experience in project management, including budget management, stakeholder engagement and reporting

Proven ability to analyze data and information, and share key messages and themes with a range of audiences

Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work streams, and to work independently and proactively

Experience of designing budgets and managing and monitoring expenditure

Excellent written and spoken English

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership, mentorship and coaching skills

Excellent computer literacy, with proficiency in Google Drive, data analysis software and online communication tools

Ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload with competing priorities within tight deadlines

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

Language:

Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Desirable

Experience in working with international organizations

Proven experience in designing, implementing and evaluating training programs for nurses

Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodologies, with experience in implementing quality improvement projects in healthcare settings

Fluency in Amharic and/or French

Experience in working with perioperative nurses in low-resource settings

How to Apply

To apply please email your CV and a cover letter as a single document explaining your motivation and how you are best suited for this position to opportunities@lifebox.org.

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