USAID Rwanda A.I.D Project Management Specialist (Health Systems) Job Re-advertisement

USAID Rwanda A.I.D Project Management Specialist (Health Systems) Job Re-advertisement

Position Title: A.I.D Project Management Specialist (Health Systems)
Grade: FSN-11
Location: Kigali, Rwanda

USAID/Rwanda is seeking the full-time services of an individual to serve as the Project Management Specialist (Health
Systems)

The selected candidate will contribute to the management and implementation of the Mission’s health system strengthening portfolio.

S/he will support results and provide expert advice in the area of health systems strengthening including health finance, governance, and human resources for health.

The Specialist will be responsible for advising the USAID/Rwanda Mission, the health office and other USG agencies and partners on Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) issues and programs.

S/he will manage a broad range of planning, monitoring, coordination, capacity building, and implementation tasks related to HSS and human resources for health (HRH) reform.

A copy of the position description listing the duties and responsibilities is available at the reception desk of the United States Embassy at Kacyiru.

 

Qualifications Required

 

Note: All applicants must address each selection criteria detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

 

1.    Master’s degree in public health, health policy, business, public administration or related field.

2.    Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience to HSS and especially human resources for health, project management and administration

3.    Strong English writing, research, and presentation skills required and general professional proficiency to speak and read French preferred.

4.    Required expert knowledge of current health systems strengthening issues and interventions as well as in-depth knowledge of human resources for health programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health program. A detailed knowledge of GOR health care system and structures including familiarity with MINISANTE policies, program priorities and regulations is also required.

5.    Strong oral and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and international working partners. Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches, including the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports.

6.    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.

 

Selection Criteria

1. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

 

How to Apply

Interested applicants for this position must submit all of the following, or the application will not be considered:

1.    A detailed cover letter articulating the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to the position;

2.    Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-6 12) which can be provided at the reception desk or online at http://www.usajobs .gov/of612.asp;

3.    A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612;

4.    Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit Applications to:

Human Resources Office,

B.P. 2848 Kigali
USAID/Rwanda
Tel: 0252-596800, Ext. # 2694

Closing date for this application: September 24, 2010 at 12:00

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