Program Director

Jevaia

Details / requirements:

Program Director, Jevaia Oral Health Care

Jevaia Oral Health Care has been operating since 2006 (formerly known as Kaski Oral Health Care Project) in collaboration with Jevaia International.  The project establishes sustainable, community-based dental care and prevention in rural areas.  Currently JOHC is actively operating in six VDCs, with graduated programs in four others.

The Program Director is responsible for overall operations and program management, including overseeing an office of three staff members and approximately 25 part-time field staff.  Excellent leadership, teamwork, and project management skills are essential.  

This job requires irregular hours and field time, including overnights in rural areas.  The PD will transition JOHC in to an increasingly data-driven, replicable model, as well as build connections in the health, education, government and private sectors.

  • Work with a team to develop and monitor annual, quarterly, and monthly plans.
  • Write, submit and approve budgets.
  • Lead a small office staff of 3-5 people, including goal-setting, planning, supervision, team building, and internal coordination.
  • Cultivate and manage relationships at different levels of government and at the grassroots community level.
  • Identify and develop partnerships with universities, professional groups, i/NGOs, suppliers, and other cross-sector stakeholders.
  • Write and submit reports on program activities.
  • Act as a liaison between administrative staff and Jevaia Nepal’s Health Program Chair on the Board of Directors.
  • Communicate with Jevaia International via weekly and Skype meetings, and take initiative to share important program information outside of scheduled communication.
  • Frequent site visits to village-based projects.
  • Work with the field officers to create and teach a frequent trainings and workshops for field staff. 
  • Help develop, supervise, and evaluate results of baseline and exit surveys.

Please note that this is a hands-on project management position that involves significant field time and deep engagement with project details.  The candidate should be prepared to walk long distances, hold meetings sitting in the grass, and stay overnight in simple conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Substantial project management experience in rural public health.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a rural setting, with local staff.
  • Solid understanding of program administration procedures, planning, monitoring, budgeting, and report writing. 

  • Excellent written and spoken English.


EDUCATION:

  • Degree in Public Health or Health Education, and substantial experience as a project manager.  Certain candidates with degrees in Public Administration may also be considered.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR:

  • Strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills in Nepali and English 
  • Writing in both Nepali and English
  • Teaching and training skills
  • Good-natured and creative – can enhance our culture of fun and imagination
  • Knowledge of government systems and procedures at village, district, and national levels
  • Responsive, flexible, and adaptive; thrives in an often unpredictable environment
  • Persistent problem-solver, willing to cover responsibilities where needed
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Conscientious, punctual, detail-orientated
  • Passion for the mission of the project

COMPUTER SKILLS:

  • Microsoft Word, e-mail, internet, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and ability to learn Salesforce (an online database) is required.  Experience with survey design, implementation and data analysis strongly preferred.  Experience with grant-writing also a plus.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

  • Initial two-year commitment required
  • Must be willing to move to Pokhara
  • Salary commensurate with experience

TO APPLY:  Please review our website: http://evanepal.org/kaski-oral-health-care-project/  - we strongly encourage you read the website before applying.

Send resume and cover letter to laura@evanepal.org, with the subject line: VACANCY APPLICATION. Generic cover letters will not be considered – show us why you are interested in and qualified to lead Jevaia Oral Health Care.

Women and candidates of all races and religions are encouraged to apply.  Jevaia does not discriminate based on gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.  We seek to build a diverse team that represents the varied population of Nepal and the USA.

Keywords: dental, dentistry, oral health care, public health, public administration, NGO, school programs, program management, health care, rural development

Overview

Category Public Health
Openings 1
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education M.P.H. (Masters in Public Health)
Posted Date 04 Aug, 2015
Apply Before 03 Sep, 2015
City Pokhara