Job no: 492314
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Tanzania – Kagera
Categories: Program Management/Implementation/Support
ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks a Zonal Project Manager to be based in Kagera, Tanzania
The incumbent will be responsible to oversee the overall implementation of the FIKIA project in the regions of Geita, Kagera and Kigoma. S/he will work closely with the Director of Prevention Services and directly oversee the regional program offices/teams in the respective regions.
The incumbent must be a Medical Doctor (MD) or posses an equivalent degree from a recognized academic institution. Possessing a Masters Degree in related discipline such as Public Health will be an added advantage. S/he must have a minimum of four years’ relevant working experience in a Managerial level and two or more years’ experience directly supervising/managing multidisciplinary teams of at least ten staff, with demonstrated skills in leading teams of professionals. S/he must posses strong computer skills such as MS Excel, Access, Word, and Power point. S/he must have a demonstrated knowledge on HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment and, Strong ability to liaise with external stakeholders and government officials.
The position is contingent upon availability of funding.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Applications close: 13 Mar 2020 E. Africa Standard Time
