DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL PROGRAMS (English version) At PIVOT

Job Title: Director of Medical Programs

Assignment Location: Ranomafana, Ifanadiana District, Madagascar

Department: Medical

Commitment: 2 years, renewable

Salary and Benefits: Pivot offers competitive salaries and benefits to our employees and their families.

Position Overview: Pivot is seeking a new Director of Medical Programs, who will oversee the implementation of the operating plan, specifically spearheading the development and implementation of clinical and primary-care program activities.

Relationships

The Director of Medical Programs is responsible for the direct implementation of the following programs:

• Maternal and Reproductive Health
• Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Health
• Infectious Diseases
• Noncommunicable Diseases
• Community Health
• Assurance of Quality Services
• Clinical Care and Referral
• Social Support

Under the direct supervision of the National Director, the Director of Medical Programs:

• participates as a member of the Pivot Leadership Team
• collaborates with the Director of Health Resources and Policy (DHRP), who is also part of the Medical Department
• directly supervises 6 program managers, 1 clinical specialist, 1 site coordinator, and 1 deputy director

Responsibilities

1.Strategy

• Develop and lead the organization’s Medical Department strategy in close collaboration with the DHRP
• Handle the execution of the Strategic Plan and the clinical goals of the operating plan
• Plan and organize the implementation of the different program based on available resources (human, material and financial)
• Maintain effective communication with various implementation partners
• Collaborate with frontline representatives of the MoPH and other partners to set up and manage activities

2. Technical Support

• Lead and continue to contribute to developing and/or revising primary care and clinical programs
• Handle the development or updating of project documentation (project proposals, logical framework, terms of reference, etc.)
• Spearhead efforts to upgrade the quality of primary and clinical care in public health facilities in Madagascar
• Provide continuous learning and capacity-building in program areas relevant to his/her management for both Pivot and MoPH staff
• Handle the coordination of complex clinical case management in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator

3. Management & Leadership

• Coordinate and implement the Medical Department’s activities
• Lead the development of the annual work plan and budget of his/her teams according to current operating and strategic plans
• Develop and implement project management modalities with program managers
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources dedicated to medical programs
• Directly manage the relevant program teams and oversee to the proper management of human resources
• Support the development of leadership and management skills within his/her team
• Ensure that meetings are held and periodic reports are prepared in a timely manner by his/her team

4. Other

• Travel regularly across the districts where Pivot works
• Collaborate closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation and Pivot Science teams on specific research projects
• Work closely with the Engagement department especially to support fundraising

Qualifications

• At least five years of work experience, including two years in a leadership role
• Physician or Paramedic with training in public health (MPH or other equivalent degree required)
• Advanced experience in project design and implementation required
• Certified project management training is a plus
• Diverse experience in a variety of areas is a plus
• International experience in an under-resourced setting is a plus
• Ability to work in French is mandatory, in English and Malagasy is a plus

Required qualities

• Have a strong commitment to social justice and improving care for the poor
• Ability to uphold Pivot’s vision, mission, and values
• Proactive, rigorous, and principled

Documents to be provided:

• Cover letter addressed to Pivot’s Executive Director.
• Detailed CV including email address and phone number for quick contact
• Scanned copies (plain, uncertified) of diplomas and certificates
• Scanned copy of the national identity card
• Scanned copies (plain, uncertified) of work certificates and/or references proving prior employment
• Three professional references (name, organization, position, email, and phone number)