Career opportunity at icddr,b for Programme Manager

icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation.

Vacancy: 01

Vacancy Type: Fixed term basis for 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Job Responsibilities: 

Project Planning and Organizing:

• Understand strategic objectives of the project; derive periodical work plans (number of participants, timelines, budgets, results, etc.) based on the project plan; Derive implications for project execution and allocate different project verticals to the team;
• Obtain regulatory approval from the respective authority of the government through advocacy;
• Guide team to prepare implementation plans of PrEP/PEP and chemsex intervention and review consolidated plan;
• Work directly with the Program Head in providing operational direction, oversight and guidance to the implementation team for effective delivery of the program at a national scale;
• Oversee the implementation of the PrEP/PEP and chemsex intervention and supervise day-to-day activities;
• Manage, supervise and report all implementation activities under the project; Track progress against work plans; Derive implications and focus areas for Team members; Finalize implementation plan with the team; Cascade goals and responsibilities; Establish review mechanisms and collaborate with team for implementation in order to effectively create a road-map for effective project implementation.

  Project Management and Implementation:

• Design and plan project activity in consultation with the Program Management team, PIs and Project Coordinator;
• Develop an appropriate action plan and methodology to complete the project in the scheduled time;
• Assign suitable persons to carry out the plan properly;
• Provide adequate resources to implement the project as per plan in order to ensure efficient management and implementation of project activities effectively within the guidelines of the Programme.
• Design and coordinate assessments, select intervention sites, and establish the intervention clinic settings in the service centres based on assessment findings to ensure smooth implementation of the interventions in the field. Take responsibility for developing national guidelines, BCC, and training modules. Ensure the availability of the stock of PrEP/PEP medicine and commodities required for project implementation.

Coordination, Collaboration and Relationship Management with External Institutions / NGOs:

• Strengthen the coordination mechanism within and between Government sectors, development partners and other relevant stakeholders, including UNAIDS, WHO, UNODC, ASP, partner NGOs and CBOs, to make the intervention successful;
• Develop supporting relationships with other stakeholders in the operating network;
• Resolve conflicts and arrive at mutually beneficial solutions;
• Train and guide staff to resolve conflict situations;
• Develop team approach and promote harmonious relationships within icddr,b and Govt. Institutes in order to provide a conflict-free environment for project implementation.

Data analysis and reporting:

• Prepare manuscript / scientific research report based on the Project data;
• Ensure all requirements based on project implementation are met and reported accordingly;
• Explain and defend findings to varying audiences (fellow scientists, policy-makers, boards of donor organizations, other stakeholders, etc.);
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of the project reports and assist the supervisor in the internal review of the reports in order to ensure the qualitative outcome of the project.

People Management:

• Promote a spirit of collegiality and gender diversity amongst team members and in the organization;
• Encourage team members to collaborate across areas; Address and resolve any diversity-related issues; Set goals and conduct appraisals for the team;
• Set high standards and confront poor performance where needed; 
• Supervise project research physician and counsellor.
• Mentor young professionals and prepare them for higher responsibilities;
• Take appropriate actions to manage poor performance (such as creating Performance Improvement Plans, coaching, job rotations, planning separations from icddr,b) in order to build and develop an engaged and high-performing team.

Required experience and qualifications

Education:

MBBS with a Master’s degree in Social Science.MBBS with MPH will be preferred.

Experience:

• Eight years of experience in HIV and AIDS programmes, health research and interventions, with a minimum of 5 years in mid-level Project management in NGOs/research institutes.
• Working experiences with various key populations at risk of HIV (such as males having sex with males, transgender women, people who use drugs, and sex workers) and management of various stakeholders, including government organizations, are required.

Location: Dhaka, with frequent visits to field sites.

Salary & benefits:

• Annual 18,88,370 inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
• 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2024

Application link:

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org