Visionfund is seeking a Project Director for a CDC-funded project aimed at strengthening public health systems in Sierra Leone. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health program implementation and leadership in similar contexts, with a strong focus on disease surveillance and health system strengthening
Job Summary
The Project Director will be responsible for the successful implementation of the CDC-funded project to build and improve country capacity and leadership in the prevention, early detection, and response to infectious disease threats.
The Project Director is responsible for providing overall strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination for project activities and staff, with a project budget estimated to be $30 million.
Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, with selection subject to CDC approval and an anticipated project start date of September 2025.
Matching Summary
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Visionfund is seeking a Project Director for a CDC-funded project aimed at strengthening public health systems in Sierra Leone. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health program implementation and leadership in similar contexts, with a strong focus on disease surveillance and health system strengthening.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Public health systems strengthening
Disease surveillance and response
Health workforce capacity building
US Government international assistance programs
Grant budget management
Nice-to-have
Christian organization mission
Strategic leadership and thinking
Change management abilities
Collaboration with host country agencies
Key Requirements
Master's degree required; PhD preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience in health program implementation
Experience in health systems strengthening
Experience as a chief of party or senior project director
Familiarity with CDC and/or other bilateral funding agencies