Project Director, Cdc Sierra Leone

World Vision

Freetown, Sierra Leone
Strengthening public health systems
Disease surveillance and response
Health system strengthening
World Vision is seeking a Project Director for an anticipated CDC-funded project to build and sustain a more resilient public health system in Sierra Leone

Job Summary

  • World Vision is seeking a Project Director for an anticipated CDC-funded project to build and sustain a more resilient public health system in Sierra Leone.
  • The Project Director will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination for project activities and staff, with a budget estimated at $30 million.
  • The role requires deep applied experience in disease surveillance, health system strengthening, and demonstrated abilities in leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Matching Summary

World Vision is seeking a Project Director for an anticipated CDC-funded project to build and sustain a more resilient public health system in Sierra Leone.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strengthening public health systems
  • Disease surveillance and response
  • Health system strengthening
  • Public health workforce development
  • Collaboration with host country agencies
  • CDC project implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Christian organization mission
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Change management skills
  • Continuous quality improvement

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required, PhD preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of health program implementation experience
  • Experience in health systems strengthening
  • Experience in disease surveillance
  • Experience as Chief of Party or Senior Project Director
  • Familiarity with US Government international assistance programs (CDC preferred)
  • Experience managing sub-grants and contracts

Work Rights

Not specified

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