Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) Vacancy for a Project Manager, January 2015
The Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) has received a
credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards
financing the second HIV Programme Development Project in the State. The
objective of the project is to reduce the risk of HIV infection by
scaling up prevention interventions and to increase access to and
utilization of HIV counseling, testing, care and support services in the
State.
In realizing the above stated objectives, the Agency now invites
application from interested individuals to fill the vacant post: Project
Manager for effective and efficient project implementation in the
State:
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Oyo
Responsibilities
- Leads implementation and monitoring of the HIV/AIDS Program to
achieve programmatic, financial, and administrative goals while ensuring
that project resources are utilized in accordance with donor policies
and procedures.
- Provides Team leadership. Effectively supervises assigned staff
in the field to achieve project and organizational goals and objectives.
Defines and delegates tasks, participates in staffing planning,
conducts performance reviews and motivates staff to improve the quality
of work performance, as well as employee satisfaction.
- Provides leadership in assessing and improving the Agency's
internal work processes to ensure flexibility and responsiveness to the
needs of participating, grantees, institutional partners and
stakeholders as well as the achievement of programmatic objectives.
- Oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of
programmes and activities towards achieving the project development
objectives.
- Works with relevant 'Line Ministries, Agencies and Civil Society
Organizations (including departments; Administration, Finance,
Procurement, Monitoring and Evaluation and Community Mobilization) to
ensure achievement of the project development goals and objectives.
- Provides leadership and technical expertise in HIV/AIDS and
related system strengthening and human resource capacity building;
identifies developmental opportunities and shapes the strategic
direction of the Agency. Organizes and loads related strategic program
and project planning and development.
- Oversees the development and management of project monitoring
and evaluation activities ensuring that quality data is available for
documenting and reporting successes, strategic decision making and
future program development.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social
Science, Business Administration. At least a minimum of 5 years cognate
experience in World Bank project management and related health systems
strengthening programs.
- Demonstrated competency in strategic planning, workplans and
budgets, including periodic review and revision, building teams,
critical analysis, advocacy and communication.
- English fluency; excellent written and oral communication
skills; proven ability to present effectively at conferences, meetings,
and through publications.
- Strong technical capacity in HIV/AIDS programming; previous
relevant experience in achieving program results through strengthening
the capacity of government staff and collaboration with non govermental
organizations, partners and stakeholders.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should send their Application
Letters with comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and three (3) copies of
Credentials to:
Room 37,
Office of the Head of Service,
Secretariat, Ibadan,
Oyo State.
Applications should be sent in from 12th to 26th January, 2015; between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm (Monday to Friday).
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for
interview. Applicants are advised to provide their functional e-mails
addresses and mobile phone numbers on their application letters as well
as names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional and academic
referees.
Head of Service,
Office of the Head of Service,
Secretariat, Agodi,
Ibadan
Application Deadline 26th January, 2015.