Project Director, CDC Sierra Leone

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World Vision is seeking a Project Director for an anticipated project titled, “Strengthening public health systems in Sierra Leone,” which is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to build and sustain a more resilient public health system to identify, respond and mitigate health threats. 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, with an emphasis on data and surveillance, diagnostics, public health workforce and institutions, and prevention and response.

The project budget is estimated to be $30 million.

The Project Director is responsible for providing overall strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination for project activities and staff. S/he will possess deep applied experience in disease surveillance, health system strengthening, public health agencies, and primary health care in contexts similar to Sierra Leone. S/he will have demonstrated abilities in leadership, strategic thinking, development of effective teams, and change management. S/he must also have a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with host country agencies, including central and local governments, development partners, civil society, and community-based organizations.

The Project Director will provide leadership in the design and implementation of the project to ensure effective and streamlined management of program operations that are in alignment with the CDC’s goals, objectives, and requirements. The Project Director will serve as a liaison between the CDC, project personnel, consortium partners, and key stakeholders; lead communications with supported countries and develop Country Operating Plans (COP);

plan annual targets; ensure appropriate use of resources with the support of the Senior Management Team (SMT); and supervise and mentor interdisciplinary teams. S/he will lead the SMT to identify areas of concern within the project and work with the program team to find viable solutions. S/he will work with the MEL team to ensure continuous quality improvement. Across all efforts, s/he will set standards for an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, and help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies.

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. Selection of the final applicant is subject to CDC approval. The project is anticipated to begin in September 2025.

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, devotions, chapel, prayer, worship); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
• Manage proactive and responsive relationship with grant donor in close collaboration with supported countries.
• Direct and oversee grant implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership and direction, defining and implementing activities to achieve the greatest impact toward project goals and objectives. Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), including tools…