Mozambique: Nursing Coordinator for Global Nurse Capacity Building Program (GNCBP)

Position Summary:

ICAP at Columbia University seeks a Nurse Coordinator to lead the implementation of the Global Nursing Capacity Building Program/General Nursing Project (GN) in Mozambique. The Nursing Coordinator is expected to provide vision, direction, leadership, and management to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of the program. She is also responsible for achieving the established and planned results for the program, will be the primary point of contact with funders, local government counterparts and partners. The Nursing Coordinator is responsible for overall program management and guidance of the staff members. She is accountable to and reports to the ICAP Mozambique leadership and works within the framework of the overall GNCBP.

This position is grant funded.

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Duration of contract: One year with possibility of extension

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

Work with technical and programmatic leads to ensure effective implementation and coordination of program activities and monitor progress toward the achievement of the program goals and objectivesHarness human, material, and financial resources appropriate for the programWork with the operational area, especially financial team, to develop and monitor program budgetsEnsure accurate reporting of activities and results of the program as required by ICAP and the fundersLead the Nursing Technical Working Group (TWG) composed of a team of key nursing stakeholders and skilled technicians and align their efforts with the objectives of the programProvide technical leadership in the design, analysis and synthesis of the planned interventions for the programEnsure quality technical program interventions at national and provincial levelsEnsure the sustainability of interventions, particularly in the area of capacity buildingAdvise counterparts at central, provincial and regional levels on technical issues and participate in relevant technical advisory groups with counterparts and partner institutionsRepresent the program in all matters relating to the implementation of activities related to the programHold meetings with the Ministry of Health (MoH) at all levels in various departments and Nurses Associations to achieve consensus on the project activitiesPerform other related duties as assigned

Education:

A Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing, Midwifery or related subject area

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated national credibility in the field of Nursing and health programsMinimum five (5) years of experience in senior management in the design, implementation and management of projects in developing countries related to the health sector with emphasis in the areas of Nursing and Maternal and Child HealthMinimum five (5) years of experience living or working in a developing countryProven project management experience of PEPFAR or other donor funded projectsStrong familiarity and command of USG regulations and compliance Fluent in English and Portuguese skills oral and written communication

Note:This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Mozambique and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “Nursing Coordinator” to: icaphr@columbia.org.mz

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted

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