Project Director, CDC Sierra Leone
World VisionFreetown, Western Area Urban, Sierra Leone
Posted January 20, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization working to help the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.
Job Description
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.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in related field required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in health program implementation in settings similar to Sierra Leone.
- Experience in health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, quality improvement, and health workforce capacity strengthening.
- Experience as a chief of party or senior project director required.
- Proven ability to manage highly complex grants.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with US Government international assistance program requirements, preferably CDC and/or other bilateral funding agencies.
- Experience managing sub-grants and contracts under grants for complex projects.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading humanitarian organization
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable children’s lives