Project Director, CDC Sierra Leone
Core
Lead the implementation of a $30M CDC-funded project to strengthen public health systems in Sierra Leone, focusing on infectious disease prevention, surveillance, diagnostics, and workforce capacity.
Role type
Senior IC Project Director (Global Health)
Builds
Resilient public health systems and capacity for disease response in Sierra Leone
Domain
Global Health / Public Health Systems / Infectious Disease
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, grant management, health system strengthening, disease surveillance, stakeholder engagement, team supervision, budget management, proposal writing, quality improvement, change management
Preferred skills
PhD in related field, experience with US Government international assistance programs, experience managing sub-grants and contracts
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide overall strategic leadership and oversight for project activities; manage proactive relationship with grant donor (CDC); direct and oversee grant implementation; supervise senior international and national staff; manage grant/project budget; establish project reporting and evaluation systems; liaise with local government officials, communities, and donor representatives; lead NGO-donor forums for advocacy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight