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Programme Manager

Employer
Sightsavers
Location
Guinea-Bissau (GW)
Salary
Local Terms & Conditions apply
Closing date
22 Sep 2019

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Title: NTDs Programme Manager

Location: Guinea Bissau

Salary: Local Terms & Conditions apply

Contract: 1 year fixed term contract (with a view to extend this)

Sightsavers is setting up a team based in Bissau to work closely with the Ministry of Health and stakeholders in order to ensure effective implementation and management of the Sightsavers supported NTD projects.

The purpose of the NTDs Programme Manager will be to lead on programmatic management for the implementation of trachoma, onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, soil transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis and on integration of mass drug administration against NTDs

As the Programme Manager you will be responsible for delivering NTD programme targets, provision of programme management guidance and direct technical support to build the development of integrated NTD programmes and advocacy for the elimination of NTDs in Guinea Bissau.

You will participate in strategic planning processes to successfully drive the direction and delivery to ensure objectives are met in line with the priorities of the Ministry of Health of Guinea Bissau and Sightsavers’ NTD priorities. You will provide effective management, coordination, technical advice and resource allocation necessary to support the Ministry of Health to deliver NTD targets, provide direction and support Sightsavers country office team to identify operational research opportunities and develop relationships with other NGOs to support funding and delivery of services, including NGOs in the WASH sector.

As the successful candidate you will possess a postgraduate degree in public health, biology or parasitology (or equivalent), have significant experience of strategic programme development, technical knowledge of one or more of the five leading NTDs, have a background of working and/or managing an integrated NTD programme – ideally in Guinea Bissau. You will have a good understanding of the health system of Guinea Bissau and be able to demonstrate a record of accomplishment in developing and managing public health programmes.

This position will require regular national and international travel.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details

Closing date: 22nd September 2019

Company

Sightsavers Head Office

35 Perrymount Road,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH16 3BW

Postal Address

Bumpers Way,
Bumpers Farm,
Chippenham SN14 6NG

Sightsavers is an international charity that works in more than 30 countries around the world to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently. Sightsavers is headquartered in the UK and has over 400 employees. It also has branches in Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Italy, India, the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

Sightsavers works with partners in order to provide a comprehensive range of eye care services. In 2013, Sightsavers' projects provided eye health examinations for nearly 14 million people, performed 300,000 eye operations, and treated over 100 million people for neglected tropical diseases.

People are also referred for treatment to prevent blindness or restore sight. Through community volunteers in developing countries, Sightsavers distributes medication to prevent blinding diseases. The charity also trains eye care workers and surgeons and funds operations.

Of the 30 countries Sightsavers works in, 23 are in Africa. These include Mozambique, Mali, Liberia and Kenya. Sightsavers is also present in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Caribbean.

In addition to its medical work, Sightsavers works with partners in order to train specialist teaching staff and supply glasses, Braille kits and other learning tools. The charity aims to educate communities and reduce stigma around visual impairment and blindness. Through its work, people with visual impairments and other disabilities are supported to live independently, get an education and earn an income.

Sightsavers is also a campaigning organisation, working with national governments to tackle the root causes of avoidable blindness, such as lack of access to clean water and sanitation facilities. The charity’s ‘Put us in the Picture campaign calls on the international community to make global development inclusive of the world’s 800m people with disabilities. The campaign’s vision is for all people to have equal access to employment, education, healthcare and participation in society.

Backing up Sightsavers’ work around the world is a strong research capability. Research and policy work revolves around three priorities – health, education and social inclusion. Gathering and disseminating sound research evidence helps to ensure the charity’s programmes meet the needs of the people they are designed to serve. Research evidence is also a strong tool when advocating for policy changes with governments.

Sightsavers has many partners that assist with its aim of eliminating avoidable blindness and may also provide funding. Partners include the UK government’s Department for International Development, the European Union and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Read our latest article on Third Sector: Sightsavers: Work for an award-winning charity tackling blindness worldwide

Company info
Website
Telephone
01444 446600
Location
35 Perrymount Road,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex
RH16 3BW
GB

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