Position title:\u00a0 Country Programs Manager<\/p>\n
Reports to:\u00a0 Chief Operating Officer<\/p>\n
Job Location:\u00a0 Orange County, California<\/p>\n
Deadline for applications:\u00a0 June 10, 2008<\/p>\n
Send resume to:\u00a0 hr2@venturestrategies.org<\/p>\n
Organizational Background<\/span><\/p>\n Venture Strategies for Health and Development, a nonprofit organization is dedicated to improving the health of low-income people in developing countries, by using business mechanisms and building on the power of local market forces.\u00a0 We work with governments and leaders in the medical communities of developing countries in Africa and Asia at their request, and in collaboration with the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley, which provides the scientific base for our programs.\u00a0 Venture Strategies is a growing and dynamic organization.<\/p>\n We are expanding our misoprostol program, which seeks to make the life-saving drug misoprostol available in developing countries to control post-partum hemorrhage (PPH), the leading cause of maternal mortality.<\/p>\n VSHD’s current office is in Berkeley, and we will be opening a second office in central Orange County in the summer of 2008 where new Country Programs Manager will be based.\u00a0 Locations being considered include Santa Ana, Tustin, Orange, and Fullerton.<\/p>\n Job Summary<\/span><\/p>\n The Country Programs Managers in this program will work with officials in Ministries of Health, leading obstetricians and midwives, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and distributors to enable them to register misoprostol for PPH and develop a positive policy environment.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Country Programs Manager will also work closely with in-country partners to develop distribution networks, expand program reach, and ensure success of these large-scale programs. \u00a0Each Country Programs Manager will be responsible for this project in two to four countries, and will be expected to travel to these countries.<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meet with key officials in foreign Ministries of Health – to provide technical support for incorporating misoprostol for PPH into their programs;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select, hire and supervise in country consultants and staff;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select and develop working relationship with in-country private sector or non-governmental organization distributor(s);<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop agreements with in-country non-governmental organizations to implement social marketing initiatives and community-based distribution programs that reach women who deliver at home;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise the preparation and submission of regulatory dossiers;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organize and make presentations on misoprostol for PPH at policy development seminars, workshops and conferences;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Help to plan awareness campaigns and initial training for the use of misoprostol;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage budgets for each assigned country.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Professional requirements<\/span><\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Masters degree or higher or equivalent extensive experience in international public health or related field (public policy, international relations);<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated leadership ability;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent judgment and project management skills;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creative problem-solving through analytical thinking skills;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work experience in at least one developing country;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborative and inclusive working style; good negotiation skills;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Superior written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in maternal and reproductive health;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Familiarity with research methods and monitoring and evaluation will be an advantage;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to travel internationally to Africa, Asia, or Latin America 50% of time or higher;<\/p>\n Personal attributes<\/span><\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diplomatic, comfortable, and effective in developing countries;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Impeccable standards of ethics, trust, confidentiality and integrity;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proven interest in women’s health in developing countries;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Self-directed, adaptable and highly organized;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to think on one’s feet;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to handle stressful situations;<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interest in contributing to organizational growth and learning.<\/p>\n Fluent Spanish and\/or French is a plus.<\/p>\n Special consideration will be given to candidates who have skills and experience in social marketing, program planning, community-based programs, public\/private sector health partnerships, health systems in developing countries, and public policy.<\/p>\n Salary is fully competitive and commensurate with experience, plus full package of benefits.<\/p>\n Deadline for applications:\u00a0 June 10, 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n Start date:\u00a0 approximately July 15, 2008<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/p>\n Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to hr2@venturestrategies.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Country Programs Managers in this program will work with officials in Ministries of Health, leading obstetricians and midwives, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and distributors to enable them to register misoprostol for post-partum hemorrhage and develop a positive policy environment. 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