District Manager (DM)

Job Description

Title: District Manager (DM)

Company Name: Projahnmo Research Foundation

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Manikganj

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ MBBS, preferably with Master's degree in public health (MPH) / Master's in social science/ Development Studies/ any relevant subject

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Projahnmo Research Foundation is seeking qualified and motivated applicants from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of District Manager (DM) for the study.
∎ Duty station: Manikganj District, Dhaka
∎ Job Nature: Fixed term
∎ The appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 1 year but may be extended for further period depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ 1. Effective planning and implementation of project activities in assigned area:
∎ Build and nurture effective teamwork to ensure that the study activities are implemented in close collaboration with GoB district and upazila, and private providers.
∎ Play a leading role in developing Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for each FY; updated quarterly and monitor progress in respect to specific deliverables and time frame.
∎ 2. Coordination and liaise:
∎ Coordinate and maintain liaison with local MOH & FW (DGHS and DGFP), clinical providers and administrative/management authorities (district hospital/medical college, Upazila Health Complex, Civil Surgeon's office etc) for smooth implementation of activities at the implementation area
∎ Coordinate and maintain liaison with private provider/managers specially ACSIR implementation facility, professional organizations (OBGYN/Pediatricians/ Neonatologist/sonologists), and other relevant stakeholders in the catchment area
∎ Provide management support for organizing training for MOH & FW staff & others
∎ Facilitate facility preparedness including procurement of required equipment and supplies
∎ 3. Monitoring, supervision, and reporting:
∎ Supervise daily activities of staff and check for credibility and trustworthiness of activities.
∎ Organize, facilitate, and conduct periodic team meetings and training at the local level.
∎ Collate data and prepare progress reports (weekly/fortnightly/monthly), as required.
∎ 4. Administrative, financial, and other responsibilities:
∎ Ensure proper and optimum use of project logistics, including data forms, tab, laptop/desktop computer, etc.
∎ Review and manage monthly field expenses and supporting documents
∎ Ensure proper documentation, and archiving records.
∎ Participate in meetings, trainings, seminars and workshops as required by the program and organization
∎ 5. General:
∎ Arrange visits for internal and external visitors.
∎ Ensure the Security and Logistics of the office.
∎ Represent PRF as required and uphold values of the organization
∎ Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years of relevant working experience including 3 years in a management position.
∎ Sound knowledge on Bangladesh newborn and child health situation, excellent technical knowledge on child health programming and good understanding of MOHFW health care delivery system.
∎ Candidates having working experience in research will be given preference
∎ Additional Requirement:
∎ Computer skills in MS word, excel and power point. Familiarity with statistical software will be an added advantage
∎ Should be able to communicate effectively both in Bangla and English
∎ Should be willing to work at night, including weekends and holidays (if needed)
∎ Should be willing to accept challenges and able to handle multiple tasks at a time
∎ Agreement to spend at least 70% of time in the field is an essential requirement.

Salary:
∎ 88,031/- per month including house rent and conveyance allowance and other admissible benefit

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 12% retirement fund contribution by PRF will be given as per organizational policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

Company Information:
∎ 18 Dec 2022
∎ Projahnmo Research Foundation
∎ Address : Projahnmo Research Foundation, ABONTI, Apartment:5-D, House-37, Road-27, Block-A, Banani, Dhaka-1213

Category: NGO/Development