Description

Project Manager - Strengthening Newborn Respiratory Care Project, Global Health

Location:
Accra
Ghana

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Local Hire

DURATION: 18 Months (Renewable Subject to Funding and Performance)

LOCATION: Accra, Ghana (Note that Project HOPE will not be covering relocation expenses)

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager - Strengthening Newborn Respiratory Care Project

DIVISION: Global Health

REPORTS TO: STA, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH)

Project HOPE is an international NGO with employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

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BACKGROUND ON THE ACTIVITY:

With support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Project HOPE is implementing an 18-month activity to reduce preventable newborn deaths in Ghana by strengthening the capacity of district hospitals to Improve Newborn Respiratory Care in Accra.

The activity is implemented by Project HOPE in close partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Ministry of Health (MoH), and builds directly on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, indicators, and CQI tools previously established under the Ghana Integrated Health Partnership (IHP) activity. All data collection will use existing government systems, principally the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS2), facility registers, and standardized monitoring tools, rather than introducing parallel systems.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Project HOPE seeks an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead the implementation of the Strengthening Newborn Respiratory Care in District Hospitals in Ghana Project, funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Project Manager will provide overall leadership, technical and operational management to ensure successful delivery of project objectives aimed at reducing preventable neonatal mortality through improved respiratory care for small and sick newborns.

Working closely with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ministry of Health, Regional Health Directorates and participating hospitals, the Project Manager will oversee project planning, implementation, financial management, procurement coordination, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, donor reporting and sustainability planning.

The Project Manager will ensure that all project activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Project HOPE policies, donor requirements and national newborn health priorities. The role is central to strengthening government ownership, improving quality of newborn care, and ensuring long-term sustainability of project investments. The project will strengthen newborn respiratory care through procurement and installation of essential equipment, competency-based Low-Dose High-Frequency (LDHF) training, mentorship, supportive supervision, quality improvement, and knowledge-sharing across participating district hospitals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leadership and Management

The Project Manager will provide overall strategic, technical, operational, and administrative leadership for the successful implementation of the Strengthening Newborn Respiratory Care Project. The incumbent will lead the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all project activities to ensure the timely achievement of project objectives, deliverables, and milestones in accordance with Project HOPE policies, donor requirements, and the priorities of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The role includes developing annual work plans and implementation schedules, managing project resources efficiently, monitoring progress, mitigating implementation risks, and ensuring effective coordination across technical, finance, procurement, logistics, and monitoring teams. The Project Manager will also supervise project staff, build team capacity through coaching and mentorship, and promote a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative work environment.

2. Technical Coordination

Working closely with the Senior Technical Advisor and relevant technical teams, the Project Manager will coordinate all technical aspects of project implementation. This includes overseeing baseline and facility readiness assessments, procurement and deployment of newborn respiratory care equipment, implementation of competency-based Low-Dose High-Frequency (LDHF) training, clinical mentorship, supportive supervision, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives. The Project Manager will ensure that all technical interventions comply with national newborn health policies, Ghana Health Service guidelines, World Health Organization recommendations, and Project HOPE's technical standards.

3. Governance and Partnership

The Project Manager will serve as the primary liaison between Project HOPE, the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, Regional Health Directorates, District Health Management Teams, participating hospitals, development partners, and the donor. The incumbent will foster strong partnerships, coordinate stakeholder engagement and governance meetings, support technical working groups, and promote government ownership, accountability, and sustainability of project interventions throughout the implementation period.

4. Financial Management

The Project Manager will oversee the financial management of the project by ensuring that activities are implemented within approved budgets and in compliance with donor regulations and Project HOPE financial policies. The incumbent will monitor project expenditures, support financial forecasting and budgeting, ensure value for money, oversee donor compliance, and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely financial and technical reports.

5. Procurement and Logistics Oversight

The Project Manager will provide oversight for the procurement, distribution, installation, inventory management, maintenance coordination, and asset tracking of all project equipment, clinical commodities, consumables, job aids, and training materials. The incumbent will work closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely acquisition and deployment of project resources while maintaining compliance with organizational procurement procedures and donor requirements.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

The Project Manager will lead the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system by ensuring the implementation of baseline and end-line assessments, routine data collection, data quality assessments, supportive supervision, performance monitoring, and evidence-based decision-making. The incumbent will oversee the preparation of high-quality technical, financial, and donor reports, document lessons learned and best practices, and ensure that project performance information is effectively used to improve programme quality and demonstrate results. The Project Manager will also ensure full compliance with Project HOPE's safeguarding, child protection, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policies while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate should possess strong technical expertise in programme and grant management, financial oversight, monitoring and evaluation, health systems strengthening, quality improvement, procurement management, and risk management. The individual should demonstrate strategic leadership, sound decision-making, negotiation, coaching and mentoring abilities, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and change management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to prepare high-quality technical reports, deliver presentations, facilitate meetings and workshops, and build productive professional relationships with government, donors, partners, and healthcare providers.

Core Competencies

The Project Manager is expected to consistently demonstrate Project HOPE's core competencies by maintaining the highest standards of accountability, integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. The incumbent should promote collaboration by building productive partnerships across teams and stakeholders while demonstrating respect for diversity, inclusion, and cultural differences. The role requires innovation in identifying practical solutions to implementation challenges, a commitment to excellence through high-quality programme delivery, and strong people leadership by coaching and developing staff. The successful candidate should demonstrate strategic thinking by aligning project activities with organizational priorities and maintain a strong results orientation by delivering measurable, sustainable outcomes that strengthen newborn health services.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in public health, Medicine, Nursing, Health Services Management, Health Administration, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Policy, Project Management, or a related field.
• A clinical qualification in Medicine, Nursing, or Midwifery, with excellent knowledge in newborn care will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience managing donor-funded health programmes, including at least three years in a senior project management or programme leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in maternal and newborn health programming, health systems strengthening, clinical capacity building, quality improvement, government engagement, monitoring and evaluation, procurement and logistics, financial management, and multi-stakeholder coordination is essential.
• Previous experience working with the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, US-funded programmes, UNICEF, or other bilateral and multilateral donors will be highly desirable

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The position is based in Accra but requires frequent travel to Regional Health Directorates, District Health Management Teams, participating district hospitals, and national stakeholder meetings. Occasional travel outside normal working hours may be necessary to support project implementation. The role requires extended periods of computer use, frequent road travel, standing during training and facilitation sessions, carrying light training materials, and participation in field supervision and monitoring visits.

Safeguarding, Child Protection and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)

Project HOPE is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and maintains zero tolerance for all forms of abuse, exploitation, harassment, and misconduct. The successful candidate will be required to comply fully with Project HOPE's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, Child Protection, and PSEAH policies, complete all mandatory safeguarding training, promote a safe and respectful working environment, uphold the dignity and rights of beneficiaries, promptly report any safeguarding or PSEAH concerns through established reporting mechanisms, and conduct all professional duties with the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical behaviour

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form.
• Expect to travel locally within Ghana.

Work environment:

• Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
• Project HOPE employees work in the global health field and may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as "hardship".

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