CORUS International, through its member IMA World Health, is seeking a Project Director for an anticipated 5-year CDC-funded project focused on capacity building for global, regional, and national immunization programs. The goal of this program is to enhance immunization efforts in priority countries to prevent, control, and eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), reduce associated illness and mortality, and respond to emerging global health threats.
The Project Director will provide overall management, strategic direction, and technical leadership, acting as the primary liaison with the CDC, country governments, and other partners. This role involves ensuring project goals are met on time and within budget, overseeing the project team, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and CDC regulations.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | CORUS International |
| Location | Not specified, United States of America |
| Region | Global / Remote |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Duration | Anticipated 5 years |
| Application deadline | 31 December 2026 |
About the Position
The Project Director will lead the technical approach of the project, focusing on strengthening immunization services, enhancing VPD surveillance, and expanding outbreak preparedness and management capacity. This includes developing targeted strategies for high-risk, un- or under-immunized groups, promoting long-term sustainability through evidence-based decisions, and improving program evaluation. The role requires directing staff, overseeing implementation for quality programming, and ensuring all management systems support accurate reporting and cost-effectiveness.
Eligibility
- Advanced graduate degree in public health, medicine/nursing, international development, or a related field; a Doctoral degree or MD/MPH is an asset.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in implementing and managing international donor/CDC-funded health projects, with substantial knowledge of immunization systems and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance highly preferred.
- Proven technical expertise in building capacity within national immunization and VPD surveillance programs using new approaches.
- Knowledge of the USG framework for global health security, its immunization implications and priorities, especially in fragile contexts, and familiarity with CDC policy and strategies.
- Knowledge of and experience with CDC rules and regulations is required.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with government agencies, international donor agencies, and private sector stakeholders.
- Experience collaborating and coordinating with local and national host government agencies, aligning program activities with national strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, including technical, management, and evaluation expertise for complex programs in resource-constrained countries; prior experience as a Project Director/Chief of Party for CDC-funded projects of similar scope and size is required.
- Strong staff supervision skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate programs with diverse partners.
- Experience building the capacity of national non-government partner organizations and government systems.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners.
- English fluency with professional proficiency in writing is required.
- Working fluency or better in other languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Arabic) is an asset.
- Experience working in fragile contexts is preferred.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Benefits
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Documents Required
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How to Apply
- Visit the application portal at https://corus.applicantpro.com/jobs/4257092
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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