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Population Services International

Project Director, Dominican Republic

Population Services International, Olympia, Washington, United States


Project Director, Single-Country

Location: Dominican Republic

Location type: On Site

Reports to: Regional Representative *Position is contingent upon funding* Welcome to PSI!

PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare — people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. PSI is seeking a Project Director to successfully lead implementation of an anticipated $10 million project focused on improving prevention, treatment, and care services for HIV, TB, and other infectious diseases in the Dominican Republic. The Project Director will oversee all phases of the project lifecycle from start-up to close-out, ensuring the project operates with minimal financial, contractual, and reputational risk. The Project Director will ensure project deliverables are carried out on time and within budget, supervise personnel and manage sub-recipient relationships, coordinate and collaborate with government officials and other national stakeholders in the Dominican Republic, and support alignment of the project with PSI’s global strategic priorities. What You'll Do Program Leadership & Management: Lead delivery of all aspects of the project, including technical implementation, coordination with government and sub-recipient partners, financial and administrative compliance, and the timely achievement of results. Provide technical and operational assistance and/or training to build the capacity of project staff and partners. People Management: Manage all project staff, assuring that personnel efforts are aimed toward achieving project goals, objectives, and results. Supervise 5-8 direct reports, ensuring appropriate coaching and staff development opportunities. Thought Leadership: Serve as the project’s primary representative with the donor and cultivate strategic relationships with global and regional institutions, donors, private sector entities, government ministries, and other stakeholders. Oversee external communications with in-country stakeholders and disseminate information about project activities, achievements, and lessons learned. External Representation: Build strong collaborative relationships with relevant government officials, donor counterparts, partners, and key stakeholders to foster, maintain, and strengthen strategic partnerships. Represent PSI and the project at relevant technical working groups, conferences, workshops, and policy-oriented forums. Internal coordination: Work closely with the Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (RMEL) team to design and implement the project RMEL plan. Assure strategic alignment of the project with PSI Global Strategy. What You'll Bring Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) MD, MSc, MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA or equivalent. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in HIV/AIDS programming for key populations groups, with at least three years of overseas experience managing projects affecting key populations. At least 7 years program management for global health projects in low or middle-income countries (LMICs). At least five years of prior experience as a CDC Project Director or Chief of Party for a US government funded project. Fluency in English and Spanish required. Why Work at PSI? Diversity & Inclusion:

PSI affirms its commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included, they can be more honest, collaborative, and successful. Health & Wellness:

PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit. Time Away:

PSI offers a competitive leave package. Learning & Development:

PSI is committed to your career growth. PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, tribal belonging, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding.

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