GEORGETOWN GLOBAL HEALTH LLC
CAMEROON BRANCH OFFICE
350 METERS FROM THE BELGIAN EMBASSY JUNCTION, AFTER ONACC BASTOS,  
100 METERS FROM THE JAPANESE EMBASSY JUNCTION, BESIDE THE BELGIAN RESIDENCE

JOB – GEORGETOWN GLOBAL HEALTH LLC, CAMEROON BRANCH

Last updated on: August 8th, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview of GGH LLC:

The Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) serves countries to improve their population health and wellbeing and to safeguard against health-related threats by advancing the use of evidence and human-centred enterprise architecture on the path towards achieving equity and social justice. To achieve this mission, we catalyze the uptake, spread, and implementation of innovations; triangulate data from different sources, and tailor visualization of the information for each audience; design and implement integrated service delivery models; support communities of practice to inform policy and practice through efficient data use and horizontal and vertical collaboration; disseminate best practices and evidence globally through open source learning networks; build global, collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and interprofessional networks; undertake research that is informed by local needs; and invest in local leadership to own, provide oversight, and sustain implemented interventions. Georgetown University, through CGHPI, is managing an award received from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) through funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to support HIV response efforts in Cameroon for achievement of HIV epidemic control to implement a program titled Translating Data and Evidence into Impact (TIDE).

Department: Operation
Position Title: Grant Management Specialist
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location of Work: Center Region
Position Summary:

The position holder will ensure that all facilities have adequate commodities to meet the needs for patient care. In addition, the position holder will enhance the capacity of supply chain and pharmaceutical staff at the site level to effectively manage the commodity supply chain, adequately forecast for commodity needs, manage inventory efficiently, monitor and report utilization of all HIV and related commodities.

Specific Duties:

– Manage/supervise country level sub awards (eg, grants, contracts, consultancies)
– Monitor sub awards (ie, expenditure, achievements of results vs targets, implementation of work plan/scope of work)
– Provide project management support and build this capacity in sub awarded organizations
– Carry out periodic review of sub award performance against budget expenditure
– Prepare sub award reports for country and HQ leadership as per program requirements
– Perform occasional audit of sub award accounts as applicable
– Maintain working relationships between the project and sub awardees
– Meet regularly with sub awardees to troubleshoot as necessary
– Build capacity of sub awardees as necessary to manage USG funds and maintain appropriate compliance

Required Qualification:

– Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, or related field
– Training and certification in USG awards and grants compliance
– Project Management certification
– Good, inter personal and communications skills
– Professional fluency in English and French
– Minimum 3 years’ experience managing bi- or multilaterally funded projects
– Proficiency with Microsoft office and major accounting software

Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: August 8, 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time
Deadline: August 25, 2023 W. Central Africa Standard Time

Instructions for Submitting Applications

1. All applications should be submitted electronically to TIDECameroon@georgetown.edu   
2. Please mention in the subject line of the email the position for which you are applying
3. All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas expected qualifications and experiences
4. Job-related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for the next step
5. All applicants should include daytime phone contact information
6. Deadline for application is the August 25, 2023, Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact through its local entity Georgetown Global Health Cameroon is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status variable. Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact Does not charge any fees during his recruitment process.