Project Director – STRIDES Ghana

About the role

The Project Director will lead the Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) activity in Ghana, overseeing all technical, financial, and operational aspects to enhance Global Health Security. This senior position reports to STRIDES leadership and serves as the primary liaison with U.S. Department of State missions, Ghanaian authorities, and partner organizations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual work plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely, on‑budget delivery.
• Manage technical, program, finance, and operational staff, as well as subcontractors across human, animal, and environmental health sectors.
• Oversee technical and financial reporting, compliance with policies, and administrative functions.
• Maintain safe, equitable, harassment‑free work environments for all personnel.
• Review project proposals, budgets, staffing needs, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DoS missions, implementation partners, and other key stakeholders.

Required profile

• Extensive experience managing large‑scale health‑security or public‑health projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex budgets.
• Strong knowledge of global health security priorities, laboratory and surveillance systems.
• Excellent stakeholder‑engagement skills with government and international partners.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a high‑impact health‑security program in Ghana.
• Collaboration with leading international agencies and local authorities.
• Professional growth within a globally recognized development organization.