Deputy Team Lead, Program

D. Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Delegated Executive Accountability

• Exercise delegated executive authority for the technical and programmatic portfolio under the overall leadership and accountability of the Team Leader.

• Be accountable for timely programme implementation, achievement of agreed targets and milestones, technical quality and performance of the assigned portfolio.

• Direct and hold programme Experts, Specialists, Managers and other assigned personnel accountable for their deliverables and performance.

• Promptly escalate material performance, technical or implementation concerns to the Team Leader, with clear recommendations for executive action.

B. Strategic and Integrated Programme Management

• Translate approved grant strategies into integrated work plans, implementation priorities and operational actions aligned with national policies and technical standards.

• Ensure effective coordination across TB, HIV, malaria and RSSH interventions while maintaining disease-specific technical quality and accountability.

• Guide the timely implementation and revision of programme work plans, budgets and technical activities.

• Resolve programme bottlenecks and promote evidence-based, adaptive and equitable implementation, particularly for affected and vulnerable populations.

C. Technical Leadership and Quality Assurance

• Provide technical direction to programme Experts and Specialists and ensure adherence to approved national guidelines and recognized technical standards.

• Review and validate major technical plans, guidelines, implementation approaches and programme deliverables within delegated authority.

• Promote integration, service quality, innovation and consistency across programme components and implementing entities.

• Coordinate timely technical assistance and capacity-building support to address identified programme needs.

D. Programme Performance, Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor programme performance against the Performance Framework, work plans, targets, milestones and grant deliverables.

• Lead regular programme reviews using monitoring, financial, procurement and supply-chain evidence and ensure timely corrective action for off-track performance.

• Ensure effective field monitoring, supportive supervision, data-quality improvement and use of disaggregated evidence for programme decisions.

• Review technical and programmatic reports for accuracy, completeness and consistency before submission to the Team Leader.

E. Implementing-Partner and Cross-functional Coordination

• Oversee the programmatic performance of Sub-recipients and implementing partners and ensure timely action on identified gaps.

• Coordinate with finance, procurement, supply chain, monitoring and evaluation, MIS and operational teams to ensure that programme needs are addressed on time.

• Monitor programme-related budget utilization, procurement dependencies and commodity availability and escalate significant constraints.

• Ensure that implementation arrangements are complementary, efficient and do not create unnecessary duplication or parallel systems.

F. Risk, Compliance and Safeguarding

• Identify and manage technical, programmatic, implementation, safeguarding and sustainability risks within the assigned portfolio.

• Ensure compliance with the Grant Agreement, Government requirements, approved programme policies and relevant Global Fund standards.

• Ensure prompt reporting and appropriate management of material incidents, integrity concerns and safeguarding issues through prescribed channels.

• Support timely implementation of programme-related recommendations from audits, LFA reviews, evaluations and assurance activities.

G. Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Maintain effective working relationships with relevant DGHS programmes, Government institutions, BCCM, the Global Fund, LFA, technical partners, Sub-recipients and civil society.

• Lead technical consultations and programme-review meetings and promote meaningful engagement of affected communities and other stakeholders.

• Represent the PMU at authorized technical and programme forums and communicate implementation progress, challenges and support requirements accurately.

• Act for the Team Leader on technical and programmatic matters, or during the Team Leader’s absence, only when formally delegated.

H. Institutional Strengthening and Sustainability

• Promote integration of grant-supported interventions, systems and capacities within relevant Government programmes and structures.

• Support institutional strengthening, transition, domestic financing and sustainability planning to protect programme gains and continuity of essential services.

• Identify appropriate opportunities for technical partnerships, innovation and complementary support aligned with national priorities.

I. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Team Leader or competent authority, consistent with the mandate and seniority of the position.

E. Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent recognized medical qualification.

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, or another discipline relevant to the assignment.

• Advanced training or certification in programme/project management, epidemiology, health systems strengthening, M&E, or technical leadership is desirable.

Experience

• At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in public health programme management, including at least 8 years managing national or donor-funded disease-control or health-systems programmes.

• Demonstrated professional experience in the prevention, control and surveillance of infectious or communicable diseases, including leading public health programs, coordinating with government and development partners, and overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of disease-control interventions and supervision of multidisciplinary technical teams.

• Proven ability to work effectively with Government institutions, development partners, international organizations, implementing partners, and civil society.

• Experience with Global Fund grants, WHO-supported programmes, TB/HIV/malaria, RSSH, operational research, or digital health is highly desirable.

F. Competencies

Technical competencies

• Public health programme management.

• TB, HIV, malaria, and RSSH programming.

• Integrated planning and implementation.

• Epidemiology.

• Monitoring, evaluation, and strategic-information use.

• Results-based management.

• Technical quality assurance.

• Digital health and health information systems.

• Operational research.

• Capacity development.

• Risk management and strategic planning.

Behavioral competencies

• Strong technical leadership and analytical thinking.

• Sound judgement and clear communication.

• Coordination, stakeholder engagement, team supervision, and coaching.

• Collaboration and innovation, with willingness to take disciplined risks.

• Accountability, integrity, and honesty; encourages openness and transparency.

• Cultural sensitivity, respect for diversity, and commitment to evidence, quality, and results.

G. Expected Deliverables

• Approved annual integrated Technical Implementation Plan with corresponding implementation and review schedule.

• Quarterly and semi-annual technical-performance and programme-review reports, including analysis of targets, quality, risks, and corrective actions.

• Performance Improvement Plans and documented tracking of agreed corrective and management actions.

• Technical quality-assurance, supervision, and data-quality review reports with follow-up status.

• Annual capacity-development plan and progress report, including mentoring and knowledge-exchange activities.

• Quality-assured technical inputs to Progress Updates/Results Reports, grant revisions, and other required submissions.

• Technical policy briefs, guidance notes, and documented lessons, innovations, and good practices.

H. Integrity, Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Compliance

• The incumbent shall uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability, impartiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct, including the timely and transparent disclosure of any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest.

• The incumbent shall contribute to and promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory working and service environment, with zero tolerance for harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, retaliation, or any other safeguarding violation.

• The incumbent shall safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of all programme, financial, personnel, beneficiary, and other sensitive information, including medical and personal data, and shall respect the principles of informed consent, privacy, and data protection.

• The incumbent shall promptly report any suspected or identified misconduct, safeguarding concern, fraud, corruption, conflict of interest, financial irregularity, misuse of resources, or other violation through the prescribed reporting and escalation channels.

• The incumbent shall perform all duties in accordance with applicable Government of Bangladesh laws and policies, the Global Fund Grant Agreement, the Global Fund Code of Conduct for Recipients and other relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

I. Remuneration and Benefits

• Monthly remuneration will be determined in accordance with the PMU HR guideline

• Group health insurance will be provided as per the PMU HR guideline

• Monthly mobile and internet bill will be provided as per the PMU HR guideline

All these positions are open for Bangladeshi Nationals only. All candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds can apply for the vacancies. Female candidates are highly encourged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test/interview. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Last Date of Application: 20 November 2026 (23:59 PM)