Job Description - Project Director (PS 1)

Project Director (PS 1)

The Project Director (PD) should ensure that the work carried out by the project staff and consultants is in conformity with the objectives of the project and is performed according to the terms of reference. The PD will liaise with key personnel of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other stakeholders to implement the project. Additionally, the PD will ensure that communication, coordination, and reporting links with related stakeholders are well established and conducted effectively.

Scope of Services:

Implement project activities according to the Project Operation Manual & approved annual action plan each year.
Monitor compliance with the Project Operations Manual.
Coordinate with the Deputy Director to obtain information required to prepare the project implementation plan from the relevant departments.
Finalize the annual action plan and the procurement plan in consultation with the Deputy Director and Procurement Consultant, and obtain approval from the National Steering Committee of the PHSEP and the World Bank.
Implement decisions of the National Steering Committee of the PHSEP and inform the relevant authorities.
Oversee the preparation, updating, and coordination of the implementation of the project, communication strategy, and management activities.
Liaise with the relevant department of MoH, the World Bank, and other stakeholders including PDHS/RDHS to ensure smooth project operations.
Oversee the monitoring of project activities, support contract management, and evaluate/report progress of Project Development Objectives (PDO) and intermediary level indicators.
Ensure continuous compliance with legal covenants in the financing agreement between the World Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL).
Oversee the procurement process for hiring consultants, project staff, and goods procurement.
Ensure adequate annual budget allocations for the project activities.
Facilitate Project Steering Committee meetings and communicate the recommendations of the National Steering Committee decisions to the relevant stakeholders.
Oversee the submission of monthly/quarterly updates/reports as required by MoH, the National Steering Committee, and the World Bank.
Resolve project implementation issues and escalate unresolved issues to the MoH/National Steering Committee.
Any other project-related activities as assigned by the National Steering Committee of the Primary Healthcare Enhancing Project.