The Program Officer (PO) for Noncommunicable Disease Programs implements results-oriented public health projects and/or moderately complex programs – consisting of multiple, temporary, unique, and interrelated projects. This portfolio covers key public health topics such as maternal and child health, injury and violence prevention, and impact evaluation. Implementation is carried out in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), donors, and other domestic and external partners. With prudence, professionalism, and independent judgment, the ZP is responsible for the coordinated management of moderately complex projects and/or programs oriented toward the strategic and business objectives of the CDC Foundation.

This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Remote candidates will be considered; however, Atlanta-based candidates are preferred. Frequent attendance at in-person team meetings in Atlanta and throughout the United States is required. Travel expenses are not provided.

Roles and Responsibilities
Concepts, plans, executes, monitors, and closes projects spanning departments, organizations, geographies, and cultures within assigned division. Fosters and maintains relationships with subject matter experts, donors, field staff, and other partners for the effective and efficient implementation of moderately complex projects and/or programs. Prepares, finalizes, and submits narrative and financial reports or updates regarding the project and/or program to donors in collaboration with internal and external partners. Develops data-driven informational materials and project updates with a focus on design and partner engagement. Hires, recruits, supervises, and serves as a programmatic partner for field workers associated with projects and programs. Interconnections between and among internal and external partners. Manages key issues such as project development, project budgeting and procurement, as well as project performance auditing and evaluation. Formulates project and/or program objectives, operational policies, guidelines, standards and priorities to ensure compliance with departmental standard operating procedures. Contributes to resource mobilization efforts for assigned projects/programs in consultation and collaboration with internal and external partners. Prepares, negotiates and monitors contracts and agreements related to the project and/or program. Represents CDC Foundation in technical, policy, and strategic planning meetings with internal and external partners. Acts as a resource person in the absence of team members. In this capacity, the OP accepts receipt of correspondence and follows up on urgent matters with relevant internal staff. Travels nationally and/or internationally as required to represent assigned projects and/or programs and other CDC Foundation team members (up to 20% per year). Participates in and/or supports special projects and other activities as required.

Required Qualifications and Skills
A master’s degree in public health or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. At least 5 years of professional experience in public health or a related field with strong experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex programs is required. Previous experience in injury and violence prevention, maternal health, evaluation in national or international contexts. Previous experience in managing federally and/or privately funded projects. Strong organizational skills, including project management, budget management, cross-cultural awareness, communication, and creative problem solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with particular experience in preparing, writing, and editing complex documents such as detailed reports for donors and partners; briefing materials for CDC, donors, and other partners; and concise presentation of information using data and science to convey the message. Strong technical skills, particularly in word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. Experience with enterprise resource planning systems and software packages used to manage day-to-day business activities such as program management and budgeting preferred. Knowledge and skills necessary to be effective in public-private partnership, project/program, donor, and partnership environments in international or national contexts. Creative, innovative, and solution-oriented, with a focus on design, powerful storytelling, and engaging partners. The ability to make decisions that achieve the strategic objectives of a project/program. Ability to represent the CDC Foundation and its partners during negotiations regarding project planning, implementation and evaluation. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; team spirit, dynamism and the ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues, donors and partners. Good judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally. To apply, go to: https://jobs.lever.co/cdcfoundation/49f2a13d-d77c-4568-9dc8-d14537e60ea5.

About the CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve lives by harnessing the power of partnerships between CDC, philanthropy, businesses, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety, and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private sector resources to support CDC’s critical mission of protecting health. The CDC Foundation manages hundreds of programs each year that impact a variety of health threats, from chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases such as rotavirus and HIV, to emergency response, including COVID-19 and Ebola. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.