CDIC Project Manager

Job description
CDiC (Changing Diabetes® in Children) Project Manager
As a global leader in diabetes care, Novo Nordisk announced its aim to reach 10,000 Children with type 1 diabetes living in resource-poor settings when the Changing Diabetes® in Children (CDiC) programme was initiated in 2009. Since then, more than 13,000 healthcare providers have been trained and over 18,500 children enrolled in fourteen countries who now live active lives and are educated to take care of their condition. The original ambition has been doubled to reach 20,000 children with type 1 diabetes by 2020, by expanding the programme to five new countries in 2017.
As part of the overall strategy of expanding CDiC globally, Novo Nordisk Middle Africa is looking for a driven and dedicated Project Manager for Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda – based out of Nairobi.
The Position
The CDiC Project Manager will report to the Public Affairs and Projects Manager, Middle Africa. The key purpose of the position is to drive the coordination between Novo Nordisk and the CDiC partners in the program implementation activities.
As a CDiC Project Manager, Your Responsibilities Include

Coordinating the implementation of project components at an operational level and the logistical framework for mainly insulin.
Driving CDiC project activities by supporting local project partners and involved key diabetes doctors.
Ensuring close cooperation with the CDiC core group at affiliate and headquarter level in order to realise the program deliverables.
Contributing to advocacy and communication interventions at international meetings.
Contributing to the strategy process in the program’s development.
Acting in line with ethical standards, quality requirements and local policies and Novo Nordisk Way
Since the job covers five African countries, and to limited extent international meetings, considerable amount of travel is expected.

Qualifications

You hold a relevant University degree (e.g. in public health, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, health management, medicine, physiology, etc.).
You have post graduate qualifications in project management with at least of 3 years’ experience.
You have strong communication skills and the ability to manage a variety of internal and external stakeholders (proven experience will be an asset).
You have experience in dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds, and you are proactive and solution-oriented.
You are fluent in English preferably with additional language skills from one of the mentioned project countries (speaking, reading & writing).
Finally, you have good understanding of business in the local region and proven ability to deal with high pressure environments.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we use our skills, dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes. We offer the chance to be part of a truly global work place, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.
Contact
If you are interested in applying for the position please apply through the Novo Nordisk Career site.
Deadline
2 weeks after posting.
Millions rely on us
To work for Novo Nordisk you will need the skills, dedication and ambition to change lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronical diseases. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.