District Manager

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven District Manager to lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of our community health project in District Okara. The District Manager will oversee field teams, manage relationships with government departments and local stakeholders, and ensure the project achieves its targets with quality, accountability, and respect for community needs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Lead the overall implementation of Family Planning activities in the district according to approved work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop district-level annual and quarterly work plans and ensure activities meet project targets.
• Ensure quality of service delivery in line with national FP guidelines, client rights, and informed choice principles.
• Identify implementation challenges early and develop practical solutions.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, guide, and build the capacity of district staff, including field supervisors, community mobilizers, and Lady Health Workers / community health workers where applicable.
• Conduct regular field visits, performance reviews, and supportive supervision.
• Foster a respectful, accountable, and motivated team culture.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the District Health Authority, Population Welfare Department, LHW Program, health facilities, and local partners.
• Represent the organization in district-level meetings, coordination forums, and technical working groups.
• Engage community leaders, religious scholars, and local influencers to promote awareness and acceptance of FP services.

Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely data collection, reporting, and use of data for decision-making.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports for management and donors.
• Monitor the district budget and ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Oversee community awareness sessions and behavior change communication activities.
• Support advocacy efforts to strengthen FP services at the district level.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 16 years of education in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Population Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial position, with a proven track record of leading teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing community health projects, preferably with NGOs, INGOs, or donor-funded programs.
• Strong knowledge of Family Planning is mandatory, including contraceptive methods, counseling, informed choice, and national FP guidelines.
• Experience working with government health and population welfare departments.
• Familiarity with project monitoring, data management, and donor reporting.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good report writing skills in English.
• Fluency in Urdu and Punjabi.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with DHIS2 or other health information systems is a plus.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to discuss reproductive health topics respectfully within the local context.
• Willingness to travel extensively within District Okara.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Briefly describe a health project you managed, including your role and key results.
• Are you willing to undergo a background and reference check, including contact with your previous employers? (Yes/No)
• Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign from a job due to misconduct? (Yes/No — if Yes, please write a brief explanation)

Experience:

• Managerial: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person