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single team and a single system managed by the ISP Operations Manager. Importantly the program implementation manual has been revised to more completely integrate it with the Coffey system
creating a specific AIPHSS implementation manual. The ISP Team leader now provides overall leadership of management and operations and reports to the TD.
4.1.1 Governance and Management
The main program governance mechanism is the Program Steering Committee PSC which last met in November 2014 to approve the 2015 work plans
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.It is important to note that the PSC has met only twice during the implementation of AIPHSS limiting its effectiveness as a steering mechanism.
The new management structure includes the following key senior management positions responsible for the oversight and management of the program.
Program Director PD: The overall responsibility of the program rests with the Secretary General SG of the MoH who is the designated PD in the revised structure and subsidiary agreement.
Technical Director TD: The role of the PD is delegated to the TD who reports directly to the PD and to DFAT. The TD additionally has a reporting and management link to the Coffey Contractor
Representative. The role focuses on ensuring the AIPHSS program is implemented in line with MoH strategy and systems; oversees the quality control of the program activities; and guides the uptake of
the program outputs towards sustainable outcomes.
The TD has successfully gained a greater level of collaboration and buy-in from senior managers in the IUs. He has also supported the Program Technical Specialist PTS and relieved him of some of
the technical burden of the program. The TD reports on a weekly basis to the SG providing the AIPHSS program with an unprecedented level of access, support and engagement by the most senior
levels in the MoH. This allows the TD to further facilitate technical alignment and coordination across the IUs at the central level and the sub national levels.
Senior Liaison Officer: This role is provided by the ex-coordinator of the CPMU and acts as a supportive role for the TD to conduct coordination and communication across the IUs, other line
ministries and the sub national partners.
ISP Team Leader: The role of the ISP manager changed to that of the ISP TL with all management and operation responsibilities falling under this new role. The ISP TL reports to the TD and ensures
that the TD has a strong understanding of implementation progress and management risks.
Operations Manager Role: The previous project manager role has been changed to that of an Operations Manager. The role is responsible for all operational systems; systems for the quality
assurance of TA, TA management and recruitment; financial analysis and management, including audits; and the identification and management of operational risks.
There are monthly Senior Management Team meetings of ISP senior managers. These are timed so that they occur prior to the TD reporting to the Secretary General. The team consist of the TD, ISP TL,
Operations Manager and ME Adviser.
4.1.2 Technical Management
