Deadline: 13 May, 2021
Location: Ethiopia
Chemonics is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Chief of Party.
The mission of Chemonics is to promote meaningful change around the world by helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent life.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, oversight, management, and overall coordination of technical activities, training, and increased public-private collaboration in coordination with senior management team
- Support the development and implementation of key management systems that support project planning, reporting, and performance management
- Oversee and review all technical writing products and deliverables, including ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement
- Ensure all programme assistance is technically sound and appropriate for local context, and integrate innovative practices, emerging knowledge, and international best practices into programme activities
- Identify challenges, obstacles, and difficulties affecting programme implementation, develop strategies to solve those problems, and work with USAID and programme staff to implement strategies
- Develop and maintain relationships with the government of Ethiopia, partners, private providers, and other key stakeholders in the private and public health sectors at the community, country, and international levels
Requirements
- MD plus advanced degree in Public Health, Business Management, Administration, Health Economics, International Health, Health Policy, or a related field
- 15 years, minimum, of senior-level experience in managing health programmes in Ethiopia
- Five years of experience working as chief of party, deputy chief of party, country director, or senior leadership position, with USAID experience preferred
- Ten years, minimum, of professional experience working in the area of pharmaceutical and/or medical technology, digital health, health service delivery
- Experience and a positive working relationship with USAID, including knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, compliance, reporting requirements, and grant management
- Knowledge of Ethiopian health systems, private sector, and governance structures at all levels, including challenges, opportunities, and historical context
- Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders, including the U.S. government, the Ethiopian government, and representatives of community organisations, NGOs, and the private sector
- Understanding of gender approaches in development
- Strong skills in data use and interpretation, and ability to adapt programme activities based on continuous quality improvement
- Ability to perform at a senior management level, including managing staff in a matrixed system with a focus on adaptive management
- Fluency in English (oral and written)
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