HIV/AIDS
Prevention, OVC and Care Services – Malawi
PSI is a leading
global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV
and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private
sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving
products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empow
er the
world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI’s core values
are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained
improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on
measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an
aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local
level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in
67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI seeks an experienced Chief of Party to plan and coordinate all activities
under an anticipated multimillion USAID-funded project for HIV/AIDS prevention
services, and Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and care services at the
community level in Malawi. The project will have a strong focus on adolescents
and OVCs, discordant couples, mothers and People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV).
The Chief of Party (COP) should have significant leadership, management and
international development experience; a demonstrated track record in
successfully managing government relations; a commitment to capacity building;
a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and experience
successfully implementing international health programs centered around social
marketing, behavior change communications, HIV/AIDS care, OVC and treatment at
the community level. This position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi and will
report to the Country Representative in Malawi.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve
as main point of contact/representative for the project to USAID, PEPFAR
Malawi and the USAID Mission Director in Malawi. - Facilitate
senior level policy and dialogue with the Ministries of Health, other
donors and partners. - Ensure
the effective use and coordination of USAID resources and the compliance
of the financial systems and controls with USAID standards. - Lead
internal and external program planning and reporting including annual work
planning with sub award partners. - Provide
effective guidance and support to technical members of the in-country
management teams and staff assigned to the project. - Ensure
sound financial management including programmatic budgeting, spending
projections and monitoring of payments. - Ensure
high-quality periodic reporting in line with USAID and PSI requirements
(Quarterly and Annual Status reports, quarterly financial reports, etc…). - Oversee
the establishment of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system for
timely response to donor/government requests for data. - Perform
other responsibilities as requested by the Country Representative.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Masters
degree in public health, social sciences, international development or
related field. - 15+
years experience successfully managing and leading evaluations/research
programs for complex international public health programs funded by USAID
or international projects in Africa, ideally in the Eastern/Southern
Africa region. - Preferable
previous experience as a USAID Chief of Party for a USAID funded HIV/AIDS
program. - Demonstrated
ability in the concepts, principles, methods and techniques of delivering
public health programs for HIV/AIDS and OVC and care services at the
community level. - Demonstrated
skills in effectively negotiating with host governments, donors, UN
agencies, other USAID projects local organizations and partners. - Broad
understanding of public health in Malawi. - Demonstrated
knowledge of USG/PEPFAR grant implementation. - Ability
to successfully recruit, train, develop and manage staff. - Ability
to manage agreements and all required programmatic and financial reporting
requirements. - Ability
to perform internal control functions to manage day to day operations of
the projects. - Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills. - Excellent
management skills. - Fluency
in English is required.
STATUS:
- Exempt
- Level
6*Contingent upon funding.*
APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org.
*Population Services
International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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