Job
Description:
Description:
Chief of Party- Liberia
URC is
currently seeking candidates for a USAID health systems strengthening and
quality improvement program in Liberia. The program areas of focus include
performance based financing, health policy, health supply chain management,
monitoring and evaluation, integrated service delivery, institutional capacity
building and quality improvement with technical areas of focus including
HIV/AIDS; tuberculosis; family planning and reproductive health; maternal and
child health; water, sanitation and hygiene; nutrition; gender-based violence
and child protection.
currently seeking candidates for a USAID health systems strengthening and
quality improvement program in Liberia. The program areas of focus include
performance based financing, health policy, health supply chain management,
monitoring and evaluation, integrated service delivery, institutional capacity
building and quality improvement with technical areas of focus including
HIV/AIDS; tuberculosis; family planning and reproductive health; maternal and
child health; water, sanitation and hygiene; nutrition; gender-based violence
and child protection.
Roles and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide
overall planning, implementation, technical and management responsibility
for all activities. - Provide
vision and strategic leadership. - Serve
as the primary liaison with USAID/Liberia on contract management and
technical matters and must adjust programs and operations in response to
USAID contractual or technical direction from the Mission’s Contracting
Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. - Serve
as URC’s representative to host country government, other donors and
multinationals, technical agencies and other participating organizations
as required. - Establish
administrative and technical oversight framework to monitor and assure
progress towards achievement of the project goals and objectives. - Ensure
that technical assistance and expertise provided under the contract is
timely, responsive, and of high quality. - Oversee
the senior advisory team and provide support as needed.
Minimum
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Have a
minimum of a Master’s Degree, ideally in Administration or related area
exceptional relevant experience, which includes a minimum of 15 years
managing the implementation of development assistance programs may be
considered in lieu of an advanced degree. - Minimum
of 15 years of experience working in the health sector and successfully
managing a high-pace multi-disciplinary team to achieve development
results. - Minimum
of 5 years of experience in managing donor-funded projects from design to
implementation to completion in developing countries preferably with some
of the experience in Liberia. - Minimum
of 3 years of experience in the management of a results-based financing
program in public health. - Demonstrated
ability to perform at a senior policy level, demonstrated by previous
experience in leading the development and implementation of international
health sector development programs. - Demonstrated
ability to lead and guide team in the timely completion of all required
reporting and performance deliverables under a multi-million U.S. dollar
contract. - Required
to have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and
presentations skills in English; working knowledge of Kpelle, Bassa, Mano
and Dan. - Be
familiar with USAID or other USG administrative, management and reporting
procedures and systems as required when managing a USAID-funded contract. - Demonstrated
ability to foster team work and to work as a team member.
Organization
Description:
Description:
University Research Co., LLC (URC) University
Research Co., LLC where dedicated professionals provide innovative,
evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. URC’s
expertise centers on maternal, newborn, and child health; HIV/AIDS,
tuberculosis, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; nutrition
and infant feeding; and vulnerable children and families. It approaches the
challenges rising from these health areas through quality improvement, health
system strengthening, behavior change and communication, and research and
evaluation.
Research Co., LLC where dedicated professionals provide innovative,
evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. URC’s
expertise centers on maternal, newborn, and child health; HIV/AIDS,
tuberculosis, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; nutrition
and infant feeding; and vulnerable children and families. It approaches the
challenges rising from these health areas through quality improvement, health
system strengthening, behavior change and communication, and research and
evaluation.
“Contingent
on Contract Award”
on Contract Award”
URC is an
E-Verify Employer
E-Verify Employer
URC is proud
to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and
seek diversity in our workforce.
seek diversity in our workforce.
How to Apply
Interested candidates required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply
Closing Date: Sunday, 07 July 2013
