Management
Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and
private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people,
medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 45 country offices
and our Arlington, Virginia, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, US headquarters, our
staff from 73 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise,
integrity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in health. We live our
mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most
vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public
health.
Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and
private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people,
medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 45 country offices
and our Arlington, Virginia, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, US headquarters, our
staff from 73 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise,
integrity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in health. We live our
mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most
vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public
health.
MSH
seeks a Chief of Party to provide strategic leadership, management, and
direction for the anticipated Liberia Basic Health Services Project.
seeks a Chief of Party to provide strategic leadership, management, and
direction for the anticipated Liberia Basic Health Services Project.
This
position is contingent upon project award and funding.
position is contingent upon project award and funding.
OVERALL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
Chief of Party leads and manages the project and is accountable for project
deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the
development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and
technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and
communication; (4) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5)
coordination and synergy with other MSH projects.
Chief of Party leads and manages the project and is accountable for project
deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the
development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and
technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and
communication; (4) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5)
coordination and synergy with other MSH projects.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee
implementation of program activities and provides high quality technical
and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the
project. - Serve
as the primary project liaison from MSH to the donor and is accountable
for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of services are
maintained at the highest standard, and that all project objectives and
deliverables are met. - Adapt
and implement management systems with standard operating procedures to
administer all activities funded by the agreement, ensuring sufficient
financial staff for disbursing all local costs under this project,
monitoring and tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports of project
expenditures for submission to USAID. - Collaborate
with partners, donor, and stakeholder representatives, building and
maintaining productive relationships. - Supervise
direct reports with a particular focus on achievement of their key tasks
and project deliverables. - Communicate,
implement, and assure adherence to MSH and project policies, guidelines
and values; develops staff skills and knowledge; and facilitates
supervisee success and professional development whenever possible. - Serve
as the primary liaison for communication with USAID, US Government
representatives, partners, civil society organizations, appropriate
officials from local governments and municipalities and representatives
from other donor and development agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum
of a Master’s degree in Public Health or other relevant discipline. - At
least 15 years senior-level experience designing, implementing, and
managing complex Basic Health Service programs in Liberia. - Ability
to perform at a senior policy level, demonstrated by previous experience
in leading the development and implementation of international quality
health service delivery programs. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and
influence policy and program decisions with senior government and donor
officials. - Familiarity
with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation
of donor-assisted project. - Proven
record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and
vision. - Track
record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences,
supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit. - Demonstrated
ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues,
particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with
government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, cooperating
agencies, and donor organizations. - Demonstrated
strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written
and oral communication, and negotiation skills. - Fluency
in English required.
Management
Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national
origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or
Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national
origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or
Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Please
go to our website at www.msh.org or apply directly at
http://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5532/job
go to our website at www.msh.org or apply directly at
http://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5532/job
Closing
Date: Friday, 30 November 2012
Date: Friday, 30 November 2012