Closing date: Friday, 4 July 2014
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded
Rwanda Health Systems Strengthening program. The chief of party will lead the
program to support the government of Rwanda to strengthen and expand the
national health system at all levels of governance. We are looking for
individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people
around the world.
Responsibilities
include:
include:
- Provide overall project leadership, management,
and technical direction - Ensure effective, efficient performance and
technically sound and appropriate assistance in line with program work
plans, USAID/Rwanda expectations, and Ministry of Health priorities - Cultivate, manage, and strengthen relationships
with government counterparts, USAID/Rwanda, local organizations, and
implementing partners - Oversee program technical and operational staff
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in public health, social
sciences, international development, or related field strongly preferred - Minimum 10 years of experience in international
public health, including at least 10 years living and/or working in
developing countries; experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred - Experience in health systems strengthening, with
expertise in one or more of the following areas preferred: health
information systems, health financing, health system governance, human
resources for health, and/or service delivery - Experience leading and managing complex
donor-funded programs; USAID-funded program experience desired - Ability to effectively build and manage
relationships with host-county governments and counterparts, donors, and
implementing partners - Demonstrated supervisory, teambuilding,
interpersonal, and communications skills - Fluency in English required; proficiency in
French a plus
Application
Instructions:
Instructions:
Send electronic
submissions to rwandahss@gmail.com by July 4, 2014. Please include the name of
the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists
will be contacted.
submissions to rwandahss@gmail.com by July 4, 2014. Please include the name of
the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists
will be contacted.
In addition,
please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity
self-identification form and submit it separately to
EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only ‘RHSS Chief of Party’ in the subject
line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check
‘I do not wish to complete the information requested.’ Thank you for completing
the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting
requirements.
please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity
self-identification form and submit it separately to
EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only ‘RHSS Chief of Party’ in the subject
line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check
‘I do not wish to complete the information requested.’ Thank you for completing
the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting
requirements.
Chemonics is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will received
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information,
age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will received
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information,
age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit
