Closing
date: 01 Jan 2016
date: 01 Jan 2016
Chemonics
seeks a chief of party for a multiyear, USAID-funded health initiative to
assist the Malawi government. This activity will be USAID/Malawi’s primary
mechanism for engagement in Malawi’s health sector at the district level, and
will work to improve the health status of Malawians in each target district,
with special focus on the reduction of maternal, newborn, and child morbidity
and mortality. The objectives of the program will b
seeks a chief of party for a multiyear, USAID-funded health initiative to
assist the Malawi government. This activity will be USAID/Malawi’s primary
mechanism for engagement in Malawi’s health sector at the district level, and
will work to improve the health status of Malawians in each target district,
with special focus on the reduction of maternal, newborn, and child morbidity
and mortality. The objectives of the program will b
e to support the Malawi
government’s efforts to improve access to priority health services, improve
quality of priority health services, strengthen district health systems, and
increase community demand for priority services. We are looking for individuals
who have a passion for making a difference in lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities
include:
include:
- Provide
overall project leadership, management, and technical direction - Serve
as key liaison with USAID, the Malawi government, project stakeholders,
and counterparts in the public and private sectors - Manage
and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors - Ensure
that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate - Collaboratively
create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision - Oversee
project work planning, performance management, and strategic
communications
Qualifications:
- Advanced
degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field required - Minimum
10 years of relevant development experience designing, implementing, and
managing USAID or other donor-funded health programs required - Success
in managing health systems strengthening or maternal/child health projects
working at the community level - Experience
working closely with multidisciplinary teams in developing countries - Excellent
written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate a strategic
vision - Knowledge
of appropriate technologies - Experience
in monitoring and evaluation, knowledge sharing - Track
record in building capacity of local partners - Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity - Experience
as chief of party on a donor-funded project in Malawi or southern Africa
preferred
Application
Instructions:
Instructions:
Send
electronic submissions to MalawiONSE@gmail.com
by January 1, 2016. Please include “Chief of Party” in the subject
line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
electronic submissions to MalawiONSE@gmail.com
by January 1, 2016. Please include “Chief of Party” 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 “chief of party – ONSE” 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.
addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form
and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com
with only “chief of party – ONSE” 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 receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
