For over 30 years, in more than 90 countries,
IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve
communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care
challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health
systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships.
IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve
communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care
challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health
systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships.
In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental
organizations, and private-sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth
champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and
nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to
ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they
need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for
health and well-being.
organizations, and private-sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth
champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and
nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to
ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they
need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for
health and well-being.
IntraHealth International is seeking a Chief of
Party to be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Party to be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Chief of Party provides overall leadership and
management of the above anticipated USAID Tanzania funded Health Systems
Strengthening OVC procurement. S/he provides strategic guidance, vision and
leadership to all partners and project staff. The COP works closely with and
supervises senior project staff and ensures the strategic and functional
integration of all technical areas. S/he ensures that there is strong
collaboration and effective communication with donors, implementing partners,
and local counterparts. The COP is responsible for meeting contractual
obligations, producing deliverables and targets, and achieving project results
as specified by USAID/Tanzania, in full compliance with IntraHealth policies
and procedures and USAID rules and regulations. The Chief of Party is the
principle liaison with USAID/Tanzania, partner organizations, GOT ministries,
UN agencies and other key stakeholders.
management of the above anticipated USAID Tanzania funded Health Systems
Strengthening OVC procurement. S/he provides strategic guidance, vision and
leadership to all partners and project staff. The COP works closely with and
supervises senior project staff and ensures the strategic and functional
integration of all technical areas. S/he ensures that there is strong
collaboration and effective communication with donors, implementing partners,
and local counterparts. The COP is responsible for meeting contractual
obligations, producing deliverables and targets, and achieving project results
as specified by USAID/Tanzania, in full compliance with IntraHealth policies
and procedures and USAID rules and regulations. The Chief of Party is the
principle liaison with USAID/Tanzania, partner organizations, GOT ministries,
UN agencies and other key stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides overall program vision and strategic
leadership to achieve financial and contractual accountability and program
results. - Represents the program and IntraHealth with
USAID Tanzania, the GOT, implementing partners, and key donors and
stakeholders. - Negotiates OVC HSS advocacy and policy level
discussions with national stakeholders including ministries of health,
social work, education and youth; national and local organizations; UN
agencies; and other donors and stakeholders. - Directs the launch and implementation of the
project supervising a team of technical professionals. - Ensures high quality results through effective
teamwork and routine program reviews leading the implementation of work
plan strategy development. - Ensures program activities comply with USAID
and IntraHealth rules and regulations overseeing budget development and
monitoring, including the execution and monitoring of partner
sub-agreements. - Leads the submission of program reports and
other deliverables with USAID Tanzania, in coordination with IntraHealth
headquarters, as well as the external dissemination of program results.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work,
International Development, or related discipline and at least 12 years of
relevant professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years managing and
implementing international programs with related focus on OVC policy/advocacy
or health systems strengthening (HSS). Broad-based knowledge of OVC programming
and child protection systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Prior experience managing
USG health programs in Africa, preferably East Africa.
International Development, or related discipline and at least 12 years of
relevant professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years managing and
implementing international programs with related focus on OVC policy/advocacy
or health systems strengthening (HSS). Broad-based knowledge of OVC programming
and child protection systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Prior experience managing
USG health programs in Africa, preferably East Africa.
- Ability to negotiate and advocate with donors,
governments, partners, and multiple stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability in leading and managing
complex multi-sectorial projects applying strong diplomacy and consensus
building skills. - Ability to analyze, interpret and solve
difficult problems in culturally diverse environments. - Strong oral and written communication skills
in English required; familiarity with Kiswahili preferred.
How to Apply
This
position requires USAID funding and approval. Please submit a Biodata Form (AID
1420) along with your CV application; form can be downloaded from IntraHealth’s
career page (http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers).
position requires USAID funding and approval. Please submit a Biodata Form (AID
1420) along with your CV application; form can be downloaded from IntraHealth’s
career page (http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers).
Tanzanian
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
