Job
Description:
Description:
Deputy Chief
of Party- Liberia
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:
- Participate
in technical activity planning meetings. - Provide
technical direction as delegated by the Chief of Party for one or more
technical components. - Coordinate
program implementation including detailed monthly and quarterly work
planning, capacity building and monitoring. - Ensure
administrative, financial, and human resource needs for program
activities. - Participate
in the development of quarterly and annual reports. - Coordinate
documentation of program results. - Support
Chief of Party in compiling, editing and formatting all program
deliverables.
Administrative
Management Responsibilities:
Management Responsibilities:
- Effective
supervision of administrative staff. - Ensuring
understanding and compliance with established administrative processes
among staff. - Providing
direction to continuous improvement of administrative procedures and
internal controls. - Overseeing
Financial Manager’s management and correct use of financial system and
correct and timely preparation of monthly field reports and cash
projections. - Contributing
to budget exercises and expense tracking. - Maintaining
regular contact with USAID/other donor (as delegated by the COP), key
counterparts and URC headquarters staff. - Ensuring
that the overall office is professional, pleasant and that all internal
and external clients are being served courteously and on time.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Knowledge
and/or experience with public health programs, in developing countries - Fluency
in English is required, working knowledge of Kpelle, Bassa, Mano and Dan
is helpful. - 5-7
years’ experience working in a USAID or other international organization’s
contracting environment. - Degree
in Public Health, Business Administration, Project Management or related
field. - Proven
track record successfully supervising several staff. - Demonstrated
ability to work in teams. - Excellent
interpersonal and written communication skills, particularly as related to
report development. - Proficiency
with MS Office Suite, with excellent MS Word and Excel skills. - 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. - Local
nationals are encouraged to apply.
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 (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.
“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 are required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply