Jobs at Jhpiego

An internationally recognized non-profit, non-governmental organization focused on improving the health of women and families internationally and in Liberia is seeking qualified, skilled and highly motivated candidates to fill the following positions:

Please apply with a cover letter and detailed CV including three referees.

Applications accepted until the position is filled. Al! applications should be submitted to

http://tinyurl.com/kfhj5n5 .

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Chief of Party

1The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall vision, direction, leadership and management

I to an upcoming project in Liberia which focuses on providing support to integrated

Community level health services and activities. The COP will be responsible for ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, USAID regulations, and internationally recognized community health standards. The COP will be the primary representational link with the donor. The COP will work closely with the donor to

provide project updates, discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans, and indicator

success. The COP will liaise with donor contracting officers, technical support staff and

outside contractors. The COP will ensure that project initiatives adequately address the

needs of the beneficiary population in the most cost-effective manner. This position is contingent upon award from USAID/Liberia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP

Provide project leadership and strategic direction on community-based health

programs with focus on maternal, newborn, and child health in underserved

rural populations to achieve project goals. objectives and targets

Implement activities and ensure the project is technically sound and

evidence-based plans that are responsive to the needs of Liberia, its people

and the USAID donor

Write and/or review technical components of materials and publications related

to the project

Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders and USAID

donor in Liberia

Work collaboratively with other project team members and stakeholders to

ensure necessary project planning, development, resource

availability and management of activities function smoothly and

efficiently

Present progress, achievements and lessons learned to key stakeholders

including donor and partners

MANAGEMENT

Ensure high-quality project implementation, consistent with the programs g 0 a I s

and objectives

Prepare in coordination with key project staff strategiC work-plans with clear

objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term

priortnes, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for

evaluation

Manage the overall project by planning, monitoring and evaluating project

activities in accordance with the cooperative agreement

IdentifY technical assistance needs and arrange for the provision of needed

assistance

Manage sub-agreement partners; ensure coordinated inputs and

technical/managerial quality from all partnersfcollaborators

Provide financial and technical management to ensure the best use of

resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and

ensuring timely submission of financial reports to USAID

Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative

agreement, USAID regulations, and internationally recognized quality

standards

Work with finance and program staff to develop and track program budgets

that can be effectively reported in an accurate timely fashion to the home 0 ff ice,

partners and USAID

Work with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff to develop M&E

frameworks and effectively track data/results;

Maintain productive, consistent open communication with key personnel,

technical and support staff

Work collaboratively with project and headquarters staff to ensure proper

financial projections, reporting, spending and compliance with project t e r m s

and conditions

Ensure compliance with USAID operational policies and regulations

Directly supervise several key members of staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Advanced degree in public health preferably in maternal child health or relevant

field

A minimum of 12-15 years of project management experience in large, multi-year

international health sector development programs that have implemented

successful activities in areas such as improved clinical services or NGO capacity

building

Demonstrated track record managing large consortium international health

programs for USAID along with following compliance, reporting and regulation

requirements

Demonstrated experience in implementing public health projects with

considerable funding in developing countries

Strong leadership and technical capacity to support service delivery

Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills

Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and

intense pressure to perform

Understanding of USAID regulations and compliance and reporting procedures

Fluency in English

Ability to travel in Liberia and internationally

PREFERRED QUAUFICATIONS

Experience in knowledge of district level issues impacting upon health service

delivery and community participation developing successful, replicable and

sustainable projects

A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating work to teams and

developing communities of learning among host-country partners and

counterparts

Working knowledge of Kpelle, Bassa, Mano and Dan.

Location: Not Specified

Experience: 5 year(s)

Course of Study: public health

Required Grade:  Not Specified