Chief Of Party – Chemonics

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded health project in Nigeria. SHARP Nigeria aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions, enhance state and local governance, and increase access to and demand for HIV/AIDS and TB services. SHARP will support HIV case identification and linkage to care and treatment; enrollment of patients on HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and minimal loss to follow-up; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key populations; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and TB services. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:
Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
Serve as the project’s key liaison with USAID, the Nigerian government, 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:
Master’s degree or higher in public health or medicine
Minimum 10 years of relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-funded health programs of similar size, scope, and complexity
Proven success in managing HIV/AIDS programs and strong technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening, and quality improvement/quality assurance
Proven ability to work collaboratively with local government stakeholders, international donors, and local partners at the national and subnational levels; track record of building capacity of local partners
Chief of party experience for a donor-funded project in Nigeria or West Africa preferred
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and knowledge sharing
Experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams in developing countries
Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to articulate a strategic vision
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply at https://ghdrecruit.formstack.com/forms/sharp_nigeria by October 25, 2016. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. 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” 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.

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