Deputy Chief Of Party – Chemonics

Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded health project in Nigeria. The Nigeria Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP) will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government specific goals and objectives. This project will cover governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and TB services. The specific objectives of the program include targeted and efficient 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 government of Nigeria 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:
Oversee management and technical operations
Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors
Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology or a related field
Minimum eight years of experience working as a senior level manager in public health programming in a developing country
Extensive experience managing similar projects
In-depth technical knowledge and experience in all components of HIV/AIDS work including prevention, treatment, care and support, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/TB, and orphans and vulnerable children programming as well as experience in cross-cutting areas like health systems strengthening
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and knowledge sharing
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Experience as in Nigeria or West Africa preferred
Fluency in English required

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 “Deputy 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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