Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated Integrated Health Project (IHP) in Burundi funded by USAID.
The five-year project
will assist government counterparts, communities, and civil society to
improve the health status of assisted populations in targeted health
intervention areas.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the project with accountability for project deliverables and results
- Serve as the project's key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners
- Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
- Manage and supervise project personnel and subcontractors in compliance with USAID rules and regulations
- Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications
- Link with and build upon bilateral and regional projects that complement project goals
Qualifications
- M.D., M.P.H., or other relevant degree
- Minimum 10 years of progressive senior-level experience working on/with donor-funded health projects; chief of party experience on a USAID project preferred
- Experience collaborating with range of government officials, international donors, and local community stakeholders
- Familiarity with international health, development issues, and the international donor community
- Experience in Burundi or East Africa strongly preferred
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in spoken and written French and English
In addition, Chemonics
seeks specialists with at least 5 years of experience in the following
technical areas. Preference will be given to candidates with Masters
degrees. Fluency in spoken and written French required:
- Infectious Diseases (incl. TB and malaria)
- Health Systems
- Maternal Child Health/Reproductive Health
- Family Planning
- HIV/AIDS
- Quality Improvement
- Health Policy
- Behavior Change Communication
- Community Mobilization
- Nutrition
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
- Local Capacity Building
- Health Information Systems/Technology
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Application Instructions:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to burundihealthrecruit@gmail.com by April 30th, 2013.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries please.
Only finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal-opportunity employer.