CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year,? USAID-funded Malaria Action Program for Districts Activity in Uganda. Based in Kampala, the program aims to establish effective malaria prevention programs; improve malaria diagnosis and treatment; and build the capacity of the National Malaria Control Program, regional performance monitoring and reporting teams, and district health management teams. 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 program leadership, management, and technical direction
• Serve as key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners
• Manage and supervise the work of program personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure that all program assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Oversee program work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• ?Master's degree in public health or a related field required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in public health working with U.S. government-supported projects
• Strong technical, health program, and financial management background, and ability to negotiate, collaborate, and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities
• Excellent organizational, analytical, supervisory, and team-building skills
• Minimum five years of experience in developing activity work plans and budgets, and managing implementation, staff, and short-term specialists
• Demonstrated? leadership, versatility, and integrity

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to UgandaMalariaCOP@chemonics.com by November 7, 2014. Please include "Chief of Party" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Chief of Party-Uganda Malaria" 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.?