CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 04 Dec 2013

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

MSH seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated project in Kenya that will deliver high-impact interventions in the areas of HIV&AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and maternal and new born health and health systems strengthening.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead and manage the project with accountability for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with other MSH projects.

2. Serve as MSH’s official representative of the project and maintain communication between all relevant parties, including appropriate officials from MOH and the USAID AOR/COR assigned to this agreement. Meet at least monthly with the AOR/COR to structure USAID input into all project management and technical working groups. Partner with the AOR/COR to develop plans and coordinate efforts with donors to support local project activities. Coordinate with USAID for communication with USAID/Kenya, other USG entities, and other GOK entities.

3. Ensure that the project activities are supported and implemented to achieve project milestones and contractual obligations. Promote integration of internal project activities so as to provide better support to the local health systems, health facilities and local implementing partners, as well as stronger support to deliver integrated and high quality service. Facilitate project start-up technical activities, including the development of plans for each key technical and management component.

4. Coordinate the scopes of work for the project’s partners to leverage USAID investments to mobilize the local private sector and civil society in support of social services; challenge traditional approaches for financing health care; and help channel Kenyan expertise and creativity into the social sector.

5. With other senior technical staff, facilitate ongoing communication with the leadership of the Ministry of Health.

6. Supervise the project’s senior project staff, including the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor and Administrative and Finance Manager.

7. Oversee development and provide ongoing oversight of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan.

8. Contribute to strengthening MSH presence in Kenya.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Health, or related area.

2. Demonstrated success as the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, or senior-level manager or team leader of a comparable multi-dimensional USAID project, managing professional and financial resources on a similar scale, preferred.

3. Minimum of 10 years of successful prior experience working with national and local governments on the development and/or implementation of complex health programs in the developing world, preferred.

4. Experience with institutional strengthening of NGO administrative and financial systems, and oversight of grants programs.

5. Significant previous experience in the implementation of HIV&AIDS, TB, and ART/ARV programs in the field, preferred.

6. Understanding of USAID regulations and administrative procedures.

7. Familiarity with local government systems and procedures in the implementation of donor-assisted projects.

8. Proven ability to communicate well with, motivate, guide, and direct all levels of staff. Hands-on senior staff supervision experience required.

9. Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.

10. Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experience, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.

11. Demonstrated ability to work well with senior colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.

12. Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication in English, and negotiation skills.

13. Ability to travel within Kenya to project sites, as needed.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/6869/chief-of-party/job?mode=view&previe.... For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.