Posted on: Mon 08-04-2024

University Research Co., LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With our non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief of Party, USAID, Integrated Health Program (IHP)

Location: Abuja

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• We are searching for an experienced Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) Activity in Nigeria.
• The IHP Activity will support USAID’s approaches to health systems strengthening (HSS) and reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH.)
• It will improve the capacity of the Federal and State Ministry of Health (F/SMOH), local organizations, and communities to deliver quality, integrated health services.  

Responsibilities

The Chief of the Party leads the Senior Management Team and is responsible for the strategic and technical leadership, financial, management, and administrative oversight of the Activity ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors and focusing on achieving the results defined in the project’s scope of work.

Specific roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide overall strategic vision and technical leadership for the Activity;
• Provide an appropriate balance of technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills to coordinate the effective implementation of program activities, including the development of a dynamic learning agenda and adaptive management approach;
• Ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and USAID reporting requirements are followed;
• Make programmatic decisions and troubleshoot implementation challenges; oversee program data quality compliance, including development of data tracking and monitoring systems USG or donor funding audit standards; and oversee sub-grant development, including compliance with programmatic objectives and URCdonor financial and administrative regulations;
• Serve as spokesperson and advocate, representing the Activity to the donor, central and local government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders; will represent the Activity and URC at local, regional, and international fora;
• Serve as a key point of contact for USAID/Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria and all other stakeholders;
• Directly supervise members of the Senior Management Team.

Required Experience and Qualifications    

Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Management, Medicine, or a related field;

• 10-15 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large, complex USAID or other donor-funded health programs in Nigeria or relevant context;
• Senior leadership experience on USAID projects required;
• Technical experience and background in integrated health; programming with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: health systems strengthening, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, reproductive health/family planning, and nutrition;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience managing, designing, and implementing similar, international, multi-million, donor-funded programs;
• Experience and expertise in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) required;
• Experience in Northern Nigeria, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Bauchi strongly preferred;
• Experience and knowledge of the Nigeria healthcare system required;
• Experience working with Nigeria local government officials strongly preferred;
• Supervisory experience involving leadership and team building of professional and support staff; oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management;
• Experience collaborating with senior policymakers, host-country entities, including central and local governments, development partners, and civil society organizations to foster innovation and locally-led public health initiatives and activities, including adapting or developing standards, guidelines, and strategies and working with local/regional health authorities and communities to institutionalize activities;
• Demonstrated ability to provide support to and oversight of local capacity development efforts;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English required;    
• Experience working with the private sector is a plus;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, social inclusion and accessibility.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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