Chief of Party, Uganda Health Activity

Chief of Party

Uganda Health Activity

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development firm that has been implementing USAID programs in Uganda for more than 20 years, seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year approximately $170 million USAID-funded Uganda Health Activity (UHA). This cooperative agreement aims to increase the survival and well-being of vulnerable populations and improve overall health system resilience in priority districts in Uganda through: (1) improved access to and use of quality maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH); family planning (FP)/reproductive health (RH); nutrition; and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) health services at community- and health facility-levels; (2) enhanced local ownership and leadership for sustainable health outcomes; and (3) strengthened health systems at the regional-, district-, facility-, and community-levels. The chief of party will oversee overall UHA implementation, providing strategic technical vision and managing the project team and consortium members. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the program follows USAID regulations, the cooperative agreement, and Chemonics policies. Experience in Uganda is strongly preferred, and English fluency is required. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people globally.

Responsibilities include:

· Serve as primary liaison with USAID, the MoH, other health and development donors, and other implementing partners in Uganda on behalf of the UHA, cultivating open, productive, and collaborative relationships to advance activity objectives

· Lead project implementation and ensure that the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements

· Ensure that the activity complies with cooperative agreement terms and conditions and USAID policies and regulations

· Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, suggest appropriate program adjustments, and ensure that systems are in place to mitigate the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse

· Supervise senior management team and technical and administrative staff

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree or other advanced degree (PhD, MD) in a relevant field, such as medicine, public health, social sciences, or management

· Minimum of 10 years’ progressively responsive experience in a senior role managing large and complex integrated health service delivery programs of similar scope and dollar value ($30M+) in Sub-Saharan Africa; 5 years’ experience working in East Africa on development programming desired

· Previous experience working on and/or technical expertise in MNCH, FP, nutrition, WASH, HSS, or/and PEPFAR programming desired

· Previous experience working on USG programs and working knowledge of USG regulations

· Proven ability to work collaboratively with government, donors, the private sector, and community organizations to advance health objectives; current relationships with relevant Uganda stakeholders (MOH, donors, IPs) and/or past experience working in Uganda desired

· Demonstrated experience successfully leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve health results in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language oral presentation skills

Application Instructions:

Please apply by using this link.

https://ghdrecruit.formstack.com/forms/uha_cop

Applications must be submitted by March 9^th, 2022. Early applications encouraged. No telephone inquiries, please.

EEO Statement

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

COVID-19 Recruitment Information

Chemonics International is monitoring COVID-19 activity around the world. The health and wellbeing of our staff is of the utmost importance to us, and we continue to hire for all open roles with interviewing and on-boarding done virtually. Our new hires and current staff working from our Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, and London offices will temporarily work from home until it is safe to return to our offices.