Chemonics International, an international development firm based in Washington, DC., seeks professionals for USAID’s anticipated multi-year health program in Nigeria; the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Country Director
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
Chemonics seeks a Country Director for the Global Health Supply Chain Project - Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project.
GHSC-PSM will be the primary vehicle through which USAID will procure and provide health commodities, provide technical assistance to improve partner countries' management of the supply chain, and collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives.
GHSC-PSM Nigeria is seeking a Country Director to provide overall strategic direction and leadership for the GHSC-PSM Nigeria
The County Director will manage the development of technical strategies and work plans; monitor programmatic, financial, and administrative performance; supervise the administration of standard project operating and financial procedures; manage short- and long-term technical assistance; and maintain effective communication with the client, the home office, the public and private sectors, and other donors and cooperating agencies.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities
Maintain strong, positive working relationships with clients and partners, including USAID and local governments
Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect the priorities of USAID, the ministry of health, and other stakeholders
Identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training of field staff
Ensure the use of appropriate management methodologies to plan, organize, and supervise resources to achieve goals
Develop, update, and implement performance monitoring plan that encompasses commodity security and logistics management indicators and includes project-wide performance measures
Oversee regular data collection and reporting and lead quarterly reviews of performance analysis to identify issues and drive evidence-based interventions
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for procurement and logistics services, assessing risks quarterly
Ensure compliance with procurement standard operating procedures, including supplier order fulfillment, order tracking, customs clearance/freight forwarding, storage and distribution, and logistics management information systems
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to build the capacity and capability of national systems
Report project results to USAID, ministry of health, other funders, and the home office
Ensure timely submission of all deliverables
Qualifications
Advanced Degree in Health or Management-related discipline
Minimum of eight years of experience in public health program management, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, and/or supply chain management systems.
Prior experience as chief of party or deputy chief of party for a USAID program.
Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex USAID public health programs or projects in a developing country context
Skilled in leading and managing high-performing teams.
Demonstrated ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills
Fluency in English required
Application Closing Date
1st February, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letters to: [email protected] with the position title in the subject line.
Note
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but candidates are encouraged to submit their materials early
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.