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CHIEF OF PARTY, PMO |
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Posted 2018-12-11 01:14:45
PATH is a global organization
that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public
institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the
world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health,
economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops
and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and
innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.
Funded by the United States
President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), the Program for the Advancement of
Malaria Outcomes (PAMO) is a 5-year project that aims to control and prevent
malaria morbidity and mortality, and thereby minimize the social effects and
economic losses. It also contributes to the reduction of under-five all-cause
mortality rate, as a result of reduced malaria mortality. This project which is
working in 4 target provinces, namely Eastern, Muchinga, Northern and Luapula,
will strengthen the Ministry of Health’s capacity to implement the National
Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan (NMESP) at provincial, district, and
community levels. The project which is now in its third year of implementation
is building strong effective partnerships with communities, civil society,
health facilities, Provincial and district Health Offices (DHOs and PHOs), the
private sector, and cooperating partners to scale-up and maintain
internationally accepted strategies to fight malaria. PATH is the lead partner
of the consortium that is implementing this project.
PATH seeks to
recruit a Chief of Party who will be
responsible for the strategic direction and overall coordination and management
of the project. The Chief of Party position will require experience in
management and technical fields, with a proven track record of programmatic
accomplishment, professional achievement, management competence, and
interpersonal skills:
Responsibilities:
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Be responsible for the strategic
direction, overall coordination and management of the project and its
subcontractors.
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Serve as the project’s primary
liaison with USAID Zambia, international and regional partners, and
host-country government officials.
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Supervise project technical
staff, including the Deputy Chief of Party, and technical line managers,
ensuring that they are successfully managing project activities and achieving
deliverables.
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Ensuring quality control and
overall responsiveness of the technical assistance provided under this
contract.
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Maintain a wide network with key
partners and stakeholders and ensure that the project is represented on
appropriate steering ad advisory groups
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Initiate and manage effective
collaborative partnerships.
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Oversee annual project work
planning and periodic reporting.
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Oversees compliance with the
goals set in the contract and with USAID regulations and PATH policies and
systems.
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Contribute to the design of
project monitoring and evaluation systems and to regular project evaluations to
assess progress and recommend solutions.
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Represent the project at periodic
meetings with stakeholders to report on planned activities and actions,
including implementation status.
Required Skills
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Must have a Medical Degree and
postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology, International Health
or any other related disciplines.
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At least ten (10) years field
experience implementing public health programs with a minimum of five (05)
years implementing malaria prevention and treatment programs in sub-Saharan
Africa.
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S/he shall have depth and breadth
of technical expertise and experience, a solid professional reputation,
interpersonal skills and professional relationships to fulfill the requirements
of the activity.
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Experience in management and
technical fields, with a proven track record of programmatic accomplishment,
professional achievement, and management competence.
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Experience working in Zambia or
sub-Saharan Africa strongly preferred.
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In depth knowledge of developing
country government systems and procedures for managing complex programs with
many sites and partners are mandatory.
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USAID contract management
experience is an added advantage.
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S/he shall have depth and breadth
of management expertise and experience, a solid professional reputation,
interpersonal skills and professional relationships to fulfill the requirements
of the activity.
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Excellent representational and
communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and
manage technical teams and multi-partner collaborative projects.
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Demonstrated ability to work with
USAID, implementing partners, institutions at the national and regional level,
local nongovernmental organizations, and community-based organizations and
structures.
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Successful experience working
with the government of Zambia is preferred.
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Strong mentoring and coaching
skills.
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Demonstrated proficiency in the
use of Microsoft Office Suite or comparable professional software
package—specific competence in the use of word processing, presentation, email
and calendaring software required.
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Ability to travel up to 30
percent in-country; limited international travel expected.
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Must have legal authorization to
work in Zambia.
PATH is dedicated to building
an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity
employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH
does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity
or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status,
disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply for this job
please visit path.silkroad.com.