Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Chief of Party
IntraHealth International is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming project in Rwanda. The activity seeks to accelerate reductions in maternal, newborn, and child morbidity and mortality by partnering with the Government of Rwanda (GOR) to strengthen the capacity of host-country institutions and local organizations to improve equitable access and utilization of high-quality, evidence-based, and respectful public health services. Focus areas include maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (MNCAH); family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH); and malaria prevention and treatment.

The COP will be the principal liaison with USAID Rwanda and the Ministry of Health (MOH) and will supervise senior staff on the project. The COP will be responsible for overall project leadership and management, providing strategic guidance, vision, and leadership, including coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners at the national, district and sector levels. This position will oversee all aspects of the project with a particular focus on the technical integrity of program design and implementation, as well as meeting program targets and achieving project deliverables. The COP will oversee local finances and budgets, including managing all procurement and contracts/subcontract administration activities and assure compliance with organizational and donor policies.  The COP will collaborate closely with US-based staff from the IntraHealth Chapel Hill office.

Essential Functions
• Provide strategic technical, managerial, and fiscal leadership ensuring the project is in compliance with IntraHealth and USAID policies and procedures.
• Ensure the achievement of high-quality results by IntraHealth, sub-contractors and sub-grantees and that all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Build an integrated vision amongst related components and diverse project stakeholders, focusing on achieving results in maternal child health, family planning, and malaria.
• Ensure that data required for demonstrating program impact and lessons learned are collected, analyzed and integrated into program monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Serve as key liaison for and work collaboratively with USAID, the Ministry of Health at all levels, local government authorities and other stakeholders and partners in the implementation of the project to ensure the alignment and integration of the program with the Government of Rwanda’s strategies.
• Identify obstacles and risks related to implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments to the home office and USAID.
• Directly supervise and oversee the work of project staff.

Minimum Requirements
• An advanced degree in health, social sciences, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 12 years of professional experience managing health programs in developing countries in complex cultural settings, in progressive leadership positions.
• Proven ability to lead a team of senior staff for a large and complex international development assistance program, preferably in Rwanda or East Africa.
• Strong skills and a track record in strategic visioning, leadership, networking, and problem-solving as well as effective skills for interacting with senior-level policy makers.
• Experience working with USAID directly or as an implementing partner, strong familiarity with other USG initiatives, and considerable experience working with the host government.
• Demonstrated capabilities and high-level expertise in reproductive health, family planning, MNCAH, and/or malaria program service delivery.
• Ability to build networks, influence with effective listening, strong communication, persuasion, negotiation, and other skills to ensure a positive approach.
• Strong diplomatic and problem-solving skills and an ability to work in multi-cultural settings with several types and levels of professionals.

Why join IntraHealth?
IntraHealth International is a global health nonprofit that has worked in more than 100 countries since 1979. We improve the performance of health workers and strengthen the systems in which they work so that everyone everywhere has the health care they need to thrive.

Our programs generate long-term social and economic impact to keep communities around the world healthy, strong, and prosperous. And our dynamic staff are passionate about global health and equity. We are committed to excellence.

Join us. The future of global health starts here.

Our Benefits
IntraHealth is a great place to work. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and flexible teleworking and remote work policies that reflect our focus on staff safety, well-being, and retention.


Our workplace culture
IntraHealth stands for equality, justice, and respect. We strive to be an antiracist organization that works to minimize power imbalances and increase local sustainability in global health. We aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse global community in which we work. Join us and be part of it.

Learn more about our workplace culture: https://www.intrahealth.org/our-workplace-culture


Our COVID-19 safety measures
IntraHealth is a global health organization that knows the power of vaccines. All US-based IntraHealth staff are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 before beginning work. Those who cannot get vaccinated for medical or religious reasons can request an accommodation. This helps us keep our staff and partners safe and ensures that IntraHealth—as a US government contractor—complies with all US federal government regulations.

Equal opportunity employer
IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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