JOB TITLE: Chief of Party, SHARP
Requisition: 2020202217
LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria
Supervisor: Director, Project Portfolio AWAMERO
Job type: Full time
Basic Functions
- The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project.
- S / he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
- The COP should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal qualities and should have extensive experience in public / international health.
- S / he should have experience managing similar projects with significant management responsibility with proven ability to work with partners including host country government officials as well as other donors and stakeholders.
- The COP should have solid track record in managing the implementation of large scale programs with similar complexity.
- S / he should have solid technical knowledge in HIV / AIDS, infectious diseases (malaria and TB), maternal and child health, Health Systems Strengthening, Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance etc.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute overall project strategy and work plan and achievement of project results
- Direct and monitor implementation of activities within the work plan, ensuring that activities are performed to a high professional standard, effectively implemented and fulfill donor and the organization’s requirements.
- Oversee all technical assistance and administrative support activities under the program.
Qualifications and Requirements
- MS / MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in managing complex public health programs or programs of similar scope and size.
- Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience
- Experience with USG rules and regulations
- Experience operating in insecure environments
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
- Considerable experience in designing and implementing HIV/AIDS care and support projects in developing countries.
- Sound knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support, as well as HIV prevention.
- Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership.
- Familiarity with the scientific literature on HIV / AIDS and with research on public health issues.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
- Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.