Chief of Party at Chemonics International

Job Descriptions

• Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Strategic HIV/AIDS Response Program (SHARP) in Nigeria. This activity aims to identify and support proven interventions that improve service delivery and strengthen health systems.
• This activity is part of an expanded effort with the government of Nigeria in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe states. Activity objectives include: targeted and efficient HIV and TB case identification and linkage to care and treatment; patient enrollment in HIV/AIDS therapy, with adequate adherence to follow-up and minimal loss; successful suppression of HIV viral load; and increase government capacity to expand, coordinate, and finance HIV/AIDS and TB services. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the project and report directly to the designated USAID COR
• Supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements
• Interact with numerous Nigerian government institutions and senior-level national and sub-national-level government officials

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Social Science, International Development, or other related discipline
• Ten years of senior management experience in the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities of similar size and complexity in Nigeria or a similar setting
• Solid technical knowledge in HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases (malaria and TB), maternal and child health, health systems strengthening, and quality improvement/quality assurance
• High-level strategic thinker with experience managing complex projects
• Experience working with project counterparts, particularly senior officials from the government, private sector, and civil society
• Proven leadership in the design, management, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of USAID programs and/or donor-funded initiatives
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal qualities
• Experience working in northeast Nigeria highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required