Chief of Party (Ethiopia IQH)

Location: Ethiopia (Any)
Deadline: Jun 30, 2022

Job Description

Family Health International (FHI 360) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of COP for the anticipated USAID Improving Quality of Healthcare (IQH) Project in Ethiopia. The IQH Project’s purpose is to build capacity of urban and peri-urban PHCUs and referral health facilities in planning and delivering of client-centered quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services.

This activity will improve RMNCAH status of women, adolescent girls and children by increasing readiness of the health facilities and delivery of quality, patient-centered RMNCAH care by increasing competency and performance of healthcare providers and managers, strengthening systems for feedback and accountability and enhancing community participation thereby increasing client satisfaction and service utilization and ultimately prevent maternal and child mortality. It will also support restoration of health services in conflict affected areas by rehabilitation and equipping of damaged facilities. This will be a full-time position based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a duration of five years. Ethiopian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360.

Overview

The COP will provide strategic vision, overall leadership, and technical direction to the project. The incumbent will provide support and direction for the provision of technical assistance and the management of grants for local partners, including the development of capacity building and social accountability tools and tracking systems as needed. The COP will ensure the project is planned and executed with quality, accountability, and measurable impact. The COP will have or quickly develop a detailed understanding of the political dynamics in Ethiopia and work collaboratively with government and non-government stakeholders to ensure quality and sustainability of the project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify issues and risks to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
  • Serve as the project’s principal liaison with USAID, government counterparts, donors, and community stakeholders, and build and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders
  • Establish relationships with government counterparts, civil society, and small businesses for engagement in the project
  • Provide evidence based technical direction to the program through the alignment of evidence-based approach and national priorities in quality improvement, maternal and child health and crisis response areas
  • Oversee financial and administrative management of the project, ensuring budget discipline and compliance with FHI 360 policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations
  • Supervise the development and submission of program deliverables and provide accurate and timely reporting to USAID and key stakeholders on all program areas
  • Oversee the establishment of effective and accurate project reporting, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and personnel and procurement systems
  • Ensure the achievement of high-quality deliverables and results per workplan and M&E plan
  • Provide onsite support and supervision to project teams and partners on a regular basis to ensure quality implementation of project activities
  • Conduct performance assessments of direct supervisees, identifying and recommending areas for improvement and opportunities for professional development
  • Mentor and manage staff in a respectful and transparent manner, working with staff to build their technical and administrative capacity
  • Serve as a member of the FHI 360’s Country Leadership Team and provide input and assistance to FHI 360’s broader country priorities where necessary
  • Build capacity of local partners in design, execution and oversight of health system interventions

Minimum requirements

  • A Master’s degree or equivalent in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services, public health or a related field
  • Minimum (15) years of experience in development at a senior program management level, including direct supervision of professional and support staff. Experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in managing USAID grants or contracts and familiarity with USAID contract rules and regulations
  • Demonstrated experience with multisectoral quality improvement and /or maternal and child health programs – technical background in governance, systems strengthening, maternal and child health or quality improvement related programming a plus
  • Demonstrated experience in coordinating crisis response effort
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with local government counterparts, civil society organizations, and donors. Experience at the district and regional level preferred
  • Excellent communication (both oral and written), analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills
  • Demonstrated experience in Ethiopia strongly preferred
  • Fluency in Amharic preferred
  • Excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills, with fluency in English

 

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

 

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