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Amref Health Africa in Kenya is currently seeking an experienced. dynamic and qualified person for the role of Chief of Party, USAID Imarisha Jamii Project.
About USA ID Imarisha Jamii:
USAID Imarisha Jamii a five year program funded by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through US Agency for International Development (USAID) to increase the use of quality county-led health and social services in Turkana County. The service delivery program is aimed at providing HIV care and treatment: services to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and adolescents; and services in the areas of family planning. reproductive, maternal, child and adolescent health (FPRMNCAH); and nutrition.
The program objectives are;
• Increased access and demand to quality HIV prevention services
• Increased access and demand for quality HIV treatment services
• Increased access and demand for quality health and social services for OVC's and their families
• Increased access and demand for quality Family Planning, Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health, Nutrition and Water and Sanitation Services
• Strengthened capacity of County Health Systems. Local Partners and Communities to deliver quality health services
Main Purpose of the Job
Reporting to Country Director, the Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and is the key liaison with USAID. S/he supervises project implementation and ensures the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP takes a leadership rote in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. The COP position requires political savvy, as s/he interacts with numerous Government of Kenya institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials.
Key responsibilities
• Provide overall strategic and programmatic leadership and oversight within the consortium of project partners.
• Ensure that project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are pro-actively disseminated.
• Provide oversight of all project operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with USAID requirements and regulations.
• Work closely with the USAID and Government counterparts, to ensure the project effectively complies with the USAID and GOK objectives, rules and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the policy and legislative requirements of USAID as stipulated under the Agreement.
• Responsible for timely preparation of annual work plans and reports to the donor.
• Supervise. mentor, manage and motivate staff for optimal performance of the project.
• Responsible for co-ordination and collaboration with partner and key stakeholders.
• Document and disseminate programme achievements and lessons.
• Manage project resources including staff. finances and assets.
Qualifications & Competencies
• A Master's degree in social sciences, public health, medicine, management, business administration. or a related field.
• A minimum of ten years of experience working with United States Government (USG) supported projects and knowledge of the emergency plan goals and USG project financial rules and regulations at a senior level.
• Ten years of experience in a senior role leading a complex technical service delivery programme.
• Seven years of demonstrated experience in partnership building, especially with government representatives, donors, the private sector, and local community organizations.
• Experience in Human Resources for Health development in developing countries.
• Exceptional managerial and operational experience. and preferably in managing large complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions in developing countries/sub Saharan Africa.
• Experience in developing program work-plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, managing staff. and field and managing short-term technical assistance.
• Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages.
• A team player with visionary leadership.
How to apply
Interested? Please visit our website www.amref.org to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date is 12th July 2021. Selection process will be on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and have not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.