Chief of Party
Job Description
Title: Chief of Party
Company Name: FHI 360
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree or its international equivalent in public health, or a related field (PhD or medical degree preferred).
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 12 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today`s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
∎ We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the Chief of Party position for an upcoming TB diagnostic network strengthening opportunity in Bangladesh. This position is contingent upon award and will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
∎ Project Description: The proposed USAID`s Tuberculosis Diagnostics Network Strengthening (TBDNS) project will expand access to quality TB diagnostics to increase detection and management of TB patients. The project will strengthen the TB diagnostic network systems with innovative approaches for quality of TB laboratory services, laboratory information management, sample transportation, etc., for improved and effective delivery of TB services. The project will have research component to support studies and operations research in relevant areas.
∎ Position Description: The Chief of Party (COP) will provide strategic, managerial, technical leadership and management oversight to the project. S/he will oversee all aspects of project planning and implementation, including program quality, personnel, budgeting and financial management. S/he will ensure close coordination with USAID, the National TB Control Program (NTP) and other stakeholders, ensuring that all project interventions are of high quality and lead to measurable impact. S/he will be responsible for timely and adequate implementation of project activities, deliverables, execution, monitoring and reporting of the project.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provides leadership to the project team, technical and operational aspects of the project, including planning and implementation of the project; ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, and encourages effective teamwork.
∎ Provide technical and managerial leadership including capacity building to the project.
∎ Oversee the development and implementation of program work plans and strategies aligned with National TB program and government.
∎ Collaborate with partner organizations (both public and private), local USAID Mission and other USAID/donor-funded projects to achieve the project's objectives.
∎ Coordinate and is responsible for the preparation of the annual work plans, budgets, and annual progress reports in a timely fashion for submission to USAID.
∎ Ensures high technical standards are used to guide the technical and programmatic aspects of work plans and activities.
∎ Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
∎ Establishes annual work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies.
∎ Responsible for induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with mandate values, quality standards, policies and program objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 12 years of professional experience in public health, particularly leading and designing health programs (Tuberculosis) in country or in the region; experience in working with key stakeholders in Bangladesh strongly desired.
∎ Demonstrated leadership and management skills to implement complex international health projects effectively and efficiently.
∎ At least 8 years of professional experience in project management and leadership, including experience in managing USAID projects and staff.
∎ Proven experience working with government officials, particularly the Ministry of Health and NTP is highly desirable, to support strategy development, implementation plans and decision making.
∎ Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
∎ Proven experience with USAID regulations in financial and accounting management per USAID guidelines, ensure that the project maintains the highest administrative, financial, and operational standards for compliance and audits.
∎ Fluency in local language and knowledge of culture context preferred.
∎ Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 24 Apr 2023
Company Information:
∎ 25 Mar 2023
∎ FHI 360
∎ Business : FHI 360 is an international nonprofit working to improve the health and well-being of people in the United States and around the world. We team with governments and civil society to create jobs, educate children, provide lifesaving health care and bring about positive social change. We do this by using research and evidence to design and deliver programs that change behaviors, increase access to services and improve lives. Our staff of more than 4,000 professionals works in more than 60 countries around the world. Their diverse technical expertise and deep understanding of local conditions provide a 360-degree perspective that allows us to develop customized responses to the toughest human development challenges.
Category: NGO/Development
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