Chemonics Chief of party Jobs in Ethiopia

Chemonics Chief of party Jobs in Ethiopia


Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Ethiopia electronic Health Information Systems (eHIS) activity.

The primary purpose of the activity is to support the Ethiopian government by providing technical assistance and other services, improving the quality of health services, and creating a sustainable health-care system.

The activity’s objectives include supporting information technology systems and data repository at all levels, cultivating a culture of data use, and strengthening the capacity and governance of Ministry of Health information systems.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide leadership, management, and technical direction to personnel, consultants, subcontractors, and project activities, critically facilitating implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and partner coordination
  • Serve as the key liaison to USAID, government counterparts, and local partners
  • Ensure that all program assistance is technically sound and appropriate
  • Oversee program work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

    Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in public health, information sciences, data science, nutrition, or a related area preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in positions with increasing responsibility in the areas of operations, project management, and administration for U.S. government-funded
    projects or other internationally funded programs
  • Knowledge of and experience with electronic health information systems; knowledge of and experience with Ethiopia’s health management information systems preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in health systems strengthening as well as in designing and reforming health systems; experience in a developing country preferred
  • Skills in developing high-level strategic visions and managing projects, including complex activities
  • Experience working with project counterparts, particularly senior-level officials from the government, private sector, and civil society
  • Record of leadership in the design, management, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of USAID programs or other donor-funded initiatives
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency in a foreign language preferred, particularly Amharic

    How to Apply:
  • Please submit your application by28th December 2018
  • For more information and job application details, see; Chemonics Chief of party Jobs in Ethiopia
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please.
  • Finalists will be contacted.
  • Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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