USAID Health Care Improvement (HCI) Project Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Chief of Party

JOB VACANCY:

We require suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

POST TITLE:   Chief of Party, USAID Health Care Improvement (HCI) project, Nigeria

JOB LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria

JOB SUMMARY:

• URC is currently soliciting applications for a Chief or Party for an Orphans and Vulnerable Children  (OVC) program in Nigerian,
• The program is designed to improve the well-being of vulnerable children and caregivers through a sustainable comprehensive and coordinated response.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the technical leadership and managerial oversight in the design and implementation of project strategy,
• Assume responsibility for the achievement and documentation of project results and ensure timely completion of all project deliverables for USAID and other stakeholders,
• Provide financial management and accountability of all project tasks in compliance with USAID regulations and URC policies,
• Ensure technical support for quality improvement (Q1) activities is provided to the government of Nigeria and partners,
• Serve as liaison to USAID, FMWASD, partners and other stakeholders,
• Manage and supervise staff,
• Coordinate all external technical assistance,
• Develop work plans and processes for results reporting,
• Synthesize document and disseminate the process of quality care,
• Represent the project at meetings with funders, ministry officials, roundtables, working groups, conferences,
• Performance of other duties as required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience managing USAID funded projects at chief of party level or equivalent,
• Previous experience in OVC and social services,
• At least five years of experience in a management position, capable of supporting complex, multi-year,
• Technical expertise in health or social services in the form of a professional degree and or graduate level degree,
• Proven ability to work with partners at all levels, including federal, state and local government officials, donors and other non-governmental organizations,
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s social and health service systems,
• Demonstrated ability to systematically package and document processes, achievements and lessons learned,
• Strong time management and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work well independently and in team settings,
• Experience in Quality Improvement approaches is desirable,
• Familiarity with Nigeria and the immediate region required,
• Ability to travel throughout Nigeria,
• Outstanding verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills,
• Fluency in English required, both written and oral – local languages a plus.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to hrnigeria@urc-chs.com 

NOTE: Please note applications are required in English. Closing date is February 16^th 2012. Due to the large number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.