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John Snow, Incorporated (JSI) is a Boston-based public health consulting firm dedicated to providing high quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs throughout the world. JSI works extensively with national and local governments, NGOs, the private sector, and traditional leaders to expand access to services for vulnerable populations. JSI is committed to improving the health of underserved populations through innovative approaches in a range of public health areas, including reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health, infectious diseases, nutrition, water and sanitation, technical and organizational capacity building, supply chain strengthening, strategic information management, health systems management, and policy development.JSI is currently recruiting for a Chief of Party for a possible position with the USAID-funded Tanzania Comprehensive Client-Centered Health Program For Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child And Adolescent Health (C3hp- Rmncah) Activity. The purpose of the project will be to increase the demand for and use of quality integrated RMNCAH services in target regions, particularly women of reproductive age, youth and children, by improving access to quality RMNCAH services in both facilities and the surrounding communities, promoting positive health-seeking behaviors among Tanzania’s population, and enhancing the overall policy environment for RMNCAH service delivery. Should JSI be the successful bidder, this will be a full-time position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Chief of Party will be responsible for overseeing contract implementation, providing the technical vision and approach and managing the project team and consortium members. The anticipated award date is open.The Chief of Party will report to the JSI home office Senior Advisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Guide, encourage and oversee all aspects of program management, both technical and financial
Oversee and coordinate JSI and subpartner staff
Serve as the leader of the Senior Management Team
Ensure compliance with award terms and conditions, USAID polices and regulations, and JSI rules and regulations
Serve as the project’s primary liaison with the Government of Tanzania including MOH, USAID/Tanzania, JSI headquarters, other donors, and multilateral and INGO partners
Monitor annual work plans and monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure that the project is meeting goals, and analyze and resolve reasons for any delays
Ensure regular reporting to and timely submission of deliverables as required under the contract; and
Encourage the conduct of innovative operational/implementation studies and activities as appropriate to complement project core activities and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s degree OR 5 years of experience in management, public health, social sciences, development studies or a related field (in addition to the 10 year requirement noted below) for those without a Master’s degree;
At least 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing large comprehensive and complex international development assistance on RMNCH or health programs;
Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations;
Quality past performance references; and
Working knowledge of and experience with USG-funded program management, policies, regulations, and procedures.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 12/18/2020.
John Snow, Incorporated (JSI) is a Boston-based public health consulting firm dedicated to providing high quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs throughout the world. JSI works extensively with national and local governments, NGOs, the private sector, and traditional leaders to expand access to services for vulnerable populations. JSI is committed to improving the health of underserved populations through innovative approaches in a range of public health areas, including reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health, infectious diseases, nutrition, water and sanitation, technical and organizational capacity building, supply chain strengthening, strategic information management, health systems management, and policy development.JSI is currently recruiting for a Chief of Party for a possible position with the USAID-funded Tanzania Comprehensive Client-Centered Health Program For Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child And Adolescent Health (C3hp- Rmncah) Activity. The purpose of the project will be to increase the demand for and use of quality integrated RMNCAH services in target regions, particularly women of reproductive age, youth and children, by improving access to quality RMNCAH services in both facilities and the surrounding communities, promoting positive health-seeking behaviors among Tanzania’s population, and enhancing the overall policy environment for RMNCAH service delivery. Should JSI be the successful bidder, this will be a full-time position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Chief of Party will be responsible for overseeing contract implementation, providing the technical vision and approach and managing the project team and consortium members. The anticipated award date is open.The Chief of Party will report to the JSI home office Senior Advisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Guide, encourage and oversee all aspects of program management, both technical and financial
Oversee and coordinate JSI and subpartner staff
Serve as the leader of the Senior Management Team
Ensure compliance with award terms and conditions, USAID polices and regulations, and JSI rules and regulations
Serve as the project’s primary liaison with the Government of Tanzania including MOH, USAID/Tanzania, JSI headquarters, other donors, and multilateral and INGO partners
Monitor annual work plans and monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure that the project is meeting goals, and analyze and resolve reasons for any delays
Ensure regular reporting to and timely submission of deliverables as required under the contract; and
Encourage the conduct of innovative operational/implementation studies and activities as appropriate to complement project core activities and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s degree OR 5 years of experience in management, public health, social sciences, development studies or a related field (in addition to the 10 year requirement noted below) for those without a Master’s degree;
At least 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing large comprehensive and complex international development assistance on RMNCH or health programs;
Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations;
Quality past performance references; and
Working knowledge of and experience with USG-funded program management, policies, regulations, and procedures.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 12/18/2020.