CHIEF OF PARTY JOB VACANCY AT MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH

MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH (MSH) has job opening for the position of CHIEF OF PARTYto be based in Abuja to assist in planning and managing capacity building of local partners to implement the PEPFAR AB prevention program in Nigeria. This activity will increase the delivery of prevention services using the minimum package to promote HIV/AIDS prevention programs and build the capacity of the MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH (MSH) to deliver high quality services for identified high risk populations in several states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria.

JOB VACANCY DUTIES:
The Chief of Party will provide technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project, and ensure timely implementation and reporting of activities. The COP will liaise with collaborating organizations in order to ensure coordination of this project with activities being undertaken by the partner in Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The COP will supervise all activities under the contract and have overall responsibility for the successful performance of the technical assistance team. He/She will provide strategic leadership and bear primary administrative responsibility for all requirements to fulfill the performance objectives specified in this contract and acts as the official representatives of the contractor and maintain communication between all relevant stakeholders in Management Sciences for Health (MSH).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall direction of all technical and administrative operations under the contract, function as the primary liaison between the USAID and other collaborating agencies on all financial matters related to the project in Management Sciences for Health (MSH)


• Adapt, implement and oversee an annual project planning cycle and assures timely disbursement of work plans and budgets in accordance with the USAID annual planning cycle, assure integration of strategies with each other and with the overall operational strategy of the project


• Assure the integration, consistency and high quality of the direct and subcontracted work under the project, manage and supervise the staff in the identification of all the technical assistance needs required to achieve the expected outputs of the contracts in Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in public health or other closely related field, Minimum of 2-3 years experience managing public health projects in developing countries


• Experience providing capacity building services to NGOs, including experience with institutional strengthening of NGO administrative and financial systems , management and leadership initiative in Management Sciences for Health (MSH)


• Fluency in English, demonstrated interpersonal skills, familiarity and with understanding of US Government administrative procedures in Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

JOB VACANCY APPLICATION PROCESS:
Forward your detailed application with CVs to: mshnigeria@msh.org.Please specify the position and location for which you are applying for in the subject line.
CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2009