Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 28 Dec 2018
Chemonics seeks a deputy 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 managerial and operational guidance for the program
- Ensure that program functions are aligned with the technical priorities of the Ethiopian government and U.S. government regulations
- Work closely with the technical advisors, finance officer, and chief of party
- Serve as the acting chief of party in the chief of party’s absence
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in public health, information sciences, data science, nutrition, or a related area preferred
- Experience working with project counterparts and key stakeholders, particularly senior-level officials from the government, private sector, and civil society
- Demonstrated experience managing complex international development assistance projects
- Experience in financial management, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and accounting; experience financially managing projects of similar size and scope preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day direction as well as in diverse teams
- Capacity to understand and analyze national, regional, and local politics
- Ability to guide program staff in creatively designing grants that relate to the current political and conflict-affected environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Experience working in low-income countries preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English required; proficiency in a foreign language preferred, particularly Amharic
How to apply:
Please submit your application by December 28, 2018, through this link or by going to https://chemonics_nb.formstack.com/forms/ethiopia_ehealth_information_systems. 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.