Job Openings at Chemonics International, 3rd September, 2019

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Chemonics International - We're one of the world’s leading partners in international development, because where Chemonics works, development works. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners and beneficiaries take on the world’s toughest challenges. Today, we re-imagine global supply chains to deliver essential medicines to the right place at the right time. Our global network of more than 4,000 specialists share an unwavering resolve to work better, driven by a conviction that the world must be better. We are recruiting to fill the positions below: Job Title: Chief of Party Location: Nigeria Job Description

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID Strategic HIV/AIDS Response Program (SHARP) in Nigeria. SHARP aims to support the government of Nigeria in Bayelsa, Edo, and Lagos states to strengthen service delivery and health systems. Nigerian nationals are highly encouraged to apply
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, management, and technical direction to personnel, consultants, subcontractors, and project activities, critically facilitating design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and partner coordination
Serve as the program’s 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

Master's Degree in Public Health, Social Science, International Development, or other related discipline
Minimum 10 years of senior-level management experience in the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities of similar complexity to SHARP in Nigeria or a similar setting
Solid technical knowledge in HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening, quality improvement, and quality assurance
Skilled in high-level strategic visioning and project management, with experience in managing complex activities
Experience working with project counterparts, particularly senior-level officials from the government, private sector, and civil society
Proven leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of USAID- or other donor-funded initiatives
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English required.

Job Title: Technical Director Location: Nigeria Job Description

Chemonics seeks a Technical Director for the anticipated USAID Strategic HIV/AIDS Response Program (SHARP) in Nigeria. SHARP aims to support the government of Nigeria in Bayelsa, Edo, and Lagos states to strengthen service delivery and health systems
Nigerian nationals are highly encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

Support the chief of party with clinical and technical direction to reduce HIV incidences and AIDS-related mortality by increasing access to and the use of treatment and prevention services for all populations and by strengthening Ministry of Health governance
Supervise clinical teams, technical specialists, and staff while working closely with other project staff and Chemonics home-office staff
Use surveillance data to inform programming for activities that achieve epidemic control for all genders, ages, and risk groups
Scale evidence-informed combination prevention
Integrate data from legacy systems into a central data system to include patient management, commodities, and laboratory data
Ensure the technical soundness and appropriateness of all project assistance and clinical service delivery
Incorporate Nigerian HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey estimates in the planning process to maximize the impact of programming
Implement innovative strategies that demonstrably increase testing yields using index partner testing, reduce lost to follow-up through “recapture” campaigns using data to identify those who have fallen out of care and other approaches to address unmet needs and to close gaps in the treatment continuum
Oversee and monitor site-level performance, including clinical work planning, performance management, case finding, and care continuum linkage approaches
Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and make appropriate program adjustments

Qualifications

Medical Doctor, with a Master's Degree in Public Health or a related field
Minimum seven years of senior-level experience with HIV prevention, treatment, or care and support programming in Nigeria or a similar setting
Minimum five years of senior-level management experience in the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities of similar size and complexity in Nigeria or a similar setting
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise managing projects of similar size and scope
Solid technical expertise in all aspects of addressing HIV/AIDS, including prevention, treatment, care and support, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, tuberculosis, and crosscutting areas such as health system strengthening
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
Fluency in English required.

Job Title: Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Location: Nigeria Job Description

Chemonics seeks a Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) for the anticipated USAID Strategic HIV/AIDS Response Program (SHARP) in Nigeria
SHARP aims to support the government of Nigeria in Bayelsa, Edo, and Lagos states to strengthen service delivery and health systems
Nigerian nationals are highly encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of MEL activities, including data collection, analysis, quality, timeliness, and reporting
Ensure design and operation of MEL activities are in line with the USAID evaluation policy lead, and ensure standardization across country programs in indicators, data collection, and reporting
Oversee the collection of and reporting on program management, output, and outcome indicators by the country programs
Apply adaptive management strategies and facilitate learning activities to support staff to assess progress and continually refine programming
Lead the strategy and design of the program’s collaboration, learning, and adaptation activities and oversee implementation
Ensure the creation and dissemination of program learning through strategic communication
Manage the project’s MEL team and provide technical support to core and in-country teams

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Demography, Biostatistics, or a related discipline
Minimum five years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research in health development programs of similar complexity as SHARP in Nigeria or a similar setting
Minimum three years of experience managing MEL responsibilities for U.S. government-funded programs
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in data collection, analysis, and quality improvement, and quality assurance
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English required.

Job Title: Director of Finance and Operations Location: Nigeria Job Descriptions

Chemonics seeks a director of finance and operations for the anticipated USAID Strategic HIV/AIDS Response Program (SHARP) in Nigeria. SHARP aims to support the government of Nigeria in Bayelsa, Edo, and Lagos states to strengthen service delivery and health systems. Nigerian nationals are highly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and accounting
Liaise with the Nigerian government, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
Write and contribute to reports and other deliverables
Coordinate all administrative support for program implementation, including setting up field offices, handling preparations for learning opportunities, and handling all financial aspects
Serve as the central point for coordination and communication within the program and with USAID for planning, human resources and contracts, and budgets
Scrutinize expenditures to ensure performance and outlays are commensurate
Manage programs to ensure that the HIV response is successful and cost-effective

Qualifications

Master's degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline; and professional certification in accounting (equivalent to CPA)
Minimum seven years of experience in financial management of activities of similar complexity to SHARP in Nigeria or a similar setting, including five years with U.S. government-funded activities
Demonstrated ability in developing and managing large budgets
Experience in West Africa preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with reporting requirements for the U.S. government and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English required

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title eg: "Technical Director" as the subject of the mail. Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Deadline: 10th October, 2019.

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