Integrated Health Project Chief of Party Job in Burundi


Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated Integrated Health Project (IHP) inBurundi funded by USAID. 

The five-year project will assist government counterparts, communities, and civil society to improve the health status of assisted populations in targeted health intervention areas. 

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the project with accountability for project deliverables and results
  • Serve as the project's key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners
  • Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
  • Manage and supervise project personnel and subcontractors in compliance with USAID rules and regulations
  • Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications
  • Link with and build upon bilateral and regional projects that complement project goals
Qualifications
  • M.D., M.P.H., or other relevant degree
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive senior-level experience working on/with donor-funded health projects; chief of party experience on a USAID project preferred
  • Experience collaborating with range of government officials, international donors, and local community stakeholders
  • Familiarity with international health, development issues, and the international donor community
  • Experience in Burundi or East Africa strongly preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Fluency in spoken and written French and English
In addition, Chemonics seeks specialists with at least 5 years of experience in the following technical areas. Preference will be given to candidates with Masters degrees. Fluency in spoken and written French required:
  • Infectious Diseases (incl. TB and malaria)
  • Health Systems
  • Maternal Child Health/Reproductive Health
  • Family Planning
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Quality Improvement
  • Health Policy
  • Behavior Change Communication
  • Community Mobilization
  • Nutrition
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
  • Local Capacity Building
  • Health Information Systems/Technology
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
Application Instructions: 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to burundihealthrecruit@gmail.com by April 30th, 2013. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

No telephone inquiries please. 

Only finalists will be contacted. 

Chemonics is an equal-opportunity employer.