Job Descriptio
The Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall leadership, technical oversight, implementation, management (financial, administrative, and programmatic), and representation of IMPACT Malaria. The project will operate over a five year period.
We are seeking an experienced individual who has excellent organizational and technical skills, a team player, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi—tasking abilities.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical and strategic leadership to develop the project strategic plan, work plan, and project monitoring, ¡n close collaboration with Government of Kenya, donor and other key stakeholders to ensure timely implementation and compliance to the requirements and regulations of the IMPACT Malaria award
Provide overall oversight of the project and maintain effective and regular communication with the core team, implementing partners, and government entities
Ensure that program is technically sound, scientific evidence—based and responsive to the needs of Kenya, its people and donors
Collaborate with National Malaria Control Program and other central and county governments’ units and staff to strengthen quality improvement and supervision systems for malaria interventions
Ensure compliance with USAID operational policies and regulations
Lead in the development of project work plan, budget and ensure performance indicators and targets are met within set deadlines
Ensure the effective use and coordination of donor resources and the compliance of the financial systems and controls with donor standards
Ensure sound financial management including programmatic budgeting, spending projections and monitoring of payments
Mentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff.
Required Qualifications:
Advanced clinical degree, or a Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related degree.
At least 10 years of technical experience as senior staff in managing or implementing health projects
At least seven years leadership and management experience in project of similar scope, and preferably a USAID contract in Africa
Experience and technical knowledge in malaria and/or infectious disease programming
Ability to interact with a broad range of governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors
Demonstrated strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills
Fluent in English; fluency in Kiswahili also preferred
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