University of Maryland Kenya Programs
CHIEF OF PARTY
A Consortia led by the University of Maryland seeks a Chief of Party for the Afya Pwani and Afya Jijini programs in Nairobi and Coast Region. UMB has worked in Kenya over 10 years and is a leader in building sustainable and high quality health services within the government of Kenya structures and facilities. UMB is known for facilitating the achievement of high-quality patient outcomes that require engagement of clients in a continuum of care. UMB has also built/supported technical capacity and health systems to sustain them.
The goal of the Afya programs is to improve and increase access and utilization of quality health services in focus counties through strengthened service delivery and institutional capacity of health systems.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and report directly to the designated USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
The selected candidate will:
- Supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
- Provide a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners.
- Be political savvy, as s/he will interact with numerous GOK institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials.
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in health, social services, management, or business administration, or related field;
- 7+ experience in managing complex public health programs or programs of similar scope and size;
- 7+ years demonstrated state-of-the-art experience within the capacity as senior staff in at least two of the following areas: HIV/AIDS care and treatment; maternal, newborn and child health; reproductive health; nutrition; quality improvement/ quality assurance; health systems strengthening; M&E; and operations research;
- 5+ years international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating public health programs of similar size and complexity;
- 7+ experience in program management and administration, financial management, award contractual compliance, sub-award management, and tracking project performance and costs via specific funding streams;
- Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language;
- Strong management skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities, professional reputation, ability to create synergies where applicable, interpersonal skills, and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project description.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their cover-letter, CV/ Resume and three professional references to Hr@mgickenya.org indicating the preferred region- Nairobi or Coast region on the cover letter. UMB offers a full benefits package and competitive salary. Applications received before December 19, 2014 will be more seriously considered.
