Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief of Party
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Project: Upcoming USAID Healthcare Financing (HF) and Human Resources for Health (HRH) Activity in Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time Consultancy
Job Category: Chief of Party
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) Activity in Nigeria.
- The IHP Activity aims to support USAID’s approaches to health systems strengthening (HSS) and reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH).
- This role will enhance the capacity of the Federal and State Ministry of Health (F/SMOH), local organizations, and communities to deliver quality, integrated health services.
- The Chief of Party will lead the Senior Management Team and is responsible for strategic and technical leadership, financial, management, and administrative oversight of the Activity.
- This includes ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors and focusing on achieving the results defined in the project’s scope of work.
Job Responsibilties
Technical responsibilities:
- The Chief of Party will support the delivery of the following:
- Coordinate effective implementation of program activities, including development of a dynamic learning agenda and adaptive management approach;
- Ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and USAID reporting requirements are followed;
- Make programmatic decisions and troubleshoot implementation challenges; oversee program data quality compliance, including development of data tracking and monitoring systems;
- Oversee sub-grant development, including compliance with programmatic objectives and SCIDaR/donor financial and administrative regulations;
- Serve as spokesperson and advocate, representing the Activity to the donor, central and local government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders;
- Serve as a key point of contact for USAID/Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria, and all other stakeholders;
- Directly supervise members of the Senior Management Team.
Required Competencies
Education and Experience
- Academic training: Master’s Degree in Public health, Health management, Medicine, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 12-15 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large, complex USAID or other donor-funded health programs in Nigeria or a relevant context;
- At least twelve years of relevant experience in global public health and development, including in senior technically relevant positions with large and complex projects;
- Senior leadership experience on USAID projects;
- Technical experience in integrated health programming with expertise in one or more of the following areas: health systems strengthening, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, reproductive health/family planning, and nutrition;
- At least 10 years of relevant experience managing, designing, and implementing similar international, multi-million, donor-funded programs;
- Â At least five years of PHC/QoC activity design and implementation experience in Nigerian contexts;
- In-country experience implementing large and complex HSS/PHC/QoC programs;
- Expertise in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH);
- Demonstrated record of technical leadership in integrated PHC/QoC;
- Demonstrates current technical understanding of the PHC/QoC evidence base;
- Experience in Northern Nigeria, particularly in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Bauchi, is strongly preferred;
- In-depth knowledge of the Nigeria healthcare system;
- Experience working with Nigeria local government officials is strongly preferred;
- xiv. Proven supervisory experience involving leadership and team building of professional and support staff; oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management;
- Experience collaborating with senior policymakers, and host-country entities, including central and local governments, development partners, and civil society organizations to foster innovation and locally-led public health initiatives and activities;
- Demonstrated ability to provide support to and oversight of local capacity development efforts;
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English;
- Experience working with the private sector is a plus;
- Commitment to diversity, equity, social inclusion, and accessibility.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: Women are encouraged to apply.