Chief of Party Job Vacancy at Chemonics in Uganda

Job Title: Chief of Party, Uganda
Closing Date: Monday, 31 December 2012
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded health project in Uganda designed to expand availability, increase affordability, and improve the quality of health services by private service providers. Specialists will develop and implement technical activities to support private sector involvement in health-care delivery. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Qualifications:

    * Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in public health, business, social sciences, or a related field preferred
    * Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior leadership position managing complex health technical collaboration programs, preferably in Uganda
    * Chief of party experience with USAID or with other donors preferred
    * Knowledge of health policy and financing issues relative to private sector health service delivery
    * Experience developing innovative private sector health solutions, including public-private partnerships and provider networks
    * Ability to think strategically to develop private sector solutions to key public health problems in Uganda, including reproductive health/family planning, maternal and child health, and infectious disease
    * Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior government officials within the Ugandan Ministry of Health at the national and state levels, U.S. and foreign government organizations, professional associations, and other development partners
    * Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
    * Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
    * Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply
    * English fluency required



How to Apply:
Send electronic submissions to ugandaphsrecruit@gmail.com by December 31, 2012. Please indicate COP-Uganda PHS in the e-mail subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. No submissions or expressions of interest will be considered after this date. To review additional job opportunities, please visit our website at www.chemonics.com.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics' equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "COP-Uganda PHS" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check "I do not wish to complete the information requested." Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.



Deadline: 31st December 2012