Deputy Chief of Party для USAID Furthering Health System Reforms in Ukraine

Position Background:

Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Furthering Health System Reforms in Ukraine (FHSR) activity. The primary purpose of this project is to support the ongoing efforts of the Government of Ukraine and its civil society partners to achieve a transparent, accountable, and effective health care system that is capable of meeting the health needs of the Ukrainian people. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for helping people lead healthy lives around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports Chief of Party (COP) in ensuring effective technical integration and collaboration across all project components related to health sector reform;
• Supports activity strategic planning, performance management and communications including timely preparation of the annual implementation plan;
• Directly leads work plan activities, in line with candidate’s area of expertise;
• Ensures high quality standards of technical assistance and support to activity stakeholders;
• Supervises and develops staff and consultants to achieve expected results;
• Maintains productive partnerships with USAID, key stakeholders, civil society, private sector, the general public, and other donors;
• Ensuring compliance with USAID, USG and GOU laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Serve as Acting COP when COP is unavailable;
• Other tasks as required to achieve the activity Objectives and Expected Results.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health, health policy, health economics, or related discipline preferred;
• Minimum 6 years of demonstrated experience implementing activities addressing health system reform issues, with a minimum of 2 years of experience managing and providing technical assistance in a key area of health reform;
• Prior experience in working with international donors in Ukraine, Central and Eastern Europe, or the former Soviet Union;
• Track record of progressively responsible managerial experience managing a complex portfolio that includes activities related to health reform;
• A demonstrated track record of building and effectively managing a strong team;
• Proven ability to establish strong working relationships with officials at all relevant levels of host country governments as well as other key stakeholders;
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English including oral presentation skills;
• Fluency in Ukrainian and/or Russian preferred.

Application instructions:

Apply via this link by July 15, 2020. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The protection of your personal data is important to Chemonics. If you are located in the EU, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process your personal data.

Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.