Chemonics International Recent Recruitment [5 Positions]

Chemonics International, an international development firm based in Washington, DC., seeks professionals for USAID’s anticipated multi-year health program in Nigeria; the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP).

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

Job Title: Medical and Community Services Director
Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• Chemonics seeks a medical and community services director for USAID’s anticipated multi-year health program in Nigeria: the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program.
• This program will improve the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ goals and objectives.
• It will cover governance, access, and demand activities across HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• Specific program objectives include targeted and efficient HIV case identification and linkage to care and treatment; enrollment of patients on HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and minimal loss to follow-up; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key populations; and increased capacity of the government of Nigeria to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
• The director of medical and community services will report to the deputy chief of party.
• They will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the service delivery (clinical and community) component of the program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related discipline
• Minimum eight years of experiencedesigning and implementing public health programs. Experience with HIV/AIDS; tuberculosis; and maternal, newborn, and child health in developing countries preferred
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in all components of HIV/AIDS programming, as well as crosscutting areas like health systems strengthening
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English required

Application Deadline: 14th September, 2016.

 

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party
Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party/technical director for USAID’s anticipated multi-year health program in Nigeria: the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program.
• This program will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ goals and objectives.
• It will cover governance, access, and demand activities across HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• Specific program objectives include targeted and efficient HIV case identification and linkage to care and treatment; enrollment of patients on HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and minimal loss to follow-up; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key populations; and increased capacity of the government of Nigeria to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• The deputy chief of party/technical director will report to the chief of party and will be responsible for overseeing management and technical operations.
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related discipline
• Minimum eight years of relevant development experience working as a senior-level manager in public health programs in a developing country
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in all components of HIV/AIDS programming, as well as crosscutting areas like health systems strengthening
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required

Application Deadline: 14th September, 2016.

 

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director
Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• Chemonics seeks a monitoring, evaluation, and learning director for USAID’s anticipated multi-year health program in Nigeria: the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program.
• This program will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ goals and objectives.
• It will cover governance, access, and demand activities across HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• Program objectives include targeted and efficient HIV case identification and linkage to care and treatment; enrollment of patients on HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and minimal loss to follow-up; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key populations; and increased capacity of the government of Nigeria to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.​
• The director of monitoring, evaluation, and learning will report to the deputy chief of party.
• They will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program’s monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets and outcomes.
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related discipline
• Minimum Seven (7) years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for public health programs in developing countries
• Demonstrated understanding of monitoring and evaluation issues with respect to improvements in high-quality integrated services and support programs
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the U.S. government’s and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s reporting requirements

Application Deadline: 14th September, 2016.

 

Job Title: Finance and Operations Director
Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• Chemonics seeks a finance and operations director for USAID’s anticipated multi-year health program in Nigeria: the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program.
• This program will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ goals and objectives.
• It will cover governance, access, and demand activities across HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• Program objectives include targeted and efficient HIV case identification and linkage to care and treatment; enrollment of patients on HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and minimal loss to follow-up; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key populations; and increased capacity of the government of Nigeria to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• The finance and operations director will report to the deputy chief of party and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting.
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management of large, complex projects, including eight years in the field of international development
• Experience managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs preferred
• Demonstrated ability in developing and managing large budgets
• Familiarity with compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulations required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English required

Application Deadline: 14th September, 2016.

 

Job Title: Chief of Party
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• This program will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ goals and objectives.
• It will implement governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services. Specific objectives include targeted and efficient HIV case identification and linkage to care and treatment; enrollment of patients in HIV/AIDS therapy, with adequate adherence and minimal loss to follow-up; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key populations; and increased capacity of the government of Nigeria to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall program leadership, management, and technical direction
• Serve as a key liaison with USAID, the government of Nigeria, program stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
• Manage and supervise the work of program personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure that all program assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Oversee program work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health or Medicine
• Minimum 10 years of relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-funded health programs of similar size, scope, and complexity
• Experience as chief of party on a donor-funded project in Nigeria or West Africa preferred
• Proven success in managing HIV/AIDS programs; strong technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening, and quality improvement/assurance
• Ability to work collaboratively with local government stakeholders, international donors, and local partners at the national and sub-national levels; record of building capacity of local partners
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and knowledge sharing
• Experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams in developing countries
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate a strategic vision
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Application Deadline: 14th September, 2016.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE

In addition, please download and complete “Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form” and submit it separately to: [email protected] with only “Nigeria SHARP COP” recruit 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.”

Click here to download Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form

Note: Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.