Ethiopia Health Workforce Improvement Program (HWIP) Application

Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for the USAID Health Workforce Improvement Program (HWIP). HWIP will work with the Ministry of Health (MOH) at the national and sub-national levels (Regional, Zonal and Woreda), higher educational institutions that provide healthcare education under the Ministry of Education (MOE), and targeted health worker professional associations with the goal of improving the quality of Ethiopia's health workforce. The Activity seeks to address critical human resources challenges in Ethiopia’s health sector by focusing on institutional and individual capacity building to improve the quality of pre-service education for priority clinical cadres; improving the competency of clinical health care workers; and building the skills of human resource for health managers. We are seeking applications for the Chief of Party position: The COP is responsible for providing overall leadership, management, and general technical direction to the entire activity, ensuring an integrated vision among technical components and actors, and a focus on achieving results. S/he will ensure progress towards targets and timely implementation, identify issues and risks related to activity implementation, and collaborate, learn and adapt approaches in response to M&E information, adjusting activity interventions appropriately to enhance results. S/he will also prepare annual work plans, progress reports, and technical deliverables related to achievement of program results to USAID. S/he will collaborate with the MOH, the Ministry of Education (MOE), international donors, USAID, and local partners. Responsibilities include: - Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure programmatic and financial integrity of the activity - Effectively collaborate with the USAID mission (and other donors as applicable), civil society organizations, local government officials, local partners, public and private hospitals, and universities to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of activity objectives and achievements - Build innovative partnerships and promote sustainable initiatives - Oversee program administration, implementation, and financial management to ensure program implementation aligns with budget allocations, internal Chemonics policies, and USAID regulations - Oversee performance monitoring and evaluation to ensure all project targets are met or exceeded, making recommendations for improvement in program implementation - Proactively identify problems involving project implementation and make appropriate implementation and programmatic adjustments to meet contractual objectives and results Minimum Qualifications: - Advanced degree (master’s level or equivalent) in human resource management, public health, leadership or related field or, in lieu thereof, five additional years of experience in human resources for health or related field - Minimum 10 years of experience in the implementation and coordination of large and complex projects relating to health governance - Minimum 5 years proven leadership in the management of similar international donor support programs with strong, demonstrated skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting - Minimum 5 years’ experience working with senior government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders in health administration, and/or enforcement of human resources for health regulations - Knowledge of Ethiopia’s social, cultural, political, and development context and an understanding of its healthcare systems, administration, and governance, strongly preferred - Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity - Experience with USAID and/or other international donors preferred - Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to coordinate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders - Fluency in written and oral English required - Experience in Ethiopia preferred, experience in sub-Saharan Africa required

Do you have experience working with the Ministry of Health (MOH)?*
Do you have experience working on direct USAID-funded projects?*
Have you ever worked for Chemonics International Inc.?*
How many years of experience do you have working in this sector?*
How many years of supervisory experience do you have working in this sector?*
Do you have experience working with senior government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders in the health sector?*
Do you have a master's degree or advanced degree in Public Health, Human Resources, Health Management, or related field?*
Do you have professional fluency in English?*
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