Chief of Party (COP), Global Health – Project HOPE The poeple to people health foundation Inc.

Health Care

Project HOPE The poeple to people health foundation Inc.

We believe in a universal right to be healthy and thrive, and we envision a world where everyone has access to the health care needed to reach life’s full potential.

Our Mission

Our mission, as a global health and humanitarian relief organization, is to place power in the hands of health care workers to save lives across the globe. We are committed to transforming lives and uplifting communities by empowering health care workers to expertly implement and teach innovative lifesaving solutions in times of need and into the future.

Project HOPE operates around the world wherever the need is greatest, working side-by-side with health care workers and their communities, addressing the greatest public health challenges to enable people to live their best lives. We respond to disasters and health crises and stay on in communities long after disaster strikes to help find solutions to epidemics and any other neglected health needs.

After 60 years of service to patients, training health workers and building medical infrastructure from the ground up, we know that real success comes down to how well the health workforce — the doctors, nurses and community health teams — are trained, motivated and supported with evidence-based solutions.

We focus on improving maternal, neonatal and child health; fighting infectious and non-communicable diseases; and responding to disasters and health crises.

With agility and compassion, we nurture the health workforce globally so they can teach, heal and find sustainable solutions to complex public health issues in their communities.

Since 1958, we have:

• Provided health care for tens of millions of people in more than 100 countries over 60 years
• Trained over 1 million health workers
• Delivered over $3.1 billion of medicines and supplies

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 500 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges.

Code of Conduct 

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or

Harassment.  Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability and transparency. 

• POSITION TITLE:  Chief of Party (COP), Global Health  
• LOCATION:  Ethiopia     

This position will be based in Ethiopia. Ethiopian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the programmatic and financial integrity of the integrated health project and to achieve rapid and sustained project goals, objectives, and targets
• Manage the project’s operational, financial, and administrative priorities; direct the planning and budgeting processes; design and oversee an annual project cycle in accordance with USAID’s annual planning cycles
• Ensure compliance with the project results and oversight of project activities to achieve the stated objectives
• Ensure the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and alliances with USAID, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, other USG implementing partners, private sector partners and other key stakeholders in Ethiopia to maximize resources and avoid duplication of effort
• Represent Project HOPE’s interests and present progress, achievements and lessons learned to key Ethiopian stakeholders including USAID and implementing partners in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations
• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and synthesis of interventions
  Develop strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with USAID guidelines to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure the quality and sustainability of interventions within Government health facilities particularly in the areas of maternal, newborn, and child health, family planning/reproductive health, health systems strengthening, and capacity building of district staff and national partners
• Participate in relevant technical advisory groups with counterparts and partner institutions
  Lead the annual work planning process in close collaboration with USAID, Ethiopian Ministry of Health, project team, and project partners
• Oversee preparation of periodic project reports to donor
• Mentor, support, supervise, and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts to ensure rapid and sustainable results
• Provide guidance, in collaboration with key staff, to subcontractors and subgrantees and coordinate activities with other agencies
• Manage multiple project partners
• Write and/or review technical components of materials and publications related to integrated health and its development
• Ensure resources for project implementation are available
• Work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgets and ensure project is implemented in budget
• Work with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff to develop M&E frameworks and effectively track data and results and establish a culture of data for decision making
• Work closely with Project HOPE home office staff to ensure effective, timely and coordinated project implementation
• Ensure compliance with USAID operational policies and regulations

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Public Health is preferred. Applicable experience in the field of public health and related work can also substitute for a Master’s degree. Applicable Experience in the field of public health includes proven experience of two years and above in managing public health issues or complex public health emergencies involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions.
• At least more than 10 years of demonstrated experience managing operational, project management and administrative duties for the U.S. Government–funded projects or other internationally funded programs. Previous Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, or senior management experience in public health, health system strengthening, and/or related field in Ethiopia. Proven experience in managing complex public health emergencies involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions.
• Leadership skill in designing, managing, and implementing, monitoring and evaluation of donor-supported programs as well ability to manage programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grants management
• Fluency of English in reading/writing/speaking (Level IV) is required and additional fluency in Amharic language is preferred
• Previous experience serving as COP or DCOP
• Demonstrated experience managing consortiums and building capacity of local organizations
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing systems and overseeing project start-up
• Understanding of the Ethiopian (or similar) social and political context, and developments in the health sector
• Experience hiring and supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving program needs
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID missions, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, PVOs, the private sector and other donors
  In-depth knowledge of USAID projects, regulations, compliance, and reporting
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, team-building, and representational skills
• Management, training, or clinical background in maternal, newborn, and child health, family planning/reproductive health, or health systems strengthening
• Expertise in translating research to practice—identifying best practices and adapting them to project realities, with strong attention to quality of care
• Previous experience working in Ethiopia, with intimate understanding of local health system and health systems strengthening, family planning /reproductive health, and maternal, neonatal, and child health care gaps and opportunities, and solid relationships at government agencies
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including TEAMS and PowerBi
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to travel nationally

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