Chief of Party, FATA-KP Health Program

Chief of Party, FATA-KP Health Program

Location: Pakistan - Peshawar

Division: International Programs

Summary

USAID's Federally Administered Tribal Areas-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (FATA-KP) Health Program has a goal of improving maternal and child health outcomes in four agencies of FATA (North and South Waziristan, Mohmand and Bajour) and seven districts in Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province over a period of five years (2012–2017).

Save the Children is the lead implementing partner on the FATA-KP Health Program and manages the program from its Peshawar office.  

The FATA-KP Health Program Chief of Party is responsible for the overall strategic direction and technical and managerial oversight for the program. S/he will oversee the administration of the program, will deploy all financial, technical, and human resources, and will manage and supervise the implementation of all agreed -upon strategies and plans. Critical to the position’s success is the COP’s ability to be a leader and to motivate colleagues to a high level of performance. The COP is responsible for maintaining the morale and effectiveness of the FATA-KP Health Program staff and ensuring that USAID/Pakistan’s goals for the program are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic leadership and set priorities for programs in collaboration with the technical teams both in-country and at HQ.
• Ensure that project activities are technically sound, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of the country and USAID.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with USAID, global and regional institutions, private sector entities, government ministries (as allowable), and other stakeholders for the smooth implementation of program activities, including but not limited to:
  • Facilitating and ensuring positive relationships between the Health Program Team team and the multi-lateral and bi-lateral partners currently implementing in Pakistan;
  • Meeting on a regular basis with USAID/Pakistan AOR and attending US government meetings as requested by USAID/Pakistan.
• Mentor, support, supervise, and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts with program goals.
• Represent the FATA-KP Health Program in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Facilitate the development of annual workplans and budgets prior to their submission to MCHIP headquarters and USAID/Pakistan.
• Directly supervise the Senior Management Team, including the Deputy Chief of Party (based in Islamabad), the Finance and Administration Director, the Senior Health Specialist, and the Director for Field Programs.
• Liaise with the headquarters-based Senior Program Officer on a regular basis to review program implementation and discuss any program management issues.

 Required

• Public health professional with advanced degree (MPH, PhD or DrPH) or equivalent combination/blend of training and experience
• At least 10 years of direct experience in MNCH/FP policy development, program planning, implementation and/or evaluation in a developing country setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-intervention health development programs in collaboration with national health ministries and international partners
• Familiarity with the MNCH/FP interventions that will be the focus of this project
• Prior experience working with Pakistan’s public health system
• Proven ability to develop highly effective teams of public health professionals and a supportive and empowering management style
• Proven experience working in politically sensitive and complex environments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a culturally and linguistically diverse team of staff, consultants and counterparts
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• English fluency (verbal and written) required
• Pakistani national

Employee Type:  Full-time

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities.  Each year, we reach tens of millions of children in need in the United States and around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.

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