MSH is seeking candidates for the Sudan Health Transformation Project (SHTP II) in Juba, South Sudan. The Project includes: 1. Service Delivery and 2. Health Systems Strengthening. It builds on decentralization of primary health care service to improve the health status of the Southern Sudanese people. The project focuses on the following results: expanded access/availability of high impact services and practices; increased Southern Sudanese capability to deliver and manage services; and increased knowledge of and demand for services and healthy practices.
As COP, you will supervise all aspects of development, implementation and evaluation of the SHTP II work plan. Under the overall supervision of USAID, you will ensure compliance with all aspects of the SHTP II contract and any amendments that may be signed. You will supervise all technical activities and monitoring and evaluation, including achievement of all Performance Monitoring Plan indicators related to the High Impact Health Programs of the Basic Package of Health and Nutrition Services. The COP will supervise all aspects of design, award, implementation, and monitoring of performance based contracts of all sub-contracting partners in 14 SHTP II supported counties. You will coordinate all activities with partners, serve as the primary liaison with the MOH and other international and national organizations. As the COP, you will: provide direct technical support to the MOH at Central, State and County levels in analyzing and establishing policies, guidelines and programs related to the BPHNS; supervise all capacity building activities designed to ensure that the MOH of the GORSS can sustain the BPHNS at all levels; and mentor and develop capacity of South Sudanese staff to assume increasing responsibility within the SHTP II and the MOH.
Masters degree in public health, or advanced degree in a related field is required. We seek a candidate with exceptional managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing complex activities of similar magnitude and complexity involving coordination with multiple partners and at least 15 years of experience working with public health programs in developing and transitioning countries, with a minimum of 5 years experience in Africa. Experience in South Sudan preferable along with familiarity with and understanding of USAID administrative procedures. Fluency in English required, Arabic helpful but not required.
To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4277/job.
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