Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
Program Overview Pathfinder is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) candidate for the Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations in the United Republic of Tanzania project. The goal of this five year project is to strengthen community care and social support systems, improving access to comprehensive services for people living with HIV, OVC and other vulnerable populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian HIV/AIDS epidemic, community care and social support systems refer to structures and mechanisms used by communities to interact, coordinate and deliver home-based care; social protection and welfare for OVC and other vulnerable populations; legal services; nutrition support; mental and psychosocial support; and referral and access to health services and follow-up. The project will support an implementation model that builds on existing governmental, private sector, and community programs, enhancing the delivery of the continuum of care services.
Position Purpose The DCOP provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the technical aspects of the Project. S/he is responsible for the effective use and deployment of technical staff and technical resources to achieve project targets. The DCOP works with the COP to position Pathfinder as a leader in global health technical areas and as a successful partner in the development and cost effective implementation of donor-funded programs.
Key Responsibilities • Provide technical direction of all project activities.
• Supervise senior technical staff. • Ensure that project performance objectives and mandates are implemented in a timely fashion and meet the highest quality standards. • Manage and coordinate activities of subcontractors and partners to create synergy and ensure that project responsibilities are carried out in accordance with donor regulations. • Develop capacity of local partners in technical areas. • Partner successfully with Pathfinder’s Program Director and Headquarters technical officers by providing accurate and timely reporting and updates on the project progress. • Responsible for making sure that the project progresses according to contract, completing all survey work and acting as a liaison with the representative to the donor in regards to matters of operation and must be aware of all contractual obligations and make sure that they are met on each project. • Represent COP as necessary.
• Supervise senior technical staff. • Ensure that project performance objectives and mandates are implemented in a timely fashion and meet the highest quality standards. • Manage and coordinate activities of subcontractors and partners to create synergy and ensure that project responsibilities are carried out in accordance with donor regulations. • Develop capacity of local partners in technical areas. • Partner successfully with Pathfinder’s Program Director and Headquarters technical officers by providing accurate and timely reporting and updates on the project progress. • Responsible for making sure that the project progresses according to contract, completing all survey work and acting as a liaison with the representative to the donor in regards to matters of operation and must be aware of all contractual obligations and make sure that they are met on each project. • Represent COP as necessary.
Basic Requirements • Master’s degree in Public Health, social sciences, international development or related field. • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience managing large scale health service delivery and/or health systems strengthening projects in a developing country, preferably Tanzania. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in development working with community systems in delivering OVC services including care, support and protection. • Technical expertise in HIV/AIDS, including pediatric AIDS and OVC programming. • Broad understanding of comprehensive health, population, and nutrition context in Tanzania and familiarity with government structures in Tanzania. • Background in health systems strengthening at both the national and district level. • Experience managing USAID-funded health programming. • Demonstrated experience successfully fulfilling performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities. • Direct senior staff supervision experience required, including proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor staff at all levels and create a positive team environment.
• Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines, multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners, to achieve expected results. • Strong presentation skills including the ability to present to USAID and other key stakeholders. • Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills. • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. • Fluency in spoken and written English required. • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel In-county as well as to the US Headquarters. • Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania.
• Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines, multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners, to achieve expected results. • Strong presentation skills including the ability to present to USAID and other key stakeholders. • Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills. • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. • Fluency in spoken and written English required. • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel In-county as well as to the US Headquarters. • Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania.
Please Note: This is a five year position contingent upon project award and funding. Pathfinder International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online at: http://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/
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