China: Chief of Party - Reproductive Health Projects

Location: China, Beijing with travels to Chengdu

Duration: 3 years (Renewable)

Report to: Deputy Country Director; Direct Reports: Campaign health managers, Community coordinators and Officers

Overall Statement:

Global Health Program (GHP) is one of SIDO’s programs of which many projects were designed under its program component within the organization, to be working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Red Cross and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen Public health, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), HIV/ TB, and Malaria Prevention, Care and Treatment services and other related health projects in each country consisting with the regional priorities and initiatives. This program is funded by Private Funds, Dalux Foundation and other donors.

GHP is currently accepting expressions of interest from candidates for a prospective funded project of the role of Chief of Party (CoP). The CoP will be responsible for strategic direction and management of a complex national training project to increase the number of new health workers trained, address workforce gaps in skills and knowledge, build the capacity of training institutions and strengthen regulatory bodies to increase demand for training. Successful candidates should demonstrate high-level expertise in human resource management and health systems strengthening with at least 5 years of experience managing health projects in a resource-constrained country.

Responsibilities: • Provide strategic direction and overall management of the project; Provide oversight of planning and management of the project annual work plan and budget and Provide oversight of administrative and financial management; • Provide oversight of human resource management; Provide oversight of project monitoring and evaluation; Coordinate all public relations and communications; • Communicate with donors and Ministries of Health/National AIDS and STI Control Program; Prepare required reports on project activities; Represent the project in meetings with donor, government officials, and partner organizations; • Plan, organize and direct all activities associated with the project; Manage relationships with the donor, government agencies, local authorities, and other agencies and contractors; Coordinate the production of timely progress reports on the project; • Ensure completion of all grant objectives and report regularly to the donor; Supervise project staff; and Handle fiscal management of the project;

Qualification and Experience: • Master’s degree (or PhD) in a health related, International Development or Management field. • At least 10 years of professional experience in international development, including at least five in developing countries, 5 years of experience in managing a complex public health project (RH and Family Planning and HIV project an advantage). • Experience in training, mentoring and supervision of health care workers. • Knowledge of in-country health system. • Familiarity with PEPFAR and other Private Funding initiatives. • Experience working with persons with disability and/or a solid working understanding of disability-related social and health issues a plus. This should include an understanding of the field of social work and case management, as well as experience in policy development. • Knowledge of community-based approaches for designing and delivering services. • Experience in managing private funded projects highly desired. • Demonstrated capabilities in institutional capacity building, high-level strategic visioning and leadership, and experience in working effectively with civil society, local, regional and central-level government authorities and with Foundations and Private Funds or other development partners. • Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects funded at a minimum of $1 million per year, with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting, and preferably experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple project partner institutions. • Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the projects and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of country/ regional stakeholders, Excellent written and oral communication skills essential. • Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-sectors (such as public and private sector) and multi-disciplinary teams. • Experience working in assigned country desirable, but not necessary. • Language: fluency in written and oral English a MUST, a basic local language an advantage.

Salary, Benefits and Conditions: This is an accompanied position and the salary is commensurate with experience. Annual gross range: US $ 45K – $ 50K (Plus benefits). SIDO - GHP offers a generous benefits package including 50% educational cost for children under 18 yrs, housing & reallocation, medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability insurance, life insurance, 403b (group retirement annuity) and partial subsidy of public transportation cost. A final selection and job offer in June and a start date: July 2012. Place of interview: in-assigned country or in Australia for a final face to face. First interview via Skype/ Tel calls.