Latest Vacancies at Chemonics International (4 Positions)

Chemonics International – We’re one of the world’s leading partners in international development, because where Chemonics works, development works. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners and beneficiaries take on the world’s toughest challenges. Today, we re-imagine global supply chains to deliver essential medicines to the right place at the right time. Our global network of more than 4,000 specialists share an unwavering resolve to work better, driven by a conviction that the world must be better.

Chief of Party

Details

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded health project in Nigeria. The Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ specific goals and objectives. This project will cover governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) services.
The specific objectives of the program include targeted and efficient HIV case identification through optimized index partner and self-testing, linkage to care and treatment; patient enrollment in HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and retention; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key and vulnerable populations to achieve epidemic control; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and TB services. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and direct the project to achieve an HIV response that is both effective and cost-effective
Supervise project implementation and ensure that the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements
Serve as primary liaison with USAID, the Nigerian government, project stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
Supervise senior management team; technical, clinical, and administrative staff; and subcontracting organizations
Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate and incorporates Nigerian HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey estimates in the planning process to maximize programming impact
Create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision in collaboration with others to scale up programs and services according to the latest epidemiological data
Lead project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications
Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and make appropriate program adjustments
Implement innovative strategies that demonstrably increase testing yields using index partner testing, reduce lost-to-follow-up through “recapture” campaigns using data to identify those who have fallen out of care, and other applicable approaches to address unmet needs and to close gaps in the treatment continuum

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Public Health or Medicine
Minimum of 10 years of recent, relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID-funded or other donor-funded health programs of similar size, scope, and complexity
Experience as chief of party on a donor-funded project in Nigeria or West Africa preferred
Proven success in managing HIV/AIDS programs, and strong technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening and quality improvement/quality assurance
Proven ability to collaborate with local government stakeholders, international donors, and local partners at national and sub-national levels; track record of building local partners’ capacity
Proven experience using data to revise programs and create change
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and knowledge sharing
Extensive experience managing similar projects
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in developing countries
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate a strategic vision
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director

Details

Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party/technical director for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded health project in Nigeria. The Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ specific goals and objectives. This project will cover governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) services.
The specific objectives of the program include targeted and efficient HIV case identification through optimized index partner and self-testing, linkage to care and treatment; patient enrollment in HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and retention; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key and vulnerable populations to achieve epidemic control; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee and finance HIV/AIDS and TB services. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the chief of party with clinical and technical direction to reduce HIV incidences and AIDS-related mortality by increasing access to and the use of treatment and prevention services for all populations and by strengthening Ministry of Health governance
Supervise clinical teams, technical specialists, and staff while working closely with other project staff and Chemonics home-office staff
Use surveillance data to inform programming for activities that permit it to achieve epidemic control for all genders, ages, and risk groups
Scale evidence-informed combination prevention Integrate data from legacy systems into a central data system to include patient management, commodities, and laboratory data
Ensure the technical soundness and appropriateness of all project assistance and clinical service delivery
Incorporate Nigerian HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey estimates in the planning process to maximize the impact of programming
Implement innovative strategies that demonstrably increase testing yields using index partner testing, reduce lost-to-follow-up through “recapture” campaigns using data to identify those who have fallen out of care, and other applicable approaches to address unmet needs and to close gaps in the treatment continuum
Oversee and monitor site level performance, including clinical work planning, performance management, case finding, and care continuum linkage approaches
Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and make appropriate program adjustments

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related discipline
Minimum of eight years of relevant development experience working as a senior-level manager in public health programs in a developing country
Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in all components of HIV/AIDS programming and cross-cutting areas such as health systems strengthening
Proven experience analyzing data and leading service scale-up
Proven experience in using data to increase efficiency and streamline programs
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Fluency in English required
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Director of Finance and Operations

Details

Chemonics seeks a director, finance and operations for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded health project in Nigeria. The Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ specific goals and objectives. This project will cover governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) services.
The specific objectives of the program include targeted and efficient HIV case identification through optimized index partner and self-testing, linkage to care and treatment; patient enrollment in HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and retention; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key and vulnerable populations to achieve epidemic control; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee and finance HIV/AIDS and TB services. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and accounting
Liaise with the Nigerian government, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
Write and contribute towards reports and other deliverables
Coordinate all administrative support for program implementation, including setting up field offices, preparations for learning opportunities, and handling all financial aspects
Serve as the central point for coordination and communication within the project and with USAID for planning, human resources and contracts, and budgets
Scrutinize expenditures to ensure performance and outlays are commensurate
Manage programs to ensure that the HIV response is both effective and cost-effective
Act as chief of party as required

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management of large, complex projects, including a minimum of eight years in the field of international development
Experience managing USAID- or other donor-funded development programs preferred; familiarity with federal acquisition regulations
Demonstrated ability in developing and managing large budgets
Experience managing similar projects
Experience in Western Africa preferred
Nigerian nationals highly encouraged to apply
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in United States government/U.S. President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief reporting requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Fluency in English required
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Details

Chemonics seeks a director, monitoring, evaluation, and learning for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded health project in Nigeria. The Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ specific goals and objectives. This project will cover governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) services.
The specific objectives of the program include targeted and efficient HIV case identification through optimized index partner and self-testing, linkage to care and treatment; patient enrollment in HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and retention; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key and vulnerable populations to achieve epidemic control; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee and finance HIV/AIDS and TB services. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts
Lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement
Create an environment across projects and sites that encourages timely data inputs into the central data system and usage of data for decision-making at the site, local, state, and national levels to include patient management, commodities, and laboratory data
Monitor site-level performance to refine case finding and linkage approaches, decrease attrition, and scale up viral load
Analyze performance and data to course-correct and implement program changes
Use surveillance data to inform programming for activities that permit it to achieve epidemic control for all genders, ages, and risk groups
Lead the scale-up of evidence-informed combination prevention
Guide the reporting processes among technical staff, consolidate program reports, and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned
Support all technical staff in M&E functions and manage M&E-related staff in the program

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related discipline
Minimum of seven years of experience designing and implementing M&E activities for public health programs in developing countries
A firm command of M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality integrated service and support programs
In-depth knowledge and experience in United States government/ President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief reporting requirements
Proven experience analyzing similar data and applying information to improve project implementation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in Nigeria or West Africa preferred
Fluency in English required
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

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