Philippines: Chief of Party Philippines TB

OVERVIEW

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Chief of Party for a potential five-year USAID/Philippines Tuberculosis Innovations and Health Systems Strengthening Project. In line with the Philippines Strategic TB Elimination Plan (PhilSTEP1), the goal of the project is to implement game changing innovative TB detection, prevention, and treatment efforts in a country-wide drive. Partnering with the Department of Health and other stakeholders, roll out of systems strengthening activities will be undertaken with a focus on the “Patient-Centered TB-Care” activity.

This position is subject to project award and funding.

The Chief of Party (COP) leads and manages the project and is accountable for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with other MSH projects and collaboration with the MSH Country Representative and the Country Operations Management Unit (COMU). The COP shall have the requisite qualifications and experience sufficient to ensure a balance of technical, managerial and inter personal skills.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical and a managerial leadership including capacity building to project and NTP staff, focusing on scale up of prevention, detection and treatment of drug-sensitive and drug resistant TB.
• Oversee the development and implementation of program work plans and strategies aligned with NTP and government of Philippines priorities
• Collaborate with counter parts, partner organizations and other USAID projects in work planning and project implementation.
• Ensure that the program achieves the requisite cost share

Project Results

1. Client expectations- Ensure achievement of contract/agreement goals (meeting or exceeding expected project targets and deliverables on time and within budget) as per contract/agreement and client(s) approved Results Framework and Performance Monitoring Plan.
2. Project Management- Provide effective project management systems within MSH policies, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures while ensuring local ownership, appropriateness and responsiveness.
3. Relationships- Cultivate and maintain effective dialogue and relationships with project client(s), beneficiaries, partner(s), coworkers and other local and international stakeholders.
4. MSH Interests- Safeguard MSH’s reputation by ensuring that financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity is maintained and strengthened.

Vision and Technical Strategy

1. Develop and execute project’s Results Framework, Performance Monitoring Plan, Technical Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan and annual project work plans as per agreement requirements, approved budget and received obligations, MSH technical frameworks and standards, and Results Management Systems (RMS) guidelines.

Project Management

1. Implement a Financial Pipeline Tracking system for effective budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures, and MSH and donor reporting requirements.
2. Develop and adapt (as needed) project financial plan in line with contract/agreement budget and received obligations, technical strategy, work plan, and reporting requirements.
3. Ensure agreement implementation in compliance with agreement clauses, MSH and donor policies, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4. Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.
5. Manage human resources in accordance to MSH values, policies and guidelines, and implement an effective performance-management program focusing on results and individual accountability, including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.
6. With support of Project Director Supervisor, develop technical assistance plan and budget.

Documentation and Communication

1. Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and dissemination of key results and deliverables for maximum project impact and business development using a variety of communication strategies and media.
2. Ensure quarterly submission of project documentation to MSH’s central Institutional Memory System (IMS).

Client(s) and other Stakeholder(s) Relationships

1. Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s Degree or higher in public health, social sciences or related field. Additional MD degree is added value
• At least ten years’ of progressively increasing responsibility in managingdevelopment assistance and health programs of similar scope or size
• Experience working in public health in the fields of TB, infectious disease, and HIV/AIDS.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in working and collaborating with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations
• Excellent negotiation skills with senior government officials or executives
• Relevant supervisory experience of professional (technical) staff and a track record of managing for results
• Documented experience in working with host government institutions and providing the level of technical assistance that is required for a program of this level
• Working knowledge of and experience with USAID project management, policies,regulations and administrative procedures
• Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision
• Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills
• An experience working in Philippines is added advantage
• Fluency in English required

Apply online at https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/9631/chief-of-party/job