SAMS is helping an International Non-profit (a client of SAMS) recruit an outstanding, senior public health professional for the vacancy for Chief of Party, New Delhi.
The Chief of Party shall coordinate and manage a large flagship health project in India relating to the scale-up of HIV diagnosis and case management, in collaboration with multiple international and local partner organizations.
Applicants must have an MBBS progressed by a post-graduate degree in public health and/or infectious diseases. Candidates with an MPH shall be preferred. The applicant should also have minimum five years of hands-on experience in managing large, national, public health projects with an In-depth understanding of HIV case management in India. Prior experience of directly working in collaboration with MoH, shall be an advantage.
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Gross annual remuneration budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.
Please send your resume and cover letter to cop-inp@sams.co.in, discussing their interest in and suitability for the position, giving details of three professional references, the current cost to the organization and expected compensation, by or before July 9, 2017.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Chief of Party
International Non-profit, New Delhi
1. POSITION VACANT: Chief of Party, International Non-profit, New Delhi
2. ORGANISATION BACKGROUND:
Our client is a respected, international, non-profit, that works in a number of countries across the globe, predominantly in the area of infectious diseases. It has a sizeable portfolio of projects in India pursuant to its growing focus on South Asia during the past decade.
3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Country Head, the Chief of Party, shall coordinate and manage a large flagship health project in India relating to the scale-up of HIV diagnosis and case management, in collaboration with multiple international and local partner organizations.
Key Job Responsibilities:
(1) Strategize policies and guidelines for the project by closely collaborating with the Ministry of Health and different stakeholders;
(2) Manage all in-country activities with a view to ensuring the achievement of project
deliverables within agreed timelines and budgets;
(3) Oversee laboratory trials to validate appropriate treatment regimens, including registration and coordination with partner laboratories
(4) Manage and ensure achievement of the project resource plan, ensuring procurement, budgeting and risk management in alignment with the country plan and in coordination with the top management team;
(5) Oversee all project related functions, including provision of guidance and mentoring inputs to the cross-functional project support team;
(6) Manage and document project progress in alignment with internal and donor requirements addressing project plans, grant reports, M&E reports etc.;
(7) Ensure excellent communication with project team members and different stakeholders;
(8) Coordinate stakeholder and partner meetings;
(9) Facilitate early resolution of all project issues.
4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualification:
Applicants must have an MBBS progressed by a post-graduate degree in public health and/or infectious diseases. Candidates with an MPH shall be preferred.
Experience:
(1) Minimum five years of hands-on experience in managing large, national, public health projects
(2) In-depth understanding of HIV case management in India
(3) Prior experience of directly working in collaboration with MoH;
(4) Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on managing conflicting priorities;
(5) Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
(6) Team player;
(7) Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:
Gross compensation for the position shall be attractive. Please note that the offer shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and salary history of the selected candidate.
6. LOCATION: New Delhi
7. REFERENCE: COP-INP
8. CONTACT INFORMATION:
Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phones: 011-2684-2162; 011-4165-3612
Email: cop-inp@sams.co.in
9. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply to cop-inp@sams.co.in submitting a cover letter highlighting their motivation to apply and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume including names and contact details of at least two referees, by or before July 9, 2017.
