Chief of Party, Tanzania Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Job opportunity

RTI International is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded national health systems strengthening project in Tanzania. The purpose of this project is to strengthen the health care system, largely focusing on the public sector, at the national and local government authority level. Specifically, efforts will focus on improving governance, finance, human resources for health, and information components of the health system.  The Chief of Party provides technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project, and ensures timely implementation and reporting of activities. The position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Responsibilities Provide vision and strategic technical leadership for the project. Serve as RTI’s representative to USAID, Government of Tanzania, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), Prime Minister’s Office-Regional Administrative and Local Government (PMO-RALG), President’s Office Public Service Management (PO-PSM), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Tanzanian Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS), Local Government Agencies (LGAs), NGOs, FBOs, CBOs and community stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring the timely communication with, and reporting to USAID|Tanzania.  Ensure that the project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are proactively disseminated. Responsible for addressing contract-related issues, including ensuring that RTI financial controls and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and prudently and responsibly used. Responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project and for establishing the administrative framework to monitor and assure progress toward the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project. Ensure the timely and quality completion of required reports. Develop and implement annual program work and performance milestone plans and negotiate an agreement of those plans with USAID, subcontractors and other stakeholders. Responsible for oversight and direction to all long- and short-term personnel under the contract. Represent the project on behalf of RTI in regional or key global meetings, consultative sessions and conferences.  Qualifications
Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Policy or a related field. At least 12 years’ experience managing and leading technical and administrative teams for complex integrated health projects in Africa. Experience in Tanzania will be preferred. Expertise in any of the following technical components of health systems strengthening: human resources for health, governance, health finance, and/or health management information systems. Excellent knowledge of national issues impacting health service delivery and demonstrated success strengthening local strengthening local government institutions. Experience working as a COP for USG-funded project is highly desirable with proven capacity to effectively manage staff and project funds. Demonstrated professional excellence in health program management including experience in the following: client relationship management, developing program work plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, and managing technical assistance teams. Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders. Strong knowledge of USAID administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems along with strategic program planning, management, supervision, and budgeting expertise. Must have strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English (tested FSI R4/S4). Fluency in Kiswahili will be a significant asset. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications. Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Tanzania. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon award and funding.  About RTI RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Closing Statement RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program. Further information regarding the E-Verify program and laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be found at www.rti.org/jobs