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  • Posted: Dec 30, 2016
    Deadline: Jan 11, 2017
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    Abt Associates is a global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation; driving innovation and measurable impact for more than 50 years. What sets us apart is our evidence-based and multi-disciplinary approach to solving tough challenges in health, social and environmental policy and international development. Specific areas we work in include:...
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    Deputy Chief of Party

    Key Roles and Responsibilities
    • Oversee implementation of programmatic activities in close coordination with the Chief of Party (COP).
    • Establish and maintain close working relationships, partnerships, and coordination with the Government of Kenya, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior, USAID-funded partners, and other key stakeholders, particularly at the county level.
    • Takes a leadership role in ensuring technical implementation of high-impact, proven interventions, and ensures that the project achieves stated goals and meets reporting requirements.
    • Develop documentation processes and capabilities to ensure documentation and dissemination of project results.
    • Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control; ensure quality of all project activities, products and deliverables.
    • Provide support to COP in ensuring compliance with the policy and legislative requirements of USAID as stipulated.
    • Directly supervise the project’s Technical Leads and manage the performance of the project’s technical staff.
    • Act as the officer in charge in the absence of the COP, as necessary.
    Qualifications
    • A Master’s Degree in public health or related field.
    • At least 10 years of experience  managing and implementing complex public health programs of similar scope and size in a development context, with at least five of those years in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Kenya.
    • At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in project design of HIV technical activities and managing and supervising teams.
    • At least 3 years demonstrated, recent experience within the capacity as senior staff in some aspect of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment; and/or quality improvement/quality assurance; health systems strengthening; M&E; and operations research.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
    • Professional level of oral and written fluency in English required.

    Method of Application

    Qualified applicants should submit their CV and an application letter that provides details of specific qualifications to: KenyaJobs@AbtAssoc.com

    Please include the title of the position and “HSDSA” in the subject line of the email.

     
    One email per position application.
     
    Deadline for applications is 11 January 2017.
     
    The position is contingent upon program award and funding.
     

    Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.

    Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.

     
    Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

     

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