Chief of Party - Supply Chain at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

About your role 

• Our Chiefs of Party (COP) lead and manage our projects and are accountable for project deliverables and results. They do this by ensuring the values of MSH: Respect, Accountability, Equity, and Impact, are embedded in all project activities. In this regard, they have full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the projects, including vision and technical strategy; project management; documentation and communication; client(s) stakeholder(s) relationships; and coordination and synergy with other MSH projects.  

How will YOU accomplish this? 

As the COP you will be expected to provide technical leadership and managerial oversight for, and ensure the efficient implementation of, all project strategies and activities. You will serve as the central focal point for the United States Government, the Government of Kenya, and all other donor partners and stakeholders, fostering an environment of mutual respect and a “can do” attitude. Specific areas of accountability could include: 

• Overseeing the implementation of program activities (which may include a combination of strategic plan development and execution, capacity building, management of information systems, warehousing and distribution, and private sector engagement). 
• Ensuring effective contract/agreement implementation in strict compliance with contract/agreement clauses, MSH and donor policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  
• Promoting the MSH values of creating an equitable and respectful work environment, that fosters a sense of belonging for all. You will ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context, and available resources.  
• Managing and mentoring the project team as per MSH policies and guidelines and implement an effective performance-management program including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, training, and coaching to encourage our staff in their career development initiatives.  
• Fostering the growth of a data driven environment with a focus on impact. You will be required to develop a measurable technical strategy and execute a project results framework, performance monitoring plan, and a results and learning dissemination plan. These will be supported by annual work plans as per contract/agreement requirements, MSH technical frameworks and standards.  
• Nurturing our client and stakeholder relationships is a core focus of the COP position. Your emphasis will be on building and maintaining strong respectful working relations with all internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners.  

This list is not exhaustive, and we would expect our COPs to be both innovative and strategic in suggesting and implementing new methods to achieve the outcomes and impact desired by our client and needed by the people the project aims to serve.  

QUALIFICATIONS

What do you need to apply? 

• MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices. Individuals who share our values of treating everyone with respect while being equitable and holding all of us accountable to make an impact. 

Specific requirements for this role are: 

• A dynamic leader, with proven credentials, able to meet project goals, convey learnings, entice stakeholder engagement, and be an active contributor to overall project success.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in:  
• Pharmacovigilance and regulatory systems.  
• Pharmaceutical supply chains. 
• Procurement.
• Warehousing, and distribution. 
• A combination of the following: Fourth party logistics (4PL), and third-party logistics (3PL), including experience with information management systems such as Electronic Logistics Management Information Systems (eLMIS), WWMS (Warehouse Management System) Transport Management Systems (TMS) software. 
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.  
• A passion for building teams, coaching, and building capacity both internally and externally. 

From a practical point of view, you will have:  

• A bachelor’s degree or above (master’s preferred) in global public health, business, supply chain management, public administration, healthcare administration, or a related field. 
• A minimum of twelve (12) years’ progressively responsible experience in program design and implementation. 
• Fluency in English (required).  
• Prior authorization to work in Kenya is required.