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Chemonics seeks a country director for USAID’s anticipated Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) program in Nigeria. Recognizing the window of opportunity to improve primary health care in Nigeria, this program will contribute to state-level reduction in under-five and maternal mortality and build the capacity of health systems public and private to sustainably support access to primary health care.

Job Title
Country Director

Location 
Lagos

Job Field
Administration, Secretarial, NGO, Non-Profit

Responsibilities
Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction while ensuring compliance with USAID requirements, U.S. government regulations, and Chemonics policies and procedures
Liaise with USAID, Nigeria, state governments, and other local partners to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of project objectives and achievements
Facilitate processes that bring multiple stakeholders together to engage in complex policy issues and stimulate collective action on identified areas of concern
Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
Manage and supervise the work of project personnel, subcontractors, and grantees, with a focus on core results, achievement of work plan and targets, and timely implementation
Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
Act as the official point-of-contact for the program

Qualifications
Master’s degree in public health or a related advanced degree
Minimum 10 years of experience in public health in developing and/or transitional countries
Minimum eight years of experience as a country, project director in a public health and/or international development project
Necessary skills, abilities, and experience to:
Lead and manage an activity of similar magnitude and complexity
Work collaboratively across technical disciplines
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Develop and maintain working relationships with U.S. and foreign governments, development partners, and civil society
Forge effective partnerships with private sector entities
Travel extensively to activity locations within Nigeria and to other countries, as required
Previous work experience in sub-Saharan Africa preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English required​

Qualified Persons should forward CV to nigeriarmnch@chemonics.com and download Application Form fill and send to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com

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