Chief of Party, USAID/Vietnam Strengthening Local Health Security Project Vacancy-Job Ref: ACVNPSI/1002/202474

Chief of Party, USAID/Vietnam Strengthening Local Health Security Project Vacancy-Job Ref: ACVNPSI/1002/202474

Hanoi (Vietnam)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Who we are
Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 4,500 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 35 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using its global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

Join us!
Established in Vietnam since 2005, PSI has used social marketing techniques to fill system gaps and motivate improved healthy behaviors and best practices related to HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, non-communicable diseases, reproductive health, and public health emergency responses. PSI Vietnam aims to strengthen the national health system using interventions that focus on building the private sector’s capacity and commitment to providing affordable and quality health products and services.

PSI seeks a Chief of Party that will be responsible for leading the implementation of a multiple-year USAID Local Health Security Strengthening Project in Vietnam. Accountable for delivery of all aspects of the projects, including technical implementation, financial and administrative compliance and oversight and supervision of project staff. Oversee project team to ensure that country level implementation is provided with a high standard of excellence, achieving its set goals and targets and within budget.

Provide high level technical thought leadership and has the managerial capacity to strategically manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is started or completed on time. Responsible for using evidence to improve project design and implementation. As the leader of a single-country project, liaise with national stakeholders, such as Ministry of Health officials. Primary point of contact for the project donor and also assures the strategic alignment of the project with PSI Global Strategy.

Your contributions

Program Leadership & Management, including financial oversight, compliance, and management of a consortium of partners (if applicable). 35% of the Time
People Management 15% of the Time
Thought Leadership / Knowledge Management and Technical Leadership on the project (unless the project has a Technical Director). 15% of the Time
External Representation. 10% of the Time
Internal Representation and coordination. 10% of the Time
Fundraising (with non-project funds). 5% of the Time
Donor Liaison. 10% of the Time
Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What are we looking for?

Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) MSc, MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA or equivalent
At least 10 years related work experience in technical and/or management leadership in global health programs preferably in global health security in Vietnam or countries similar to Vietnam -Experience and familiarity with global health in surveillance, emerging disease prevention, OneHealth, and/or risk communication and community engagement in Vietnam or countries similar to Vietnam
At least 7 years’ experience and familiarity with working in complex governmental approval and collaboration processes on global health programs preferably in global health security in Vietnam or countries similar to Vietnam
Knowledge of the legal and institutional context and frameworks for global health security in Vietnam or countries similar to Vietnam
Connections to and familiarity with organizations working on global health security in Vietnam
Experience in leading/coordinating multi-sectoral global health programs, including monitoring and evaluation with a strong focus on adaptive management and strategic communications
At least 5 years supervisory experience.
Proven success in management of complex operations, under specific donor awards and procedures, in a challenging, developing country environment.
Ability to manage agreements and all required programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grants management.
Ability to monitor and assess performance of self, other individuals, and / or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills, with emphasis on the ability to operationalize and oversee the execution of workplans.
Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across teams and roles. Ability to persuade and motivate people and teams.
Experience developing capacity of government entities, staff, and other organizations.
Demonstrated experience in managing government and donor relations.
Ability to work effectively and sensitively in a cross-cultural context.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to work effectively with government officials, partners, donors, and stakeholders at high levels.
Fluency in Vietnamese and English strongly preferred

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