Chief of Party (CoP) – TB LON, Global Health Vacancy at Project HOPE

Position Title: Chief of Party (CoP) - TB LON, Global Health.

Job Station: Nigeria.

INTRODUCTION :-

Chief of Party (CoP) - TB LON, Global Health job opportunity is available at Project HOPE for individuals who possess Medical or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Infectious Diseases or other Health related field.

• The People-to-People Health Foundation, Nigeria (PPHFN) is currently seeking several positions to support the USAID-funded Nigeria Tuberculosis Local Organization Network (TB-LON) to address the critical gaps of the comprehensive Tuberculosis (TB) program in Nigeria.   
• TB-LON Nigeria will focus on locally generated solutions to provide TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and notification, while addressing stigma and discrimination.
• The TB-LON Nigeria activity will expand provision of and increase access to TB services among formal and informal health providers by engaging the private sector, umbrella and local chapters of health and allied professional organizations, faith-based institutions, communities and civil society.
• This new business model for TB will help achieve USAID/Nigeria’s development objective of a healthier, more educated population in targeted states through utilization of quality health services in target areas and population groups.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• The COP will be the principal point of contact between the Activity and USAID, and must adjust programs and operations in response to USAID / Nigeria technical and managerial direction.
• S / he will coordinate and ultimately be responsible for all award management and implementation.
• The COP’s primary aim is to provide overall leadership, management and general technical direction of the entire Activity.
• The COP must be highly analytical and a strategic thinker who ensures an integrated vision among different components and actors, and focuses on achieving the results defined in the award.
• S / he will be expected to identify issues and risks related to an activity implementation in a timely manner, with recommendations for appropriate adjustments that are subsequently implemented.
• The COP must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, GON counterparts, other national and international stakeholders, and local organizations.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

S / he will have the following qualifications and experience:

Educational Requirements:

• Medical or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Infectious Diseases or other Health related field.

Professional Experience / Requirements:

• Ten (10) years of experience in senior program management implementing development and public health activities in Nigeria, with preference given to TB programming.
• Three (3) years of experience managing USG-funded, multilateral or bilateral programs
• with other international donor organizations.
• Fluent in English, Level IV writing / reading / speaking

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Note

• Project HOPE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran.
• Project HOPE complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• Project HOPE expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Project HOPE employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.

WHO IS Project HOPE?

Project HOPE Nigeria (otherwise referred to People-to-People Health Foundation Nigeria) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organization working in Nigeria in areas of HIV & AIDS, Tuberculosis, OVC, RMNCAH & Malaria intervention services.