Job ID

2023-5010

Location

SS-Juba

Category

International Positions

Employment Status

Contingent Upon Award

Jhpiego is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party ‐ Program Operations to provide direction and oversight for implementation of a new CDC–funded HIV prevention, care and treatment program in South Sudan. This project aims to support the Republic of South Sudan (RSS) to provide quality HIV prevention, care and treatment and viral load services for families and other high‐impact populations, supporting the MOH in strengthening the availability of sustainable and qualified RSS workforce, towards achievement of HIV epidemic control by 2030 in provinces where CDC is the primary clinical support partner. It will focus on expanding HTS through high yield testing approaches, improving access to ART services for PBFW, their partners, and children, strengthening pediatric HIV testing, care and treatment, and VLC within a family‐centered approach, and advancing the development of a sustainable infrastructure for RSS’s workforce.  The Deputy Chief of Party – Program Operations will work closely with the Chief of Party for the Project, other key personnel, and representatives of partner organizations to ensure programmatic implementation success and integrity. 

The DCOP will also provide programmatic and technical expertise to ensure maximum integration of project activities across and within technical areas. S/he will supervise the Capacity Building Advisor and Senior Program Office, and keep local implementing partners engaged.

South Sudanese nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.  

• With the COP and other project leadership, contribute to overall program management and oversight including program strategic planning, technical and programmatic priority setting, startup, implementation, and closeout
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team to ensure success in meeting project’s goals, objectives and targets
• Ensure timely development of program deliverables including workplans, budgets, reports, and other deliverables in coordination with the COP and other project leadership including technical, SI/M&E, and finance units
• Manage the project's field operations, ensuring maximum integration of all activities and intra‐team communication and coordination, and troubleshooting management and operational issues as they arise
• Working closely with the SI/M&E Director, regularly review program performance data to ensure that activities are on track, and ensure the use of program performance data to inform project management decisions 
• Ensure that the project is technically sound, evidence‐based and responsive to the needs of the South Sudanese government and its people
• Develop and manage the project’s change control process, documenting major changes that affect scope, schedule or budget
• With the project’s leadership team, lead the development of timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of project activities and results to USAID, including narrative progress reports and weekly, monthly quarterly, semi‐annual and annual quantitative results
• Write and/or review management and technical components of project materials and publications
• Represent the project with CDC, the Ministry of Health (MOH), as well as other USG implementing partners, private sector partners and other key stakeholders in South Sudan
• Provide leadership and guidance on health systems strengthening, local implementing partner capacity building, community services, HTS/prevention, gender and digital health in achieving the goals and strategic objectives of the project
• Ensure compliance with CDC, PEPFAR, and Jhpiego rules and regulations
• Conduct regular supportive supervision visits to the states to take stock of project achievements and to resolve programmatic challenges
• Perform other duties as necessary and as assigned by the Chief of Party

• Advanced degree in public health degree, or related health or social science discipline.
• 3-4 years’ experience in donor‐funded program management (either as DCOP, COP, or other program management roles) ensuring project deliverables are met on time, on budget, and of high quality
• Experience working with USG funding 
• Knowledge of USG rules and regulations 
• Acknowledged skills in one of or more of the following areas: reproductive health services, health systems strengthening, HIV care and treatment, service delivery and program planning.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi‐task.
• Ability to foster a productive team environment
• Ability to lead team with diverse but complementary skill set to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Strong skills and experience in all aspects of program cycle management – design and development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability and willingness to learn and empower others
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Experience in public speaking and professional presentations
• Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• References will be required.

• Ten years’ experience in donor‐funded program management preferred 
• Experience working with USAID and PEPFAR funded programs preferred
• Knowledge of USAID and PEPFAR regulations preferred

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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