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HEALTH SPECIALIST CHEMONICS

M.P.H., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent combination of education and work experience in health related field

JOB DESCRIPTION

Chemonics seeks senior-level health specialists for an anticipated USAID-funded health project to expand the use of best practices in HIV/AIDS throughout West Africa.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in lives of people around the world

Long term and short term technical assignments may include the following technical areas:

HIV/AIDS

Reproductive Health and family planning

Maternal, neonatal and child health

Nutrition

Monitoring and Evaluation

Knowledge Management

Tuberculosis

Health systems

Health communications

Grants Management

We are also looking for long-term senior leadership positions including a Chief and Deputy Chief of Party

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Provide overall program direction and technical expertise.

Supervise project sub-components, activities, and a diverse professional Staff

Serve as the project's principal liaison with USAID, institutions and client partners

Provide managerial and technical support to technical specialists

QUALIFICATIONS

M.P.H., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent combination of education and work experience in health related field

Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity

Proficiency in English and french preferred

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in developing countries with a focus in one of the technical area listed above (additional experience may be required for specific positions)

Experience working in USAID or other donor-funded projects.

How to apply

Send electronic submissions to westafricahealthrecruit@chemonics.com not later than March 6, 2012

No telephone inquiries please

Finalists will be contacted