Senior Director, Global Health Programs – Chemonics

Senior Director, Global Health Programs

Reports to: Managing Director Global Health Programs, GHD

General Summary

The Senior Director, Global Health Programs brings skills in technical leadership and works in close collaboration with the Managing Director, Global Health Programs to provide high quality technical assistance to Chemonics’ bilateral projects. The senior director will lead a team and ensure technical excellence of existing and new projects. The senior director will provide input into business development efforts and contribute to thought leadership activities. The director reports directly to the GHD Managing Director, Global Health Programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Management and Leadership

o Supervise Chiefs of Party (COP) of assigned projects and ensures project implementation is compliant and meets contractual targets and client expectations; responsible for overall performance management for COP.

o Provides assistance to assigned GHD project management unit(s) in project technical implementation.

o Oversees proposal development efforts in areas of expertise including analyzing and recommending bid decisions and conceptualizing teaming and technical approaches to maximize competitive advantage. Generally, assumes role of proposal lead, technical writer or technical resource, providing vision and leadership to proposal teams, and mentoring and supervising the application of best practices throughout the entire proposal process. Also serves as technical advisor on bids led by others

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or a related discipline required; MD or PhD desirable
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience required
• Demonstrated expertise required in one or more of the following areas:

o Infectious diseases (malaria preferred)

o Health systems strengthening (preferred), community health, health financing, private sector engagement, leadership and governance and/or social and behavior change

• Demonstrated experience implementing programs or supporting program implementation in low-and middle-income countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa or South/Southeast Asia
• Business development experience, including proposal writing
• Demonstrated program planning and design skills
• Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance in global health
• Strong knowledge of trends in global health, donor initiatives and programs within and outside of USAID
• Knowledge of global health architecture and stakeholder groups
• Strong networks in the global health community
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability leading teams
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, innovative mindset and integrity
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regular attendance and availability during normal business hours are required.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Conditions

• Normal office environment; usually moderate noise level
• Remote work is negotiable.
• Occasional exposure to environmental conditions includes exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.
• Ability to travel and work abroad in less developed countries for at least 4 to 8 weeks a year.

Technical Capacity

o Designs and oversees the technical implementation of Chemonics health projects by applying in-depth technical expertise

o Supports knowledge stewardship—capture, and dissemination of successful and innovative approaches from Chemonics projects

o Advances body of knowledge and quality standards in primary discipline and practice networks. Formulates interdisciplinary approaches to guide project work, new business efforts, and technical assignments, and advises clients on technical trends and programming priorities

o Builds capacity of in-country technical teams to implement projects with fidelity and realism and provides hands-on technical assistance

o Serves as a mentor in area of expertise to Chemonics’ staff

o Conducts regular supervisory field office visits to assess the status of project activities or

to participate in technical or evaluation work. Assumes role of acting COP as necessary

o Supports the company’s new business by informing strategies, conducting periodic travel to evaluate new business opportunities, representing Chemonics, and/or gathering information to write a technical proposal. Interacts with key client and counterpart staff to strategically influence programming decisions, and develops strategic partnerships

with local organizations/firms

Thought Leadership Development

o Highlights Chemonics’ innovations and achievements in the health sector by supporting the development of technical products, such as abstracts, white papers, guidelines and tools, articles, blogs, and success stories

o Represents GHD and Chemonics by participating in and contributing to industry forums, such as technical working groups, conferences, and events

External Relationships

o Builds and maintains relationships with the global health community, including key clients, most notably USAID country missions

o Maintains key institutional relationships with partners in the sector

o Keeps abreast of innovative and successful technical approaches in health systems strengthening, infectious diseases and other areas of global health as relevant.

Performs other duties and responsibilities, as required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.