Closing
Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011
About Us
The
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is one of the world's
largest organizations working in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and
is the leading organization in the prevention and treatment of pediatric
HIV/AIDS. In Kenya, EGPAF works with international donors, national
stakeholders, and non-governmental organizations to deliver high quality health
services to populations most in need. EGPAF is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) /
Project Director for anticipated released of a USAID-funded National Level
Service Delivery Project. The job position is contingent upon award of the
proposal.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
The COP will provide management, programmatic, and
technical leadership for project implementation . The COP will be responsible
for the overall strategic and programmatic direction of the project, including
financial, administrative, operational support, and management. The COP will
report to EGPAF- Kenya's Country Director, and will be responsible for the
oversight of project activities driving the delivery of results for the donor.
Required
Qualifications
- MPH, MD, MBA, or similar degree/education level.
- Experience managing large donor-funded projects, delivering results against a complex set of programmatic activities, experience in Kenya is a plus
- At least ten years successful experience managing US government grants or cooperative agreements with particular experience with PEPFAR and GHI an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a team of professional project staff.
- Fluency in English.
EGPAF will also be seeking qualified
candidates to fill additional anticipated project positions, including
Operations Manager, Finance Manager, and Technical Advisors in HIV/AIDS,
Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, Health Systems Strengthening and other
areas.
Candidates: Interested candidates
should send a CV and cover letter to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org