Chemonics International Chief of Party and Health Professionals Jobs in Kenya

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. with more than 20 years of experience in Kenya, seeks a chief of party and experienced health professionals for an anticipated USAID-funded health services delivery program in Kenya. 

The upcoming program will aim to improve health outcomes by supporting the Nairobi and Coast provinces to maximize their existing service delivery capacity. 

We expect that positions will be based in both Nairobi and Mombasa. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

All candidates must possess a degree in a relevant field and English fluency is required.

Experience in Kenya or East Africa is preferred.

Chief of Party

• Advanced degree in public health, health policy, or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing health projects in international settings
• Extensive knowledge of health service delivery; familiarity with health areas such as HIV/AIDS, reproductive health and family planning, maternal child health, and TB is preferred
• Experience working collaboratively with national and county-level government agencies, host-country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies; USAID experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to manage relationships with counterparts, beneficiaries, subcontractors, staff, and USAID
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

We are also seeking specialists in the following areas:

• HIV/AIDS
• Maternal and child health
• Reproductive health and family planning
• Malaria
• Tuberculosis
• Behavior change communication
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Communications
• Gender, orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and youth

Application Instructions: 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to ChemonicsKenyaHealth@gmail.com by March 15, 2014. 

Please include the name of the position in the subject line. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

No telephone inquiries, please. 

Finalists will be contacted.