Chief of Party (COP) 12-232

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International Medical Corps is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for the upcoming USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening Program that aims to improve institutional capacity, management systems and processes to enable the provision of higher quality health care services. The COP provides technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project, and ensures timely implementation and reporting of activities. The position will be based in Juba, South Sudan.

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. With decades of experience in emergency response and sustainable development projects International Medical Corps stands as a premiere leader in providing assistance at three critical levels of response: (1) relief, (2) recovery and (3) the transition to self-reliance. International Medical Corps has the proven ability to implement robust and accountable programs at all three levels of the program cycle, from relief transitioning through to sustainable development. International Medical Corps' ultimate goal is self-reliance for those we serve in various country settings. We use a comprehensive integrated sector-wide approach, providing innovative and evidence-based solutions toward sustainable development.


Responsibilities:
• Serve as International Medical Corps key liaison to USAID/South Sudan, host government counterparts, local organizations, other stakeholders and program partners.
• Provide strategic leadership and technical and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project.
• Responsible for the overall performance and results of the project, including management and oversight of the program’s technical, operational, and administrative staff.
• Interface regularly with USAID on management and decision-making. Ensure that the project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are proactively disseminated.
• Develop and implement annual program work and performance milestone plans and negotiates an agreement of those plans with USAID and other partner organizations.
• Ensure coordination and collaboration with other USAID/South Sudan cooperating agencies and public sector programs as appropriate.
• Ensure the timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.
• Conduct day-to-day management of the project both from Juba and through frequent travel to various State and County counterparts.
• Directly supervise senior technical and operational staff members.