The CMMB Chief of Party will perform a program management role by providing leadership to an anticipated multiyear health system strengthening initiative that includes a significant community-based approach to improving access to and utilization of health services for vulnerable populations within the states of Western Equatoria region. This program will also include capacity development of health staff at various levels and working closely with national-level program management to ensure effective delivery of medical supplies to supported facilities.
As Chief of Party (COP), you will be the key representative of the program and will provide overall vision, leadership, and guidance to assigned CMMB program staff and consortium members while working closely with local and regional partners and donors to ensure effective contribution to the overall goal, objectives, and expected results of this anticipated national program and its adherence to set standards of overall technical and programmatic quality during program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. You will ensure compliance with regulations and standards as well as timely submission of all deliverables.
You will represent CMMB as the primary point of contact for information on the progress and status of all activities under the project, and you will manage the preparation and presentation of all proposed implementation plans and reports. You will serve as the primary point of contact with the donor in South Sudan regarding implementation of activities and management matters relating to the project.
We’re looking for a deeply passionate, experienced COP who will champion our values, balance strategic thinking with operational excellence, lead a high-performing team, and persistently push for superior quality in programming for women’s and children’s health.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Overall leadership and management of the CMMB-led portions of this program
Program reporting and impact measurement
Staff management
Staff Managment
Everything else that it takes to live out our mission and vision and to keep a good sense of humor.
Qualifications
You have 10+ years of experience working in the community development/health field in a humanitarian setting, with 7+ years in a senior management position such as a team leader or chief of party. You also have an MPH or advanced degree in international health development/international development, as well as good knowledge of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) framework for HMIS operating systems. You are also conversant with the use and maintenance of the DHIS data tool. You speak the language of international public health, know the challenges and current issues, and approach them with full optimism, integrity, and passion for creating real change.
You know what needs to be done to effectively provide leadership for organizations (including project partner organizations) and to manage and mentor those with various levels of skills and experience. You have a well-established track record of solid, ethical business judgment, financial acumen, and fiscal stewardship, and you have a proven ability to build trust, foster collaborative relationships within and outside the organization, and realize and build strong partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups.
You’re relentlessly strategic and have the ability to translate your skills into flawless operational plans, ensuring that we have a competitive advantage and take advantage of best practices. You demonstrate familiarity with using project indicators, quantitative and qualitative data to monitor overall project performance
You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.
CMMB is a leading faith-based NGO focused exclusively on global health care for the world’s poor, by building healthy, sustainable communities through community engagement and partnerships. Now entering its second century, CMMB is committed to integrating and focusing its programming around saving the lives of children and mothers by concentrating on leading causes of mortality in targeted communities.
Building around a new CHAMPS (CHildren And Mother PartnershipS) model, CMMB will work at both the community and clinical levels in these targeted communities to strengthen health services and address the leading causes of maternal and child death. In addition, CMMB will expand its volunteer program to provide medical and business expertise for community development, and will engage with the pharmaceutical industry to help meet the needs of CHAMPS communities and in other areas of need.