Overview:
University Research Co., LLC (URC), is looking for an experienced Chief of Party (COP) for its proposal for the anticipated five-year $25M-$49M USAID Sustainable Outcomes through Primary Healthcare Integration (SOPHI) Activity in Cambodia. The purpose of this project is to increase access to and utilization of integrated, sustainably financed primary and community health care through the following objectives: (1) Improved enabling environment for integrated primary healthcare; (2) Strengthened sustainable health financing; and (3) Improved access to and care seeking of high-quality primary healthcare services.
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party leads the Senior Management Team and is responsible for the strategic and technical leadership, financial, management and administrative oversight of the Activity. The COP will report to the Senior Portfolio Director, Asia/MENA.
This is a full time position, and will be located in Phnom Phen, Cambodia.
Specific roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
*Provide overall strategic vision, technical leadership, and oversight for the Activity.
*Provide an appropriate balance of technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills to coordinate effective implementation of program activities, including development of a dynamic learning agenda and adaptive management approach.
*Make programmatic decisions and troubleshoot implementation challenges; oversee program data quality compliance, including development of data tracking and monitoring systems USG/donor funding audit standards; and oversee sub-grant development, including compliance with programmatic objectives and URC/donor financial and administrative regulations.
*Responsible for overall financial management and administration of the project; approve local financial transactions and authorize expenditures from local bank accounts; and approve all aspects of project procurement and logistics. Serve as spokesperson and advocate, representing the Activity to the donor, central and local government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders; will represent the Activity and URC at local, regional, and international fora.
*Serve as a key point of contact for USAID/Cambodia, and coordinate with the World Bank and the Global Fund on the implementation of SOPHI.
*Directly supervise member of the Senior Management Team
Qualifications:
The Chief of Party candidate must possess the depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience in designing and implementing comprehensive public health interventions. This should include a background integration of primary healthcare and health systems strengthening. The COP holds the requisite management expertise and established professional relationships to lead donor-funded programs and achieve impact.
*Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Medicine, or a related field Senior leadership experience on USAID programs of similar size and complexity is required.
*Chief of Party or Project Director experience preferred.
*At least ten (10) years of relevant experience managing, designing and implementing similar, international, multi-million, donor-funded programs.
*At least ten (10) years of relevant experience working in Cambodia or within the region, on public health programs in quality improvement, health system strengthening, health financing, access to quality health care and services, and/or community health, especially experience working with donor-funded projects.
*Supervisory experience involving leadership of professional and support staff; oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management.
*Experience in managing USAID and donor-funded projects and reporting.
*Experience advising senior policymakers, host-country entities, including central and local governments, development partners, civil society organizations on public health and related policies and devising standards, guidelines, and strategies and working with local/regional health authorities and communities to institutionalize activities.
*Experience designing, managing, and implementing complex and comprehensive activities in infectious diseases in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners.
*Demonstrated ability to provide oversight of local capacity development efforts. Demonstrated experience strengthening service delivery and health systems.
*Experience working with the private sector in the health space is a plus.
*Strong oral and written communication skills in English required. Oral and written proficiency in the Khmer language is preferred.
Citizens of Cambodia are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unless otherwise directed we will retain your CV in our database for future opportunities.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
University Research Co., LLC (URC)
URC is a globally recognized leader in healthcare quality improvement. Since 1965, we have been committed to building and sustaining resilient health systems by collaborating with partners to implement science-driven, scalable solutions tailored to local needs. We embody our core values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility), Collaboration, Accountability, and Performance Excellence.
