Chief of Party - International Non-profit, New Delhi (Apply by: July 9, 2017)

1. POSITION VACANT: Chief of Party, International Non-profit, New Delhi

2. ORGANISATION BACKGROUND:

Our client is a respected, international, non-profit, that works in a number of countries across the globe, predominantly in the area of infectious diseases. It has a sizeable portfolio of projects in India pursuant to its growing focus on South Asia during the past decade.  

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Country Head, the Chief of Party, shall coordinate and manage a large flagship health project in India relating to the scale-up of HIV diagnosis and case management, in collaboration with multiple international and local partner organizations.

Key Job Responsibilities:

(1) Strategize policies and guidelines for the project by closely collaborating with the Ministry of Health and different stakeholders; 
(2) Manage all in-country activities with a view to ensuring the achievement of project 
deliverables within agreed timelines and budgets;
(3) Oversee laboratory trials to validate appropriate treatment regimens, including registration and coordination with partner laboratories
(4) Manage and ensure achievement of the project resource plan, ensuring procurement, budgeting and risk management in alignment with the country plan and in coordination with the top management team;
(5) Oversee all project related functions, including provision of guidance and mentoring inputs to the cross-functional project support team;
(6) Manage and document project progress in alignment with internal and donor requirements addressing project plans, grant reports, M&E reports etc.; 
(7) Ensure excellent communication with project team members and different stakeholders; 
(8) Coordinate stakeholder and partner meetings;
(9) Facilitate early resolution of all project issues.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:

Applicants must have an MBBS progressed by a post-graduate degree in public health and/or infectious diseases. Candidates with an MPH shall be preferred.

Experience:

(1) Minimum five years of hands-on experience in managing large, national, public health projects 
(2) In-depth understanding of HIV case management in India 
(3) Prior experience of directly working in collaboration with MoH;
(4) Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on managing conflicting priorities; 
(5) Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; 
(6) Team player; 
(7) Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation for the position shall be attractive. Please note that the offer shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and salary history of the selected candidate.

6. LOCATION: New Delhi

7. REFERENCE: COP-INP

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 
Phones: 011-2684-2162; 011-4165-3612
Email: cop-inp@sams.co.in

9. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply to cop-inp@sams.co.in  submitting a cover letter highlighting their motivation to apply and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume including names and contact details of at least two referees, by or before July 9, 2017.