Chemonics, GHSC-PSM Program seeking for Country Director

Chemonics seeks a
Country Director based in Jakarta, Indonesia, to support the Global Health and
Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) program. GHSC-PSM
is a five-year, multi-billion dollar project funded by the United States Agency
for International Development (USAID) that is the primary vehicle through which
USAID procures and provides health commodities to partner countries and provide
assistance to improve countries’ management of the health supply chains.  In Indonesia, GHSC-PSM will support the President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Government of Indonesia (GOI), and
the private sector to provide direct systems strengthening technical assistance
encompassing all elements of a comprehensive supply chain.JOB TITLE: Country DirectorThe Country Director, who will report directly to the GHSC-PSM Managing
Director based in the United States, is responsible for providing overall
strategic direction and leadership for the GHSC-PSM program in Indonesia. The
County Director will manage the development of technical strategies and work
plans; monitor programmatic, financial and administrative performance;
supervise the administration of standard project operating and financial
procedures; manage and provide technical assistance; and maintain effective
communication with USAID, GHSC-PSM headquarters, the public and private
sectors, and other donors and cooperating agencies.
 Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall management and technical
    leadership to the field office team
  • Maintain strong and positive working
    relationships with clients and partners including USAID, multiple GOI
    departments such as Subdit HIV and the National TB Program (NTP), Global
    Fund, and other donor partners and key civil society organizations (CSOs).
     
  • Develop and implement work plans and
    budgets that reflect the priorities of USAID, the Ministry of Health, and
    other stakeholders with a focus on HIV and TB
  • Lead plans and strategies to provide
    technical support to local government and CSOs in achieving program
    objectives.
  • Ensure regular technical updating in key
    focus areas – forecasting and supply planning, transportation and
    distribution, warehousing and logistics, quality assurance, as well as HIV
    and TB best practices – for local partners and field office staff. Strategically
    identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training, mentoring and
    knowledge management approaches as needed and appropriate.
  • Ensure the use of appropriate management
    methodologies to plan, organize, and control resources to achieve goals.
  • Oversee regular data collection and
    reporting and lead quarterly reviews of performance analysis to identify
    issues and drive evidence-based interventions.
  • Oversee finances and cash flow; ensure
    expenditure forecasts are prepared, reviewed, and submitted to the
    regional manager quarterly.
  • Ensure that positive and productive
    working relationships and regular communication are maintained within the
    field office and between the field and headquarters.
  • Develop and implement staffing,
    technical assistance, and procurement plans that lead to the effective
    implementation of the project’s strategy and work plan.  
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation
    strategies for procurement and logistics services. Assess risks quarterly
    and implement risk management/mitigation strategies.
  • Report results of the project’s work to
    USAID, the Ministry of Health, other funders, and headquarters. Ensure
    timely submission of all deliverables.

 Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in public health or
    management-related discipline preferred
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in a
    developing country program, preferably USG funded with preference for
    experience with PEPFAR. Experience in public health programming, specifically
    HIV and TB laboratory, pharmaceutical and/or supply chain management
    systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and
    implement complex donor-funded public health programs or projects in a
    developing country context, including those support PEPFAR and TB program
    goals.
  • Ability to create efficiencies and lead
    operational transformation in large complex programs, preferably with
    experience in, logistics, or supply chain management.
  • Skilled in leading and managing high-performing
    teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with
    cooperating partners in implementing complex programs.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and
    oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations
    skills.​
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility,
    and integrity.
  • Fluency in English required. Fluency in
    Bahasa Indonesian preferred.

 Level of Effort and LocationThis position will
be approximately 4 years and 9 months in length. It will be based out of Jakarta,
Indonesia with intermittent travel throughout the country.
 SupervisionThe Country Director
will report to the GHSC-PSM Managing Director in the GHSC-PSM Headquarters
based in the United States during the assignment.
 Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions to [email protected]

by December 16, 2016 with the
position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists
will be contacted.
 
Chemonics is an equal
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.

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