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.
- 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.
be approximately 4 years and 9 months in length. It will be based out of Jakarta,
Indonesia with intermittent travel throughout the country.
will report to the GHSC-PSM Managing Director in the GHSC-PSM Headquarters
based in the United States during the assignment.
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.