We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID funded integrated health project in Nigeria.
Job Summary:
FHI 360 seeks a DCOP to provide management and technical oversight of integrated health service delivery and technical assistance (TA) activities for maternal newborn and child health (MNCH), family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), nutrition, and WASH services at facility- and community level. The DCOP will report directly to the Chief of Party (COP) and work in tandem with other technical and operational staff to support efficient and effective project implementation. This position will take a leadership role in ensuring the Activity meets stated integrated health service delivery goals, quality standards, and reporting requirements. The DCOP will also coordinate among USAID, donors, other health implementing partners (IPs), and numerous Government of Nigeria (GoN) institutions and representatives, particularly at the state and local level, for integrated health service delivery activities. The proposed candidate must fulfill the position requirements detailed below. This position is contingent upon funder award and approval.
Accountabilities:
The DCOP will work closely with the program team under the leadership of the Chief of Party to execute the following responsibilities:
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This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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