Deputy Country Director at Chemonics International

Chemonics International, an international development firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) Project, a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Recognizing the window of opportunity to improve upon primary health care in Nigeria, this activity will contribute to state-level reduction in under-five and maternal mortality, and to increased capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support access to primary health care. Chemonics will work closely with and support state governments, while strengthening their capacity in developing a robust plan for the health sector annually and provide support for its implementation. 

We seek individual who have a passion for helping people lead healthy lives around the world, to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Deputy Country Director

Location: Nigeria

Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher in International Relations, Public Health, Social Sciences, Management or a related field required
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing large ($ 10 - $50M) USAID contracts.
• Proven expertise managing large teams
• Deep familiarity with Nigeria's health system and its stakeholders at both national and international levels required
• Proven analytical and writing skills

Application Closing Date
Friday, 11th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their EOIs and Recommendations to: nigeriarmnch@gmail.com with position you are applying for in the subject line.

Note: No request or inquiries made via phone, please.