Deputy Chief of Party, Zimbabwe MNCH Health Systems Strengthening

Deputy Chief of Party, Zimbabwe MNCH Health Systems Strengthening

Based in Harare, Zimbabwe

10-25% international travel

Work From Almost Anywhere Status = N/A

Reports to Chief of Party

Who we are

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization.  We are a diverse group of over 4,500 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 35 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using its global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

Join us!

PSI has worked in Zimbabwe since 1998 to help Zimbabweans live healthier lives and to plan the families they desire.  With programs in HIV biomedical prevention and sexual and reproductive health and rights, PSI is increasingly shifting to a health system strengthening approach, supporting the mixed health system in Zimbabwe to bring care closer to the Zimbabwean people we seek to serve.  With a history of driving innovations in HIV biomedical prevention such as VMMC and pre-exposure prophylaxis, PSI supports market development, clinical service delivery, digital health and insight driven program design and behavioral interventions designed to shift harmful social norms.  Current efforts seek to shift from vertical partner-led programming to more horizontal and integrated GoZ and Ministry of Health led programming, with interventions designed to strengthen health system pillars around management and coordination, financing, service delivery, demand, strategic information, and quality. PSI is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party with significant system strengthening experience who will be responsible for leading an upcoming USAID system strengthening activity in the MNCH space.

PSI seeks a Deputy Chief of Party that will work with the Chief of Party to provide oversight for overall project implementation, ensure project deliverables are delivered on time and within budget, and supervise senior technical staff. The Deputy Chief of Party will ensure the project is led in coordination and collaboration with the partners, PSI leadership team, government officials, and other national stakeholders in Zimbabwe. This position will support alignment of the project with PSI's global strategic priorities as well as national and regional priorities, strategies, policies, and interventions; while also ensuring the project operates with minimal financial, contractual, and reputational risk.

Your contributions

·         Manage project staffing, roles and responsibilities, and professional development of staff. 20% of the Time

·         Manage project finances, including oversight of the development of budgets, tracking of spending, financial projections, and financial reporting. 15% of the Time

·         Manage project results, including support and/or oversight to senior country program staff in programmatic, technical, and financial execution of project activities. 15% of the Time

·         Oversee project compliance with donor and PSI policies, including for subaward management. 15% of the Time

·         Develop strategic approaches and workplans to achieve project deliverables. 10% of the Time

·         Oversee programmatic reporting and, if the project does not have a Technical Director, technical deliverables. 10% of the Time

·         Relationship building and engagement with donors and internal and external partners at the national level. Represent the project at internal and external fora. 10% of the Time

·         Contribute to and oversee communications, thought leadership, and knowledge management. 5% of the Time

Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What are we looking for?

·         Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field such as a MPH, MBA, MSc, MHA, MPA, M.D. or equivalent

·         At least 7 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.

·         At least 3 years supervisory experience.

·         At least 5 years program management for health projects in low or middle-income countries (LMICs) preferred.

·         At least 3 years’ experience in the relevant technical field of the project preferred.

·         At least 3 years’ experience living/working in an LMIC preferred.

·         Ability to effectively lead teams. Excellent employee development and management skills. Knowing when to mentor, coach, advise, and provide specific direction.

·         Strong leadership abilities and skills

·         Innovative thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills that lead to practical, effective delivery strategies to accomplish project activities, outputs, outcomes, and project impact

·         Organization and attention to detail.

·         Financial and budget management.

·         Knowledge of relevant funder regulations.

·         Excellent skills in oral and written communications and knowledge management.

·         Excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to work effectively with government officials, partners, donors, and stakeholders at high levels.

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.
Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.
Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.
Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.
Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.
Commitment:  You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

PSI has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate to provide a hazard free employment and work environment in our commitment to our employees. Candidates offered a position will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date and their employment will be contingent on this. Candidates needing a medical or religious accommodation should let their recruiter know.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

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