Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.
MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability.
Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its project teams in Kenya and South Sudan.
Chief of Party SHTP - (South Sudan)
The goal for the Sudan Health Transformation Project (SHTP) in Juba, Southern Sudan is to build on the decentralization of primary health care service to improve the health status of the Southern Sudanese. The project focuses on the following results: expanded access/availability of high impact services and practices, increased Southern Sudanese capability to deliver and manage services and increased knowledge of and demand for services and health practices.
The Chief of Party provides technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project, and ensures timely implementation and reporting of activities, both those directly implemented by MSH and those undertaken by the 10 partner organizations. The Chief of Party liaises with other organizations to ensure coordination of this project with activities undertaken by other partners and contractors.
The Chief of Party supervises all activities under the contract and has overall responsibility for the successful performance of the technical assistance team. S/he provides strategic leadership and bears primary administrative responsibility for all administrative requirements to fulfill the performance objectives specified in this contract. S/he is the official representative of the contractor and maintains communication between all relevant stakeholders.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience working with public health programs in developing and transitioning countries. An advanced graduate degree in Public Health or other relevant fields, proven leadership in the administration of large international donor programs and skills in managing complex activities of similar magnitude and complexity involving coordination with multiple partners.
Strategic planning, management, supervision and budgeting required. Familiarity with and understanding of USAID administrative procedures is required. International allowances are available for this position.
For further detail and to apply for either of these positions based in South Sudan, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobsmsh.icims.com no later than November 12, 2010.
The application will comprise of a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the post, CV and application.
Applications may also be sent to the SHTP II Southern Sudan Project offices address: Hai Jalaba Area along Airport Road; Next to Saint Luke’s International Medical Center; Juba, Southern Sudan.
Human Resource Manager – Kenya
(1 Year Contract Position)
The Human Resources Manager implements practices and activities of the Human Resources Management (HRM) Office in Kenya providing a full spectrum of HR services and programs linked to short and long-term organizational needs and objectives. He or she develops and implements staffing initiatives for the success of the MSH Kenya project office.
Applicants will possess a Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years HRM working experience on an international program in Kenya or East Africa. Demonstrated experience working with USG funded programs is strongly preferred.
Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the Kenyan Labor laws, Company Act,
NGO Act and other relevant laws. Demonstrated ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and to handle confidential matters discreetly and have experience in conflict resolution.
Applicants will demonstrate the ability to competently assess priorities; manage a variety of complex activities simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment, and meet competing deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients, and consultants is required.
For further detail and to apply, please visit the Employment Opportunities section
of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by November 12, 2010.
We regret that for all positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you cannot apply online, or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Management Sciences for Health (MSH jobs in Kenya and Southern Sudan
