Technical responsibilities
The Chief of Party will support the delivery of the following:
i. Coordinate effective implementation of program activities, including development of a dynamic learning agenda and adaptive management approach;
ii. Ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and USAID reporting requirements are followed;
iii. Make programmatic decisions and troubleshoot implementation challenges; oversee program data quality compliance, including development of data tracking and monitoring systems;
iv. Oversee sub-grant development, including compliance with programmatic objectives and SCIDaR/donor financial and administrative regulations;
v. Serve as spokesperson and advocate, representing the Activity to the donor, central and local government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders;
vi. Serve as a key point of contact for USAID/Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria, and all other stakeholders;
vii. Directly supervise members of the Senior Management Team.

V. Required competencies
a. Education and Experience
i. Academic training: Master’s Degree in public health, health management, medicine, or a related field.

b. Experience:
i. Minimum of 12-15 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large, complex USAID or other donor-funded health programs in Nigeria or a relevant context;
ii. At least twelve years of relevant experience in global public health and development, including in senior technically relevant positions with large and complex projects;
iii. Senior leadership experience on USAID projects;
iv. Technical experience in integrated health programming with expertise in one or more of the following areas: health systems strengthening, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, reproductive health/family planning, and nutrition;
v. At least 10 years of relevant experience managing, designing, and implementing similar international, multi-million, donor-funded programs;
vi. At least five years of PHC/QoC activity design and implementation experience in Nigerian contexts;
vii. In-country experience implementing large and complex HSS/PHC/QoC programs;
viii. Expertise in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH);
ix. Demonstrated record of technical leadership in integrated PHC/QoC;
x. Demonstrates current technical understanding of the PHC/QoC evidence base;
xi. Experience in Northern Nigeria, particularly in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Bauchi, is strongly preferred;
xii. In-depth knowledge of the Nigeria healthcare system;
xiii. Experience working with Nigeria local government officials is strongly preferred;
xiv. Proven supervisory experience involving leadership and team building of professional and support staff; oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management;
xv. Experience collaborating with senior policymakers, and host-country entities, including central and local governments, development partners, and civil society organizations to foster innovation and locally-led public health initiatives and activities;
xvi. Demonstrated ability to provide support to and oversight of local capacity development efforts;
xvii. Strong oral and written communication skills in English;
xviii. Experience working with the private sector is a plus;
xix. Commitment to diversity, equity, social inclusion, and accessibility.

VI. Equal employment opportunity statement
SCIDaR is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.