Deputy Chief of Party - Technical

Closing date: 04 Dec 2010
Location: Nigeria
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Job Summary

International Medical Corps is seeking Deputy Chief of Party – Technical candidates who are interested in being considered for the USAID Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) Program in Nigeria. The DCOP – Technical will report to the COP and be responsible for overseeing all technical operations. The candidate must have experience with HIV/AIDS including prevention, treatment and care, support, PMTCT HIV/TB, OVCs as well as cross-cutting areas like health systems strengthening, gender etc.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public health, medicine or related field
• 10+ years of international project management experience, with strong financial and personnel management expertise
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with local governments and international agencies
• Prior successful experience managing large, complex USAID funded projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English is required

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.InternationalMedicalCorps.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab "Work with Us". Please reference ReliefWeb.

After you have submitted your on-line application, you can also e-mail the recruiter, Beth Wells, directly so that your application can be reviewed immediately. The e-mail address is bwells@InternationalMedicalCorps.org