About MSH
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a mission-driven, global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to deliver high-functioning health systems effectively and efficiently. For more than 50 years, we have focused on the people at the heart of the health system - from health ministries to communities, private sector to civil society - in each environment in which we work, serving as trusted advisors to make foundational changes that support the whole health system. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with countries and communities, MSH helps to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.
About the Opportunity
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Health System Strengthening (HSS) Flagship Activity in Indonesia that aims improve accountability, health system performance and health outcomes (especially for Maternal and Child Health, Tuberculosis, HIV, and Global Health Security) based on performance-based and sustainable health financing, a strengthened health information system, resilient human resources for health, integrated care models, and a strong evidence-to-policy pathway.
This position is subject to project award and funding.
This position will be responsible for all program and technical direction, ensuring that staffing is aligned with the project’s vision, goals, and plans to achieve all programmatic results. With guidance and support of the Chief of Party (COP), the Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director (DCOP/TD) will coordinate the provision of technical services, harmonize efforts and maximize synergy and integration between project program areas and technical units in areas such as health financing, health information systems, human resources for health, quality improvement and governance. The DCOP/TD will set a positive tone for the entire project and inspire staff to apply results-based approaches for timely delivery of services to the clients we serve including but not limited to timely producing high-quality documentation of project’s successes and lessons learned for local and international audiences, as well as quarterly reports.
- Provide technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project and ensure the efficient implementation of project activities and the timely reporting of those activities to regional and country specific donors, and MSH headquarters.
- Responsible for project liaison and collaboration functions with partners, donors, USAID country mission, clients, and stakeholders, including MSH headquarters.
- Promote locally led design, implementation and M&E of the project, including a strong unlocking and sharing local knowledge for learning and capacity strengthening.
- Coordinate with strategic local organizations and local implementing partners (LIPs) and maintain partnerships that engender trust and respect and build the donor’s confidence in the MSH consortium’s ability to get the job done.
- Work in close collaboration with the project leadership team to ensure coordinated and effective operational support for the project and for MSH within the various countries and the region.
- With the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA), adapt and implement management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all activities funded by the agreement.
- Promote a team approach that emphasizes high-level performance, creative approaches, the achievement of personal and project goals and a collegial approach that is focused on assisting one another to succeed for project staff, as well as the support team members in the MSH Home Office.
- Ensure effective coordination is established and maintained with the relevant MSH Global Office support team.
- When appropriate, act in place of the COP.
- Advise the COP in alignment of human resources with project work plans and emerging scope of work (SOW) from the donors, MSH and partners including on external sourcing of human resources and consultants.
- Set the direction and coordinate annual workplan development, implementation, and review. Ensure alignment with regional frameworks and strategies, national and donor strategies including USAID strategies. Identify opportunities for integrated planning and implementation creating synergies between various program areas.
- Guide and coach project staff in leveraging project, non-project and community resources through the establishment and maintenance of partnerships and networks.
- Direct efforts to write concept notes and new programs to address emerging health and programming challenges identified by donors, host countries or through the work we do.
- Contribute to a knowledge management system where the donor vision and government values permeate through our clients to reach beneficiary communities, and the learning from grassroots and countries is documented and shared to influence new programming at national and regional levels.
- Manage and mentor the project team as per MSH policies and guidelines and implement an effective performance management program including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.
QUALIFICATIONS
- An advanced degree at the master’s level or above in social science, public health, or other appropriate area is required.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in the implementation and management of international development projects, specifically, with combined experience in two or more technical areas such as health systems strengthening (HSS), health financing, human resources for health, health information systems, leadership, management and governance, and quality improvement.
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience. Must have a proven track record of building teams and local partnerships and fostering collaboration to achieve goals, meet milestones, and produce high quality written qualitative, quantitative, and narrative deliverables. Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
- Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID and other donor organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in program management and administration, and contract compliance. Experience with USAID projects is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills including through a gender sensitive and DEIB lens.
- Professional proficiency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Ability to travel domestically.
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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