Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks to recruit a Chief of Party for the upcoming Services de Santé de Qualité pour Haiti (SSQH) project funded by USAID/Haiti. The overall purpose of the three-year (with the option of a two-year extension) Services de Santé de Qualité pour Haïti (SSQH) project is to improve the health status of the Haitian population. This will be achieved by: (1) increasing utilization of the Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population's (MSPP) integrated package of services at the primary care and community levels (particularly in rural or isolated areas); (2) improving the functionality of the USG-supported health referral networks; (3) facilitating sustainable delivery of quality health services through the institutionalization of key management practices at both the facility and community levels; and (4) strengthening departmental health authorities' capacity to manage and monitor service delivery.

Based in Port-au-Prince, the COP will provide vision, leadership, and management to the project, overseeing all project activities in-country.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
1. Lead and manage the project with accountability for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with other Chemonics projects.

2. Serve as Chemonics’ official representative of the project and maintains communication between all relevant parties, including appropriate officials from Ministry of Health (MOH) and the USAID COR assigned to this contract. Meet monthly with the USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to structure USAID input into all project management and technical working groups. Partner with the COR to develop plans and coordinate efforts with donors to support local project activities. Coordinate with USAID for communication with USAID/Haiti, other USG entities, and other GOH entities.

3. Ensure that the project activities are supported and implemented to achieve project milestones and contractual obligations. Facilitate project start-up technical activities, including the development of plans for each key technical and management component.

4. Coordinate the scopes of work for the project’s partners to leverage USAID investments to mobilize the local private sector and civil society in support of social services; challenge traditional approaches for financing health care; and help channel Haitian expertise and creativity into the social sector.

5. With Deputy COP, facilitate ongoing communication with the leadership of MSPP Management (including the Minister, DG, and their respective cabinets).

- Minimum 10 years experience, including 5 years as COP or Senior Program Manager, working in health development programs.
- Advanced degree in public health, health policy, management, or other relevant field.
- Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, regulations, and reporting requirements
- Experience working in developing countries, particularly with Ministries of Health and other government agencies; experience in Haiti preferred.
- Strong communications skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donor organizations, and other key stakeholders.
- Written and spoken fluency in English and French required, Haitian Creole preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.