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JOB DETAILS:
Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.
Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Position Purpose
Pact seeks an experienced Technical Director (Clinical Services) for the USAID/Zambia Integrated Health Activity (ZIHA). USAID/Zambia intends to award a $120M contract to support the USAID and PEPFAR objectives of 95/95/95, and to provide service delivery and technical assistance to improve MNCH and FP/RH services. ZIHA will improve, sustain, and further integrate HIV/AIDS, MNCH and FP/RH services at the health facility and community levels and ensure that client-centered, high-impact, high-quality services are available to Zambians. This is anticipated to be a five-year activity. This position is contingent upon award and is anticipated to be based in Lusaka.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical leadership in the coordination and supervision of implementation of high-quality HIV and TB/HIV integrated services. For clinical services, manage all technical staff and ensure responsiveness, innovation, and effective collaboration for all integrated HIV and TB/HIV activities.
• Lead the design and delivery of high-impact HIV/MNCH/FP/RH interventions in collaboration with key national and regional stakeholders, ensuring adherence to internationally endorsed and recognized guidance on HIV/MNCH/FP/RH services.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of technical personnel, ensuring they support the project’s overall strategic approach, its integration into the M&E plans, and its coordination throughout all levels of the Government of Zambia.
• Monitor implementation of activities to ensure timely completion of objectives and targets.
• Lead the development of annual workplans activities in collaboration with project staff, USAID, and MOH and ensure successful implementation of planned activities through continuous coordination with key stakeholders.
• Develop contractual deliverables (quarterly, annual, field project evaluations, etc.) in conjunction with other key staff and external evaluators.
• Work closely with project staff and implementing partners to identify, document, and disseminate best practices.
• Develop and present papers at local, regional, and international forums to share experiences and best practices developed through project activities.
• Assist the Chief of Party with all aspects of project operations including technical oversight, human resources, recruiting and training staff, and developing an experienced team with distinct roles and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:
• Graduate degree or higher in medicine (MD/DO), nursing, or other clinical specialty plus graduate degree or higher in public or global health, international development, or relevant field such as medicine, public health, health system management, social administration, or social sciences.
• A minimum of 8 years’ progressive leadership and experience in clinical services, health administration, or program management for large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs is required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing diverse teams of professional staff is required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working directly with clients/patients in a clinical setting is required.
• Experience in Southern Africa preferred, preferably in Zambia.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of senior and mid-level public and private sector counterparts, donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience supervising technical staff in the implementation of integrated health programming.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building.
• Ability to travel within Zambia and occasionally internationally when health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19 diminish.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience working on USG-funded health programming in Zambia.
• Experience managing complex integrated HIV/RMNCH/FP services projects within a non-profit organization in a developing country context.
• Experience designing or implementing gender- or youth-sensitive health programming.
• Knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Zambia
• Zambian nationals are encouraged to apply.


JOB DETAILS:
Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.
Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Position Purpose
Pact seeks an experienced Chief of Party for the USAID/Zambia Integrated Health Activity (ZIHA). USAID/Zambia intends to award a $120M contract to support the USAID and PEPFAR objectives of 95/95/95, and to provide service delivery and technical assistance to improve MNCH and FP/RH services. ZIHA will improve, sustain, and further integrate HIV/AIDS, MNCH and FP/RH services at the health facility and community levels and ensure that client-centered, high-impact, high-quality services are available to Zambians. This is anticipated to be a five-year activity. This position is contingent upon award and is anticipated to be based in Lusaka.

Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID for day-to-day implementation and management matters.
• Serve in ZIHA’s primary leadership role, coordinating among USAID and key stakeholders, including partners, government stakeholders, civil society, and other USAID projects.
• Provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the project.
• Accountable for the overall management and implementation of the contract and ZIHA and will serve as the primary liaison with the USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on management and technical matters.
• Accountable to speak for and bind Pact on implementation and adaptive management issues.
• Accountable for partnership and stakeholder communication and relationship management.
• Partner closely with the Technical Director and other senior staff members to ensure that ZIHA meets stated goals, outcomes, benchmarks, and reporting requirements.
• Manage and coordinate the implementation of activities across project partners, ensuring successful integration of activities.
• Liaise closely with Pact’s U.S. team. Pact Zambia Technical team and Finance/Operations team, to ensure that all project activities are compliant with USG rules and regulations, as well as consistent Pact’s policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee project planning (i.e., development of work plans and project budget), monitoring and reporting (i.e., review and approve periodic budgets and technical and financial reports) in accordance with the highest standards and requirements of the award.
• Oversee project budget and work in close coordination with the Finance Management and Operations Director to meet expected results, ensuring cost-effective use of donor and Pact’s resources.
• Provide strategic management and oversight of ZIHA’s sub-contract and Grants Under Contract portfolio.
• Oversee project staff in helping partners establish reporting and tracking systems to provide key information in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ensure that ZIHA meets programmatic and financial targets and makes accurate projections.
• Represent ZIHA at conferences, working groups, and meetings to support USAID and Pact’s thought leadership in public health, capacity development, and civil society strengthening.

Basic Requirements
• Graduate degree from an accredited university in the field of management, organizational leadership, international development, public or global health or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 10 years’ progressive leadership experience in international development, global health, public health, or other professional experience requiring strong leadership and management capacities is required.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience managing diverse teams of professional staff is required.
• Experience in Southern Africa preferred, preferably in Zambia.
• Demonstrated experience leading successful teams and achieving deliverables on time and within budget. Demonstrated experience with program financial oversight, with experience working with USAID contracts and subcontracts strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, and policies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully building and effectively managing a diverse team of employees and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, and work with and between different stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government and civil society stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building.
• Ability to travel within Zambia and occasionally internationally, when health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19 diminish.
Preferred Qualifications
• Clinical qualification (medical doctor, clinical officer, nurse, midwife, or other cadres).
• Knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Zambia.
• Experience managing complex integrated HIV/RMNCH/FP services projects within a non-profit organization in a developing country context.
• Zambian nationals are encouraged to apply.