Deputy Chief of Party

Overview
Reports to: Country Director
Supervises: Senior Field Officers
Location: Guatemala Office, Huehuetenango or Quiché, with availability to travel to the field 40% of the time

Overview

At Jhpiego, we work to save lives, improve health, and transform the future of women and children around the world. We partner with governments and community-based organizations to strengthen health systems that enable countries to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats. We strive to improve access to high-quality services that mothers, newborns, and children need for optimal health and nutrition.

Jhpiego is seeking qualified candidates for an anticipated new project in Guatemala that will support the delivery of life-saving services in the areas of Global Health Security, Nutrition, and Maternal Health.

Position Objective

Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the technical and programmatic integrity of life-savind project activities that respond to the country´s needs.

 
Responsibilities

Technical

• Provide high-level technical direction and support to the project team to ensure the quality of life-saving interventions in nutrition, global health security, and maternal, newborn, and child health.
• Develop the project work plan, oversee its implementation through quarterly and monthly plans, and make necessary adjustments.
• Review and approve project strategies and materials to ensure alignment with MSPAS standards, high-level technical recommendations, and appropriateness for each health service.
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to develop the results framework, data collection, timely preparation and submission of technical reports, and dissemination of results.
• Develop the work plan and ensure compliance and technical quality of activities implemented by project partners, in accordance with MSPAS and project technical and operational guidelines.
• Lead the recruitment and oversight of technical consultants to ensure deliverables are executed as described and meet high-quality standards.
• Receive training as needed to maintain the technical level required for implementing life-saving activities.

Programmatic

• Ensure efficient use of project resources, including budget execution, in compliance with donor and Jhpiego policies.
• Prepare and obtain approval for donor-required plans.
• Serve as the project's focal point with MSPAS, the donor, and other organizations.
• Coordinate actions and maintain effective and respectful relationships with MSPAS and project partners.
• Collaborate with project and/or global teams in the design, implementation, and monitoring of assigned components.
• Ensure effective and respectful communication among all team members, fostering a cordial and collaborative environment.
• Develop a risk management plan and monitor risks to act promptly.
• Report any unforeseen events or risk situations within the project or that could affect it.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery, nutrition, or related public health fields; clinical specialization (preferred).
• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or related areas.
• 9–10 years of experience in similar positions.
• Experience and knowledge in implementing and closing international cooperation projects.
• Experience in recruiting and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Technical and evidence-based expertise in project areas and in adapting global strategies to the national context.
• Previous experience working in Guatemala and with MSPAS, with a deep understanding of the health system.
• Strong skills in establishing and maintaining professional and interpersonal relationships with MSPAS representatives, donors, and other counterparts.
• Availability to travel to project sites 40% of the time.
• Professional English proficiency (intermediate to advanced).

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

 For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

"Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

EEO is the Law"

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