Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improve lives through a highly diversified program of research. Since our inception in 1971, FHI has formed partnerships with national governments and local communities in dozens of countries throughout the developing world to support lasting improvements in the health of individuals and the effectiveness of health care systems. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Country Director in Southern Sudan.
Position Responsibilities:
The Country Director provides leadership and management oversight for all FHI s portfolio and activities of the Southern Sudan country office. S/He oversees operations and, as the primary FHI country representative, ensures strong collaboration between FHI and local Government, donors and sponsors. S/He represents FHI to external donors/sponsors and leads FHI business and resource development efforts in country. Also serves as project director or chief of party (COP) on designated FHI project/s.
Minimum Requirements:
MS/MA in public health or related area; Minimum of 10 years experience in the field of primary health care with an emphasis on managing a team of highly successful performers; Minimum of 5 years experience in managing donor funded projects and in the design and implementation of overseas health projects; preferably East Africa or the Horn of Africa; Ability to perform at a senior policy level, demonstrated by previous experience in leading the development and implementation of international primary health care programs; Must be familiar with USAID or other USG administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems.
FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI's Career Center at http://www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/Employment/index.htm or through the International Employment section at www.fhi.org<https://mail.fhi.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=https://mail.fhi.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.fhi.org/>\. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
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Rita Johnson (US - DC)
mailto:RJohnson@fhi.org