Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improve lives through a highly diversified program of research, education, and services in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, reproductive health, and infectious diseases. 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 Accra, Ghana.
Position Responsibilities:
The Country Director provides leadership and management oversight for all FHI's portfolio of projects and activities of a medium to large and moderately complex country program; oversees operations and, as the primary FHI country representative, ensures strong collaboration between FHI and local Government, donors and sponsors. 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:
BS/BA in public health or related field, and 11-13 years relevant experience in international development programs with 5-7 years supervisory experience; or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 9 - 11 years relevant experience in international development programs, with 5-7 years supervisory experience; or PhD, MD or equivalent degree with 7 - 9 years relevant experience with international development programs and 5-7 years of supervisory experience. Overseas field experience required. USAID experience preferred, with strong background in HIV/AIDS program management.
*This is not an expatriate position. No expatriate benefits or allowances provided.
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