Deputy Chief of Party, Health Information Systems and Digitalization at Family Health International (FHI 360) Full Time

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party, Health Information Systems and Digitalization

Job Requisition ID: 2024200697
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Supervisor: Country Director

Job Description

• The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will monitor all technical aspects of a USAID-funded health information system and digitization project from initiation through delivery.
• They will select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure technical objectives are met, and contribute project experience and learning, to global thought leadership initiatives in technical specialization.

Accountabilities

• Under the guidance of the Chief of Party, provide technical leadership, develop technical strategies and oversee the technical implementation of Health Information Systems and Digitalization
• Provide leadership on all technical matters and ensure quality of the HISD program.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the design and implementation of the technical program areas of Health Information Systems and Digitalization and support programs.
• Ensure that high quality technical programs are implemented in a timely manner and in coordination and collaboration with partners, the GON and other stakeholders.
• Oversee quality assurance program for all technical aspects of the Program.
• Ensure the technical training and staff development in the HISD Program in relevant areas.
• Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, policies and SOP’s are developed and implemented in accordance to USAID and Nigerian regulations.
• Assist with the management, development and monitoring of work plans and budgets; ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance for interventions.
• Provide technical assistance through the review and/or writing of protocols, papers, reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• In collaboration with the Chief of Party, oversee the implementation of an indicator-based performance monitoring plan.
• Support the Chief of Party to ensure that all technical areas of the project are integrated and maximize the use of available resources of the project.
• Oversee reporting and monitoring of technical performance metrics.
• Ensure technical program quality according to set standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of complex scope and require in depth evaluation of issues and assessment of intangible factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies to select methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Decisions made generally affect overall success of functional, division or company operations.
• Problems encountered are complex, highly varied and require considerable judgment to obtain results.
• Erroneous decisions may result in critical delay(s) in schedules.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Typically provides direct supervision of a team of Technical Advisors and Technical Officers.
• Leads and directs staff to achieve strategic project goals.
• Coordinates with project lead to set budgets, goals, and develops procedures and training for project.
• Develops and recommends project management solutions.
• Typically reports to a Project, Program or Portfolio Director.

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or its International equivalent in Medical / Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Information Technology, or any other relevant areas.

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 12+ years of relevant technical/project management experience (including 8+ years of leadership, strong business acumen and/or line management experience).
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is preferred.
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development USAID contractors, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope. Experience operating in insecure environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project management and technical development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management and technical skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate, negotiate and work well with others.
• Ability to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices and policies related to specialized technical area of expertise.
• Proven ability to ensure that budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
• Excellent and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills in English.
• English, fluent in host country language and ability to speak the country’s language.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 25%

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.