USP Regional Deputy Director Jobs in Kenya
USP Regional Deputy Director Jobs in Kenya
Job DescriptionThe Regional Deputy Director is responsible for oversight of the anticipated Promoting the Quality of Medicines Plus (PQM+) program activities in the Africa region, while building strong relationships with USAID stakeholders and monitoring for potential risks.
(S)he works with Chiefs of Party and regional program staff to ensure consistent, quality, and timely program delivery in line with USAID expectations, and oversees reporting to USAID and USP.
(S)he supports Chiefs of Party of countries in the region in ongoing implementation, providing support at key meetings and assistance with more complex issues.
(S)he is instrumental in obtaining mission buy-in and startup of country program operations. The Regional Deputy Director is also responsible for USAID relationship management and regional stakeholder engagement, serving as USP’s PQM+ regional representative to USAID missions and at external forums.
(S)he is a focal point for coordination among partners working on PQM+ activities in the region.
In addition, (s)he is responsible for ensuring program compliance within the region, creating and promoting channels to escalate country level risks, and continuously improving USP PQM+ policies, procedures and practices for compliance and risk mitigation.
The Regional Deputy Director is based in the regional hub and oversees a team of regional resources that includes Chiefs of Party, technical experts, program portfolio managers, an M&E/communications resource, and coordinators.
(S)he is part of the USP PQM+ leadership team and is instrumental in guiding and executing the PQM+ strategy and implementation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Oversees and monitors design and implementation of USP PQM+ activities in the region to ensure timeliness, quality, and compliance
Oversees the accuracy, clarity, and quality of regional progress reports, workplans, and other project documentation necessary for USAID reporting, ensuring they are completed in accordance with USAID and USP policies and procedures and submitted in a timely manner
Ensures rigorous financial and contractual management of PQM+ activities in the region
Supports Chiefs of Party in the region to maintain smooth ongoing implementation of country programs, providing assistance at high-level meetings as necessary
Coordinates among country programs to identify areas of technical synergy and creates opportunities for knowledge sharing and continuous learning
In conjunction with program leadership, is instrumental in facilitating country startup, including mission buy-in, staffing, and logistics
Proactively develops trusted relationships with USAID missions in the region, including through regular (i.e., quarterly) visits and ongoing communication
Coordinates with partners implementing PQM+ activities in the region
Remains current on best practices and new developments and approaches in the field
Represents USP and PQM+ at regional external forums as necessary
Ensures USP processes are followed, including but not limited to monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Works with technical and M&E resources to develop materials publicizing regional accomplishments externally to USAID and within USP
Reviews and implements USP PQM+ regional policies, procedures and practices; recommends improvements to processes and controls to improve compliance and mitigate risks
Monitors and promotes compliance within regional and country staff (e.g., through quarterly check-ins focused on issues and risks), flagging and mitigating potential risks early
Proactively raises any risks to USP PQM+ leadership team, helping to identify resolution, and developing strategies to mitigate future issues
Basic Requirements:
Education
Master's degree or other professional degree in a health related field required; physician, pharmacist, or other health profession qualification highly desirable.
Experience
Extensive 10+ years relevant experience leading USAID-funded global health program implementation and project management
Previous experience working in assigned region (3-5 years)
Substantive 5+ years management experience of virtual teams based in low- and middle-income countries
Expertise in health systems strengthening preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive experience leading effective, timely, and quality implementation of donor-funded (particularly USAID-funded) global health or international development projects
Deep understanding of and experience working with USAID compliance rules and regulations
Significant experience working with high level officials in USAID and country governments
Existing relationships with key donors and implementing partners working on health and pharmaceutical systems strengthening preferred
Strong people management skills, including of virtual, matrixed teams
Excellent client relationship management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in cross-cultural settings.
Ability to demonstrate highest degree of ethics and integrity.
Ability to travel up to 30% time.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Country Chief(s) of Party, Regional hub resources (e.g., Portfolio Managers, Technical specialists, Finance & admin resources, etc.)
USP offers an impressive benefits package , including:
Generous paid time off – 13 paid holidays, 10 sick days and 15 vacation days per year to start
An annual 401(k) contribution, beginning after 1 year of service, of 10% of pay (base and bonus) every pay period that vests immediately
Comprehensive individual and family healthcare plans with affordable premiums and low annual deductibles ($250/individual or $500/family)
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a scientific nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed and consumed worldwide.
USP’s drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and these standards are used in more than 140 countries.
Being a part of USP means belonging to a diverse culture made up of more than 1,000 talented professionals working together at five international locations.
USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.
How top Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 20th August 2019
For more information and job application details, see; USP Regional Deputy Director Jobs in Kenya
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