Chief of Party (COP) at the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research

The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research is an indigenous, non-profit organization that promotes best practices in health care delivery, medical training and research using locally adapted models of health systems strengthening. CCCRN has established a formidable presence in Nigeria. With the headquarters in Federal Capital Territory and field offices in its operational states, CCCRN built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators.

CCCRN requires qualified candidates to fill the under-listed position for an upcoming USAID award:

Job Title: Chief of Party (COP)

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The COP will be the principal point of contact between the Activity and USAID, and must adjust programs and operations in response to USAID/Nigeria technical and managerial direction.
• S/he will coordinate and ultimately be responsible for all award management and implementation. 
• The COP’s primary aim is to provide overall leadership, management and general technical direction of the entire Activity.
• The COP must be highly analytical and a strategic thinker who ensures an integrated vision among different components and actors, and focuses on achieving the results defined in the award.
• S/he will be expected to identify issues and risks related to activity implementation in a timely manner, with recommendations for appropriate adjustments that are subsequently implemented.
• The COP must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, GON counterparts, other national and international stakeholders, and local organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Development Studies, Social Work or other health related field. 
• Seven (7) years of experience in senior program management implementing international development activities in Africa, with preference given to OVC and HIV/AIDS/ Health.

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their one-page expression of interest statement and full Resume in one continuous word document to: cccrncareers@gmail.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.