MSH is seeking a Lofa County Coordinator for a 5-year $25 million health systems strengthening (HSS) project in Liberia. The purpose of the USAID-funded Liberia Local Health Solutions (LHS) activity is to enhance the functions of the Liberian health system to sustainably deliver improved quality of health services that are responsive to the needs of the population. The activity will seek to achieve the following five expected results: (1) Strengthened decentralized health governance; (2) Improved quality of health services; (3) Sustainable health financing mechanisms implemented; (4) Increased transparency and accountability around health resources for improved service delivery; and (5) Local Liberian organizations successfully implement donor-funded health activities.
This position is based in Lofa County.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 45 country offices and our Arlington, Virginia, and Medford, Massachusetts, US headquarters, our staff from 73 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise, integrity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in health. Since 1971, MSH has worked in more than 150 countries to help ensure sustainable, resilient, and equitable access to quality health care around the globe. MSH collaborates with local partners, from the national government to the community, to strengthen health systems. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in health.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The County Coordinator is accountable for project deliverables, results, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the project activities related to activities within their assigned county, including fulfillment of technical strategy project activity and people management, documentation and reporting, client and stakeholder relationships related to county activities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Develop (update and adapt as needed) and execute project annual county work plan related to LHS activities as per MSH technical standards and guidelines.
-
Coordinate with LHS partners and ensure they can implement their respective workplan activities in the designated county, connecting them to counterparts as appropriate.
-
Coordinate and facilitate the uptake by counterparts MSH capacity assessment and strengthening tools and approaches, liaising with other LHS technical, MEL, finance and administration colleagues to coordinate counterpart capacity strengthening activities.
-
Collaborate with the project leadership to ensure county activities are closely monitored and documented throughout implementation and that actions are taken to continually improve activity performance.
-
Manage and mentor the LHS MSH County Quality Improvement and M&E Officers assigned to the county as per MSH policies and guidelines and implement an effective performance-management program including regular check-ins, appraisals, and coaching.
-
Participate in technical forums, working groups, and other meetings with host country government and other counterparts as needed.
-
Continually scan the project environment and ensure effective dialogue and relationships with project client(s), beneficiaries, counterparts, local officials and other stakeholders.
-
Build and maintain strong working relations with key government stakeholders, health facility staff, community leaders, and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
-
Ensure effective project collaboration, coordination and partnerships with other projects in the county to build synergies across programs for maximum impact.
-
Ensure technical excellence within budget and on-time delivery of activity results related to the county.
QUALIFICATIONS
-
Master's degree and four (4) years of experience in public health, health administration, health sciences, or related field.
-
Or a bachelor’s degree and six (6) or more years of relevant professional experience required in coordinating project activities and/or capacity strengthening programs.
-
Ability to provide technical leadership and support for implementing project activities.
-
Ability to develop and implement strategies for successful project implementation, plans, and activities, including assessment, action planning, implementation, and evaluation.
-
Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively and professionally with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, and international organizations.
-
Ability to align a diverse, multi-disciplinary team with project goals, objectives, and result areas.
-
Diplomacy, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
-
Applicants with previous experience or currently living in Lofa County are preferred.
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
EEO is the Law - English
EEO is the Law - Spanish
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster
Know Your Rights - Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
MSH EEO-AA Policy
