Background:
JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc (JSI), a Boston-based public health management firm dedicated to providing high quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs throughout the United States and the world, is currently recruiting for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Local Level Health Systems Activity (SLLHS) in Bangladesh. The SLLHS Activity will be expected to improve health outcomes for all by addressing the gaps preventing local level health systems from delivering high quality and integrated public health services. This Activity will work with local level health authorities (e.g. district and lower health administrators, facility managers, etc.) to support the development and implementation of targeted, evidence-based health systems strengthening interventions at the district level and below.

Job Summary:
The DCOP will be responsible for coordinating all interventions of the SLLHS Activity and providing technical oversight of the project staff. The DCOP will assist the COP in overall project leadership and liaising with the Government of Bangladesh, USAID, and other key stakeholders. The DCOP is a member of the Senior Management Team of the project and reports to the Chief of Party. Responsibilities shall include the overall coordination program implementation activities in order to strengthen systems to deliver equitable, quality, integrated local level public health services.

This position may be based in Dhaka or other location to be determined.

• Support COP to provide overall leadership and strategic vision for the project
• Responsible for assuring that all technical assistance and services provided under the cooperative agreement are technically sound, in line with USAID rules and regulations, and appropriate for addressing the objectives of the Activity.
• In the absence of the COP, serves as Acting COP and the project’s key representative with the USAID and other collaborating agencies on all pragmatic, administrative and financial matters related to the project.
• Assist in directing the program’s localization strategy to ensure locally led activities, tailored capacity strengthening, and engagement of local organizations.
• Supervise and assess the performance of senior staff and ensure supervisory and accountability systems are in place for all long-term and short-term advisors, subpartners, consultants and staff.
• Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and assessing interventions at facility and community level.
• Coordinates with the MEL Director to ensure systems and processes for comprehensive and adaptive monitoring, learning and evaluation of the program.

• Master’s level education/training or its equivalent in Public Health, International Development, or a related field. MD or PhD preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience managing international programs in developing countries with a focus on integrated local-level public health services.
• At least 5 years of experience in progressive leadership positions on projects of similar scope and complexity ($50-100M+), including experience creating and managing project work plans.
• Extensive experience in managing health system strengthening programs to address persistent issues related to health access, equity, and quality of care.
• Fluency in English and Bangla with strong oral and written communication.
• Comfort and familiarity with representing the Activity and JSI at external events, technical working groups, and international forums.

Position is contingent upon USAID award to JSI. Bangladeshi citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.