Technical Director/deputy Chief Of Party

Location:

Accra

Ghana

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Local Hire

DURATION: 1 year with extension

LOCATION: Ghana (note that Project HOPE will not be covering relocation expenses)

POSITION TITLE: Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party (TD/DCoP)

DIVISION: Global Health

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party (CoP), IHP

Project HOPE is an international NGO with employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

BACKGROUND ON Ghana IHP

The purpose of the USAID-funded Ghana Integrated Health Partnership (IHP) activity to strategically contribute to the Government of Ghana’s strategies to reduce preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths, including stillbirths, and improve their overall health and well-being by 2030. Activities are expected to advance Ghana toward increased localization, strengthening the capacity of Ghana institutions and local organizations to introduce, deliver, scale-up, and sustain the use of evidence-based, quality MNCH, voluntary family planning, malaria, and global health security services. The project will increase access, utilization and quality of maternal and child health, family planning, malaria, and nutrition services to reduce preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths in northern Ghana.

Position Summary

The Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party (TD/DCoP) for the Integrated Health Partnership (IHP) project in Ghana will provide both technical leadership and managerial oversight. The IHP project aims to reduce preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths, including stillbirths, and improve health and well-being by 2030, while contributing to the Government of Ghana’s strategies. The project focuses on advancing localization, strengthening the capacity of local institutions and organizations to deliver, scale-up, and sustain evidence-based MNCH, voluntary family planning, malaria, and global health security services. The TD/DCoP will oversee the design, implementation, and management of RMNCH interventions, ensuring compliance with USAID standards, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and partner organizations. They will ensure the project meets strategic goals, increases access and quality of services, and strengthens health systems, with a focus on northern Ghana. The TD/DCoP will act as the Chief of Party (CoP) in their absence.

Principal Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & RMNCH Oversight

• Lead and provide technical direction for the design, implementation, and scale-up of RMNCH activities.
• Design and implement interventions to improve access, utilization, and quality of health services for mothers, newborns, children, and families.
• Provide technical leadership in the co-design, pilot-testing, and implementation of Social and Behavior Change (SBC) interventions using human-centered design approaches.
• Ensure evidence-based practices are applied in RMNCH services, collaborating with stakeholders at national and local levels.
• Supervise and provide capacity-building support, including training for service providers and training of trainers in RMNCH and related areas.
• Strengthen healthcare service delivery and improve the resilience of health systems at the facility and community levels.
• Support the adaptation and implementation of the Government of Ghana’s RMNCH strategies in alignment with USAID G2G grants.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities to ensure that targets and donor expectations are met.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned for knowledge sharing, including conference abstracts, presentations, and journal articles.
  
  

Management & Operational Oversight

• Assist in overseeing the overall operations of the program, including procurement, financial management, and operational planning.
• Ensure compliance with USAID financial and procurement standards, monitoring program activities to safeguard financial integrity.
• Contribute to and manage the project budget, ensuring that expenditures align with approved spending and procurement plans.
• Oversee subrecipient management, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and compliant project operations.
• Provide leadership to the senior management team to ensure strategic objectives and operational goals are met.
• Act as a liaison between field operations and headquarters to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure financial controls and systems are in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards and that all project-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded.
• Support the development and timely submission of donor and Project HOPE budgets, reports, workplans, and other deliverables.
  
  

Stakeholder Coordination & Representation

• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, local and international partners, donors, and private sector actors.
• Represent Project HOPE at national and state-level meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder engagements.
• Foster collaboration across various partners, including NGOs, UN agencies, and government institutions, to expand the project’s impact and visibility.
• Advocate for RMNCH priorities and resource mobilization, collaborating with local and national authorities and policy-makers.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities in line with Project HOPE’s strategic objectives.
  
  

Staff Leadership & Performance Management

• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of staff, ensuring clear performance expectations and regular feedback.
• Foster a strong, collaborative team environment that encourages accountability, innovation, and achievement of project goals.
• Provide coaching and training in areas related to technical expertise, leadership, and management practices.
• Build a strong and productive team environment, ensuring that team members collaborate and achieve goals effectively.
  
  

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) team to track progress against project objectives and provide timely, accurate reports to donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making is at the core of project activities, using dashboards and other management tools to monitor performance and inform future strategies.
• Review and contribute to the development of project reports, ensuring that they meet standards of accuracy, transparency, and confidentiality.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Assume the role of Acting CoP during the CoP’s absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and project execution.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the CoP, contributing to the overall success of the project.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned for knowledge sharing and scale-up, including conference abstracts, presentations, and journal articles.
  
  

Minimum Required Skills, Education And Experience

• Education:
  • Medical Degree and Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
  • Clinical training and experience are preferred.
    
    

• Experience:
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in senior leadership roles, including technical and managerial oversight of public health programs.
  • Proven experience in implementing RMNCH projects and a deep understanding of USAID regulations, procedures, and financial management.
  • Extensive experience working with Ghana Health Services and familiarity with the Ghanaian healthcare system.
  • Demonstrated success in team leadership, capacity building, and fostering effective partnerships with government agencies, international organizations, and the private sector.
  • Published public health expert with experience in academic or technical writing.
• Skills:
  • Strong skills in project management, financial oversight, and subrecipient management. Experience with USG-funded projects preferred.
  • Advanced skills in analytical tools (e.g., Epi Info, SPSS, GIS), Microsoft Office Suite, and other project management tools.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization at high-level meetings.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one local Ghanaian language is preferred.
    

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, including government officials, donors, and implementing partners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization at high-level meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies for improving health service delivery and ensuring sustainability of health interventions.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form.
  
  

Work Environment

• Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
• Project HOPE employees work in the global health field and may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship”.
  
  

All positions will be based in Ghana. Ghana nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience and qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.

However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.










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