Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Director for the anticipated five-year $50-99M USAID Mental Health Activity (MHA) in Ukraine. The purpose of this activity is to accelerate the development of a modern, evidence based, integrated mental health system in Ukraine that will foster enhanced accountability, efficiency, and transparency to effectively address the evolving mental health challenges faced by Ukrainians amidst and after the conflict. The Technical Director is responsible for supporting the COP and ensuring compliant implementation of project activities.

CAMRIS International, LLC is a medical research and development firm that realizes innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. Our core practice areas include HIV/AIDS, microbiology and infectious disease research, vaccine research, development and production, global health security, biodefense, and clinical research.

Responsibilities

Directly assist the COP in providing technical leadership for project implementation and course correction based on the creation and use of a learning agenda. Leads the multi-disciplinary technical team, including managers and specialists, who focuses on all aspects of MHPSS cascade of care. Accountable for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of technical assistance is maintained at the highest standards, and project technical objectives and deliverables are met in a timely manner. Analyze complex data, identify trends, and make evidence-informed decisions while ensuring dissemination of technical learning across the program and amongst relevant external stakeholders. Directly supervises Team Leaders each responsible for the implementation of MHA's strategics objectives. Responsible for promoting partnership and multi-sectoral collaboration. Responsible for timely submission of high-quality work plans, reports, and other products. Provide high quality technical support to the central government with formulation and implementation of guidelines and policies. Engage technical experts at the home office and STTA consultants strategically to support timely achievement of the project objectives. Serve as Acting COP in his/her absence. Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Health, Social Services, Psychology, Psychiatry, Physiology Medicine or related field. Minimum eight years of senior-level professional experience in managing and implementing health programs in Ukraine or elsewhere. Minimum 8 years of demonstrated excellence in a management position in an international health and development context, with specific experience in conflict settings, including direct supervision of professional and support staff, quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract/grant management. Demonstrated understanding of the Ukraine health system landscape and context. Demonstrated hands-on experience in building government, non-government, and community capacity to address health issues. Demonstrated leadership capacity to build and lead highly skilled senior experts and supervising staff on a project of similar scale. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level officials particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with national and subnational government officials and institutions, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CSOs, and donor organizations. Experience working with USAID or other large international donors preferred. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English and Ukrainian. CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.

Regular Full-Time