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• The applicant should hold a masters of
  public health or  master of science or a master of arts in, nursing,
  social work, child development, international development, community
  development, health policy and planning, behavioral or social science is
  required.
• Seven years of progressively responsible
  professional experience in program management, policy development and
  review, advocacy, health program design and evaluation.
• Three years’ experience of which working
  with HIV/AIDS programs at a mid-to- senior level position is required.
• Language required:  Level IV English
  ability (fluent written, spoken and reading) is required.
  A good understanding of health care service delivery, extension of health
  care services to underserved populations/areas and management of health
  care services is required. 
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. government
  operations, rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and programs is
  required. 
• An in-depth knowledge of the range of
  programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development
  and administration of national/international public health program is
  required. Detailed knowledge of the host government health care system and
  structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and
  regulations is required. 
• In-depth specialist knowledge of USG
  HIV/AIDS public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and
  techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results of
  programs is required.
• Good working knowledge of team management
  techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams
  and activities is required.
• Working knowledge of overall
  administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of
  contracts/cooperative agreements/grants/ purchase requisitions is required.
• Intimate knowledge of Government of Uganda
  policies and procedures is required.

• Strong oral and written communications
  skills are required to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working
  relationships with national and international working partners. 
• Leadership skills are required to lead
  results-driven project teams and workgroups. 
• Ability to analyze, understand and discuss
  new program design, management and implementation approaches is required.
  This includes the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and
  valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and
  reports. 
• Strong skills in interpretation of program
  monitoring and evaluation are required. The incumbent will be expected to exercise
  considerable ingenuity and tact in applying guidelines to unique and
  different settings, as the work is highly complex and can be threatening
  to stakeholders. 
• Considerable innovation will be required
  to influence other collaborative organizations engaged in programs that
  increase the number of health care workers and improve the quality and
  effectiveness of care to adopt appropriate strategies for their program
  activities.
• Intermediate user level of word
  processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.  Keyboarding
  skills that include good speed and accuracy are required. 
• Numerical skills that include the
  manipulation of detailed calculations are required.

• Universal Application for Employment as a
  Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download
  it Here.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Candidates who claim US Veterans
  preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
  application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference
  must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional
  preference in hiring with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g. essays,
  transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
  requirements of the position as listed above. 

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