Job Title: Project
Management Specialist (MCH)
Management Specialist (MCH)
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy Number: 084/2013
Duty Station: USAID Uganda
Salary Grade: FSN-10
(Ug shs. 58,213,135 to 83,870,107 p.a. inclusive of allowances).
(Ug shs. 58,213,135 to 83,870,107 p.a. inclusive of allowances).
About USAID:
USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position
of Project Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH).
of Project Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH).
Job Summary: The Project
Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) offers technical and
professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee mission
supported maternal and child health activities.
Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) offers technical and
professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee mission
supported maternal and child health activities.
Job Summary: The Public Health Specialist (Laboratory
Information Management Systems Officer) works under the leadership of the
Laboratory Branch Chief as a senior laboratory program advisor to
projects/programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
(PEPFAR). The incumbent provides comprehensive technical, administrative and
managerial advice and assistance in support of building laboratory capacity
which includes surveillance, research and investigation activities of host
government ministries, International Organizations, Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGO) and host Ministry of Health partners involved in the
treatment of HIV/AIDS in the country. The job holder serves as a
senior advisor to the host country Ministry of Health, partners and NGOs in the
implementation of laboratory programs and activities.
Information Management Systems Officer) works under the leadership of the
Laboratory Branch Chief as a senior laboratory program advisor to
projects/programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
(PEPFAR). The incumbent provides comprehensive technical, administrative and
managerial advice and assistance in support of building laboratory capacity
which includes surveillance, research and investigation activities of host
government ministries, International Organizations, Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGO) and host Ministry of Health partners involved in the
treatment of HIV/AIDS in the country. The job holder serves as a
senior advisor to the host country Ministry of Health, partners and NGOs in the
implementation of laboratory programs and activities.
For a full job description, please visit the link below with all duties
and responsibilities on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
and responsibilities on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion
detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each
item.
detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each
item.
- The candidate should hold a Masters degree
in International Health, Public Health, Medicine or other relevant degree.
Some knowledge on reproductive health or safe motherhood courses are advantageous. - The candidate should posses at least five
years of progressively responsible professional experience in public
management or program management; experience in maternal and child health
is preferred. - Prior work experience should include at least
two years of planning, developing, and implementing and managing public
health programs in resource poor settings. - Proven experience in coordination of
large-scale projects a must. - General knowledge of the Ugandan public
sector health system, donors and related private sector programs, as well
as current health approaches in Uganda is required. - Good understanding and knowledge of maternal/child
health and family planning environment in Uganda preferred. - Strong interpersonal, analytical, and
communication skills. The job holder must be able to order priorities and
manage several activities simultaneously. - Must be able to work effectively in a team
environment and coordinate well with others. - Excellent computer skills including Word,
Excel, Database software, E-mail, and the internet; strong management
skills, including financial management, administrative, and monitoring
skills to track the performance of implementing partners and
activities. Ability to present information, analyses, and recommendations
in clear written and oral formats. Ability to travel to regions and
districts within Uganda. - Exceptional diplomacy, tact, cultural
sensitivity and team participation are also required, in order to
establish and maintain effective working relationships within USAID, with
implementing partners, the interagency team and the government of Uganda. - Fluency in both spoken and written English
a must
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should
send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
- 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.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at [email protected]
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of
the email submission.
the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe
Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 24th September 2013
The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and
equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital
status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to
achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through
continuing diversity enhancement programs.
equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital
status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to
achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through
continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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