Job Title: Deputy
Chief-of-Party/Technical Director
Chief-of-Party/Technical Director
Organisation: World Vision International
Reports to: Chief of Party (COP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts
of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and
does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where
possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our
prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts
of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and
does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where
possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our
prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
About USAID Project:
The anticipated USAID project aims at expanding HIV/AIDS workplace
programs for uniformed personnel and their families. The project will
contribute to reduction of HIV/AIDS incidence and prevalence by increasing
availability, access, and uptake of quality HIV/AIDS services and increasing
adoption of positive health seeking behaviours through intensified and
strengthened health communication among the uniformed personnel.
programs for uniformed personnel and their families. The project will
contribute to reduction of HIV/AIDS incidence and prevalence by increasing
availability, access, and uptake of quality HIV/AIDS services and increasing
adoption of positive health seeking behaviours through intensified and
strengthened health communication among the uniformed personnel.
Job Summary: The Deputy COP will provide technical and
program management and guidance in the areas of HIV prevention, care, treatment
and support, HIV/TB integration, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision, Family
Planning, and Nutrition in Uganda. The primary responsibilities include
providing leadership and technical guidance in the development and
implementation of clinical activities, coordination of technical teams, and
collaboration with District Health officials to strengthen technical capacity
for health service delivery. The DCOP/TD
will support the Chief of Party and coordinate with other World Vision
Technical Advisors in decisions related to technical leadership, utilizing and
contributing to cross-cutting approaches and quality improvement. This position
will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in
collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service
delivery strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence. The
DCOP/Technical Director will assist the COP in setting and pursuing a
results-oriented program strategy in consultation with USAID/Uganda, other
partners, and stakeholders. The position is contingent upon award from USAID.
program management and guidance in the areas of HIV prevention, care, treatment
and support, HIV/TB integration, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision, Family
Planning, and Nutrition in Uganda. The primary responsibilities include
providing leadership and technical guidance in the development and
implementation of clinical activities, coordination of technical teams, and
collaboration with District Health officials to strengthen technical capacity
for health service delivery. The DCOP/TD
will support the Chief of Party and coordinate with other World Vision
Technical Advisors in decisions related to technical leadership, utilizing and
contributing to cross-cutting approaches and quality improvement. This position
will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in
collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service
delivery strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence. The
DCOP/Technical Director will assist the COP in setting and pursuing a
results-oriented program strategy in consultation with USAID/Uganda, other
partners, and stakeholders. The position is contingent upon award from USAID.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offering technical oversight, strategic
direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program
activities; - Provide technical oversight and lead the
HIV/TB interventions implemented by the program - Offer quality improvement oversight on all
biomedical interventions implemented by the program - Provide management, training and evaluate
performance of technical Specialists - Send and submit timely accurate and
professional programme reports that meet donor requirements to management - Work closely with ministry officials;
coordinate and collaborate with top-management officials of MoH and other
line ministries and other agencies related to the program - Oversee technical contributions of
sub-grantees, including providing scopes of work and evaluating their
performance - Discuss plans and strategies with different
stakeholders to ensure proper understanding of the projects concepts,
timeline and reporting - Actively coordinate and monitor the efficiency
and effectiveness of the work of short-term consultants as required - Work closely with other specialists to develop
documentation processes and capabilities to ensure documentation and
dissemination of project results/activities and best practices - Deputize the COP including representation of
the COP/Project at different fora and meetings as delegated - Conduct any other additional responsibilities
and assignments, including administrative and planning functions
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should
hold an MD, MBCHB with Master’s level education in the area of public
health, health systems management or health economics. PhD in related
disciplines would be an added advantage; - The ideal World Vision
USAID Project Deputy COP must have at least seven years’ experience or the
equivalent combination of education and experience; - Demonstrated
leadership in management skills and ability to lead large, complex health
projects and motivate multidisciplinary and cultural teams - Possess the ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with district-local
governments - Past exposure and
experience developing and communicating a project vision, aligning key
stakeholders around the vision, and assuring the vision is translated into
an efficiently implemented program; - Past exposure and
experience in agenda setting, coordination, obtaining support for project
design and carrying-out project implementation; - Skills in at least two
or more of the following technical areas: Strengthening HIV Service
Delivery Programs, Training, pre-service Education, Performance and
Quality Improvement, Monitoring and Evaluation for HIV programs. - Possess the ability to
liaise with Senior MOH Officials and Dignitaries, Executives of NGOs,
FBOs, CBOs, the for-Profit Business Community, and Senior members of the
Donor Community; - Demonstrated in-depth
understanding of Ugandan healthcare system, particularly the public health
system, experience living and working in Uganda preferred - Previous experience as
a COP or DCOP or Technical Director in a large USAID or CDC- funded
project preferred. - A proven, successful
record of achieving results, preferably in a difficult working
environment; - Proven ability to work
collaboratively across technical disciplines; - Communicate
effectively in English orally and in writing - Excellent computer and
organizational skills. - Must be a committed
Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Wednesday, 25th June, 2014
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