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USAID US Embassy Careers – Project Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
Organisation: USAID
United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Salary Grade: Ugandan
Shillings 70,716,460 to 102,625,095 p.a. inclusive of allowances.
Shillings 70,716,460 to 102,625,095 p.a. inclusive of allowances.
About US Embassy:
Welcome to the United States
Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United
States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads
the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission
is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices
of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United
States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads
the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission
is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices
of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating
under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United
States Agency for International Development (USAID) - Centers
for Disease Control - Peace
Corps
Job Summary: The USAID /
Uganda Project Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) will offer
technical and professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee
mission supported maternal and child health activities.
Uganda Project Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) will offer
technical and professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee
mission supported maternal and child health activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidates for the United States Embassy Career opportunity should hold
a Master’s degree in International Health, Public Health, or Medicine.
Some reproductive health or safe motherhood courses are advantageous. - A
minimum of five or more years of progressively responsible professional
experience in public management or program management; experience in
maternal and child health is required. Work experience should include at
least two years of planning, developing, and implementing and managing
public health programs in resource poor settings. - Excellent
track record in coordinating large-scale projects is a must. - Applicants
must have strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. - Ability
to order priorities and manage several activities simultaneously. - S/he
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. - Possess
the ability to present information, analyses, and recommendations in clear
written and oral formats is essential. - Ability
to travel to regions and districts within Uganda is required. - 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.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working
with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly
adhere to the following:
with the US mission in Kampala should 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
KampalaHR@state.gov.
KampalaHR@state.gov.
NB: Only electronic submissions
will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the
position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
position applied for in the subject area of 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.
such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all
documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 17th December, 2014
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.
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.
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