The Ugandan Jobline

• United
  States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Centers
  for Disease Control
• Peace
  Corps

• Actively
  participates in program management teams for DO3 MCH and integrated
  service delivery/technical assistance projects.
• Participates
  in Mission review of technical proposals in the area of MCH and integrated
  health service delivery.
• Serve
  as agreement officer’s representative/alternate, for large complex awards.
• Regularly
  review partner work plans, budgets, implementation activities, and
  reporting requirements.
• Prepare
  required authorization documents for signature of the responsible Mission
  official, and track disbursements to program partners.
• Evaluates
  the performance of IP organizations involved in MCH activities, especially
  SMGL IPs, including organizing and conducts regular site visits. Based on
  information collected during site visits, communicates findings and
  recommendations for strengthening SMGL activities to the interagency SMGL
  Team.
• Prepares
  SMGL and other MCH program documentation and reports and maintains records
  ensuring systematic monitoring of performance. Assists in the drafting of
  strategic plans, portfolio reviews and other Mission documentation as
  needed.
• Actively
  coordinates interagency meetings and implementing partner meetings. Writes
  and shares meeting minutes. Also serves as a core member of the interagency
  SMGL Team in the planning, management, supervision, implementation,
  monitoring, and evaluation of results.
• Participates
  in and represents the USG at partner technical working groups and
  disseminate working group findings to the interagency SMGL team.
• Supports
  in the planning of high level USG and SMGL partner site visits to Uganda.
  Organizes field trips, conferences, and seminars and ensures maximum
  participation by target audiences. Writes briefing and shares necessary
  reports.
• Manages
  interactions with partners including helping to develop sustainable
  strategies to facilitate medium to long-term impact of partner activities,
  providing direction and capacity strengthening, etc.
• Works
  closely with and supports other USG agencies involved with SMGL in Uganda
  to prepare appropriate reports.
• Prepare
  and amend USAID documentation, including, Action Memoranda, scopes of
  work, and budgets for assigned activities in a timely and efficient manner
  and consistent with USAID regulations and policies.

• Provide
  sound technical guidance that will strengthen the Mission’s efforts in MCH
  service delivery in public and private sector.
• Incorporates
  new MCH technologies into the program, and oversees and coordinates
  USAID-supported activities for SMGL implemented at multiple delivery sites
  and among multiple partners.
• Stays
  abreast of information, trends, and breakthroughs concerning MCH and SMGL
  and provides guidance and advice about MCH to HH colleagues and
  implementing partners.
• Works
  closely with all other relevant HH teams and offices within USAID/Uganda
  and USAID/Washington to ensure full integration and coordination of SMGL
  activities, approaches, and strategies into other related program areas.
• Conduct
  and analyze program evaluations to redefine concepts and criteria for new
  and expanding programs.
• Actively
  participate in strategic and policy level discussions involving MCH
  activities.

• Represents
  USAID/Uganda at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings,
  including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies.
• Briefs
  agency officials on the results of such meetings and prepares written
  reports for submission to other interested parties.

• The
  ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in International
  Health, Public Health, Medicine or other relevant degree is required. Masters’
  degree with some reproductive health or safe motherhood; project
  management courses are advantageous.
• A
  minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience
  in public management or program management is required, experience in maternal
  and child health is preferred.
• 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 or working in teams is
  required.
• Preference
  given to candidates with experience coordinating with an international
  agency, host government or implementing partners.
• Familiarization
  training in USAID-specific procedures, regulations, and methods, and
  orientation to working from a donor agency perspective will be provided.
  On-the-job training will be provided regarding USAID, The Saving Mothers,
  Giving Life (SMGL) Partnership, and The President’s Emergency Plan for
  AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and Global
  Health Initiative (GHI) policies, procedures, and regulations, including
  the Automated Directives Systems (ADS), Mission Orders, and all planning
  and reporting databases. Formal Assistance Officer’s Representative
  (AOR/COR) certification courses and other appropriate training will be
  provided as courses become available, subject to availability of funds.
• Proven
  ability to work effectively as a member of a high performing interagency
  team is necessary.
• Ability
  to develop and maintain effective working-level and management-level
  contacts within service delivery activities of the government and NGOs;
• Keen
  interest in public health issues related to maternal, newborn and child
  health, family planning, HIV/AIDS, and malaria in Uganda;
• General
  working knowledge of the Ugandan public sector health system donors and
  related private sector policies programs, as well as current health
  approaches and strategies in Uganda is preferred.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, analytical, and communications skills required.
• 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.
• Possess
  the ability to present information, analyses, and recommendations in clear
  written and oral formats.
• Ability
  to travel to regions and districts within Uganda for field work.
• Exceptional
  diplomacy, tact, cultural sensitivity and team participation are also
  required, in order to establish and maintain effective working
  relationships within USAID and with implementing partners and the
  interagency team.

• 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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