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• Supervise
  approximately three (3) technical and administrative staff; which includes
  development of work objectives, professional development and training
  plans, complete ad hoc and annual performance reviews.
• Coach
  and mentor all HSS team members, as needed, in effective project and
  financial management; work in collaboration with PPD, FMA and A&A to
  develop an orientation and training program for staff who have not yet
  received C/AOR training or need a refresher; ensure effective coordination
  and planning with supervisors of other HSS team members
• Develop
  and oversee project planning and monitoring schedule including work plans,
  quarterly and annual reports, meetings with C/AORs and other staff,
  integrated field visits.
• Undertake
  quarterly integrated support supervision with technical and other Mission
  staff i.e. FMO, A&A.

• Monitor
  the HSS budget; work in collaboration with the DO3 Financial Analyst to
  ensure that budgets are up to date; reprogramming is completed; budgetary
  changes are approved by HSS, DO Team Leaders and DO3 Office Director;
  ensure working group members are informed of minimum and maximum budget
  expectations for COP, MOPand OP planning; coordination with other teams
  for projects with multiple funding sources
• Provide
  technical support to HSS team members in reviewing, understanding and
  responding to quarterly accruals and pipeline analysis; ensuring that the
  HSS team is prepared and “on the same page” for Mission reviews.

• Facilitate
  team participation in the portfolio review process and products.
• Works
  with PPD to ensure that HSS staff are informed of new developments and are
  contributing to or participating as needed.

• Work
  collaboratively with other health/HIV management teams.
• Provide
  leadership in USAID planning and review of HSS portfolio; refocusing, as
  needed, current and future priorities.
• The
  incumbent provides strategic direction and technical input to key USAID
  governmental and non-governmental partners on their strategies, work plans
  and monitoring and evaluation as it relates to HSS
• Support
  and facilitate technical staff to identify and employ technical resources
  in their day to day management.
• Facilitate
  and strengthen USAID’s collaborative contribution to the USG HSS portfolio
  and national response.
• Coordinate
  with USAID HSS Advisors for Donor and Community relations to ensure that
  activities are effectively integrated with other national initiatives such
  as the Global Fund
• Identify
  opportunities and strengthen existing opportunities for integration within
  the Health portfolio and across, other DOs including democracy and
  governance, conflict and economic strengthening.
• Provide
  leadership and act as HSS Team Leader in absence of the Team Leader
• Organize
  and help facilitate team building sessions and retreats.
• Actively
  participate in and contribute to Mission and team meetings as directed.
• Actively
  facilitate implementation of evaluations of program activities in
  coordination with M&E Advisor and Health management team.

• Providing
  substantial input, based on technical and managerial experience, into the
  planning, design and oversight of USAID HSS activities at national,
  district and sub-district levels; planning and reporting process include
  but are not limited to PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, Mission
  Operational Plan and Malaria Operational Plan.
• Providing
  strategic direction and technical oversight to key USAID governmental and
  non-governmental partners to ensure that they develop strategies, work
  plans and targets that are aligned with USAID goals and objectives.  He/she is responsible for undertaking
  sound project management and will serve as a role model for other HSS
  staff.
• Ensuring
  technical and programmatic synergy within USAID/Uganda supported HSS
  activities and between those of government and other development partners
  by facilitating exchange of technical information and identifying and
  fostering opportunities for partnership on technical and programmatic
  activities.
• Participating
  as a senior USAID/Uganda representative in national level technical,
  programmatic and policy meetings and consultations related to HSS with
  other donors, government officials and implementing partners. 
• Drafting
  talking points, assisting with high level visits (e.g. Congressional,
  political appointees, senior representatives from USG),
  developing/updating briefing materials as it relates to the HSS
  team.

• The ideal candidate for the US Embassy Program Management
  Specialist- (Deputy HIV/AIDS Team Leader) career opportunity should hold a
  Masters’ Degree in field relevant to development assistance such as social
  sciences, social work, public health, organizational development, public
  or business administration, international development, law or medicine or
  related degree strongly required.
• At
  least five years’ experience in development assistance, or related work
  for USAID, other donor agencies, host government organizations or private
  sector institutions.
• A
  minimum of three years’ experience of progressively responsible,
  professional experience in the field of development.
• Broad
  knowledge of supporting a comprehensive approach to Health is required
  including strategic planning, monitoring and reporting in the areas of
  systems strengthening and service delivery.
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, techniques and
  practices of the multisectoral response to HSS.
• Thorough
  knowledge of Uganda’s economical, political, social and cultural
  characteristics and the history of development assistance, in particular
  the response to HSS in Uganda, including current trends and directions
  (including health sector strategic planning, health financing, public
  accounting systems, SWAps, and decentralization).
• Thorough
  knowledge of Uganda’s development prospects, priorities and HSS
  resources. 
• Management
  and supervisory experience, including human resource management.
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of USAID’s business processes for acquisition
  and assistance including planning, formation and administration;
• Working
  knowledge of USAID and GOU/MOH monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Solid
  knowledge of USAID’s businesses processes preferred.
• Ability
  to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the USG
  Mission including USAID (Mission and Headquarters), State Department, the
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Department of Defense,
  the National Institutes of Health, and Peace Corps.
• Ability
  to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
  implementing partners, private sector partners, other donor partners, and
  both central and district level Government of Uganda counterparts.
• Strong
  Analytical ability to: a) analyze ongoing public health interventions to
  assess their efficacy and efficiency; and b) obtain, analyze, and evaluate
  data and prepare precise and accurate reports for other decision-makers.
• Multitask
  and exercise sound judgment and decision-making in a very fast paced,
  dynamic environment.
• Independently
  and effectively plan, organize, manage and evaluate important, responsible
  and complex projects for individual and team work.
• Consistently
  demonstrate excellent technical and project management skills to review
  and provide substantive feedback on documents including concept papers,
  proposals, program descriptions/scopes of work, annual submissions for
  various operational plan planning processes, oral and written feedback to
  implementing partners, and other technical and programmatic documents.
• Identify
  significant economic, political and social trends in the host country and
  assess their important and impact on USAID development assistance
  objectives and programs.
• Draft
  factual and interpretive reports covering complex subject-matter.
• Ability
  to work in and appreciate a culturally diverse office, and able to
  translate local customs and culture to American counterparts and senior
  staff as necessary.
• Work
  collaboratively, professionally, and positively with all other USAID staff
  to achieve team objectives.
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and tact, to work effectively
  with people at all levels, from senior officials to support staff, accepting
  divergent points of view, able to set forth new ideas, and able to help
  find consensus to achieve team goals.
• Ability
  to lead a team when necessary, allowing for two-way communication,
  bringing divergent views together to consensus, and exercising fair
  judgment and decision-making.
• Ability
  to positively appraise staff, write annual performance evaluations, and
  set mutually agreed-upon and achievable work objectives for staff that
  s/he supervises.
• Demonstrated
  ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing – and able
  to help others do the same.
• Excellent
  computer skills including Microsoft Office, web-based databases, and
  electronic filing, including the ability to help others, and the ability
  to learn new programs quickly is required to adequately perform in
  this position.
• Language Proficiency: Minimum
  of level 4 – fluent in English (written and oral) language. Knowledge of
  one or more Ugandan local languages preferred.

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