The Ugandan Jobline

• Provides senior leadership, management oversight, and coordination to KHI Uganda programs
• Maintain a trusted relationship and dialogue with the government based on a track record of delivering results that exceed expectations in speed and quality
• Plan specific programmatic initiatives in the country to support the national program, support the team in program implementation and track progress against milestones
• Provide high-quality technical assistance to the government as needed/requested, often under a short timeframe
• Manage processes and tools for planning, budgeting and financial reporting
• Manage process for internal and external donor reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis Build and leverage strong effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders
• Maintain appropriate bi-directional communication and information flow with HQ to ensure KHI’s capabilities are being fully leveraged on-the-ground
• Provides subject matter expertise/technical assistance to all current programs, technical staff and administrators as per program requirements
• Provides analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems
• Uses various quantitative and qualitative techniques to perform contract or cooperative agreement tasks
• Leads and/or reviews and monitors programmatic functions, i.e. development of work plans and budgets
• Ensures quality of services and compliance per project/program requirements
• Provides functional guidance to outside vendors to ensure deliverables are met within timelines and budgets as needed
• Participates in and/or prepares necessary program-related reports, including presentations and white papers
• Organizes and supports as needed project/program trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings
• Participates, and represents the organization as needed, in outside associations, conferences, and symposia
• Leads and assists in research, data collection, policy formulation, training and capacity building efforts in support of contract/agreement activities and deliverables
• Provides guidance to lower level staff members

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline (MBA or an MPH Preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in public health program management, health governance, health economics, policy formulation, or other field related to global health programs and leadership that should include at least 5 years of management experience
• Experienced in working in environments that are less structured with few systems and processes and with minimal levels of supervision
• Experience conceiving, planning and executing programs or projects with documented results
• Experience working with bilateral and multilateral donor agencies is required
• Proven track record of achievement and a desire to use skills to improve healthcare in developing countries
• Substantive professional, social and cultural experience in a developing country is ideal
• Fluent written and spoken English is required, Luganda is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, presentation, and organizational skills are required
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial and evaluative skills
• Knowledge of project management methodology
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required time frame
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and/or respond independently to situations
• Ability to build trust-based relationships with peers in the Ministry of Health and influence work outcomes with partners, government & other stakeholders
• Ability to navigate complex government processes, and at negotiating and achieving consensus Proficient at working on highly complex problems without extensive structural or operational support
• Mentor and lead teams for consistent performance willing to micro-manage as required
• Ability to execute projects in collaboration with the Government – on time and within budget
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with limited resources (financial as well as human)
• Excellent business-oriented oral and written communication skills

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