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Project Manager – MCH


Purpose of the Job:

The “Staying Alive Project” (Fistula care and prevention, Post Abortal Care, Family Planning and EmOC) Manager is the project head and budget holder of the AMREF MCH project. He/She is responsible for day to day   project implementation of activities and to ensure the successful implementation of quality Sexual Reproductive Health project within the approved cost, schedule and quality. The incumbent is expected to have specific responsibility for reporting to and liaising with donors on respective projects. The position holder is expected to ensure approved project deliverables are achieved according to agreed contractual obligations. The Manager will oversee the implementation of the technical, financial and Administrative components of the project and will work closely with the project officers, accountants, M&E officers and the support staff to ensure efficient and effective strategic implementation of the program; and creation and sustenance of high levels of linkages with relevant government of Uganda, Health development agencies and other implementing partners.  

Basic Qualifications, Training and competencies

  • Masters degree in Public Health
  • A medical Background is an added advantage.
  • 5 years of progressive diverse experience in the direct implementation of SRH/ MCH projects, 3 of which should be at a senior Managerial level.  
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter quoting the ref number (UCO/MCH/005/2013) to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org.
 Emails should not exceed 2MB. The closing date for submitting applications is Thursday 28th March 2013. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.