Project Management Specialist (MCH)

Number: 084/2013                                   Date: 9/11/2013

OPEN TO:         All Qualified Candidates

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES:     September 11-24, 2013

POSITION TITLE:         Project Management Specialist (MCH)   
                                                                                                     
POSITION LOCATION:        USAID, DO3 Office

HOURS OF WORK:       40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE:       FSN-10  (Ugshs. 58,213,135 to 83,870,107
                                                                  p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position of Project Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH).
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Provides technical and professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee mission supported maternal and child health activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1.  Education:  Masters degree in International Health, Public Health, Medicine or other relevant degree. Some reproductive health or safe motherhood courses are advantageous.

2.  Work Experience:  At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in public management or program management; 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. Demonstrated experience in coordination of large-scale projects a must.

3.   Language Requirement:  Must be fluent in the English language.  
4.   Knowledge:  General knowledge of the Ugandan public sector health system, donors and related private sector programs, as well as current health approaches in Uganda is required.  Familiarity with maternal/child health and family planning environment in Uganda preferred.

5.  Skills and Abilities:  Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. 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.  Ability to present information, analyses, and recommendations in clear written and oral formats.  Ability to travel to regions and districts within Uganda.  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

Applications should include the following documentation
(i)  A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed
 Staff – http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
 (ii)  Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v)  Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
By e-mail at KampalaHR@state.gov
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please include all documents in one attachment.
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  September 24, 2013