Chief of Party, Job in Kampala Uganda

Job title: Chief of Party
Conditional Funding
Kampala, UGA
Competitive Non Profit Market Compensation Package
Regular Full -Time
International Conditional Funding
Competitive Non Profit Market Benefits Package

Overview
The Chief of Party will provide leadership, oversight and guidance to IMA World Health's effort with regards to the USAID/Uganda's Private Not for Profit Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment Services project in Uganda. USAID/Uganda's Health, HIV/AIDS and Education (HHE) Office seeks to initiate a five year program to contribute to a reduction in HIV infections, total fertility, maternal and child mortality, malnutrition, malaria and tuberculosis (TB).The core objective of the program is to enhance more effective use of health services within the target population. S/he will report to the IMA Country Director and will work closely with the Programs Department based in Washington D.C.
 
Key Duties
    Provide overall supervision of program activities, including management of personnel and subcontractors
    Monitor progress of program objectives and work with the country director and program officers in headquarters to ensure quality control
    Serve as IMA's representative to USAID, the Uganda government, other donors and multinationals, technical agencies and other participating organizations
    Manage quality and timely reporting to USAID through monthly, quarterly and annual reports
    Lead development of the annual work plan and M&E plan
    Ensure visibility of program results, achievements and lessons learned through presentations at conferences and workshops and/or publishing articles through professional journals
    Ensure technical capacity of staff and provide technical assistance and backstopping when required
    Ensure project expenses are reasonable and in accordance with USAID rules and regulations

Skills and Competencies
The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:
    Advanced degree in international health, public health, or related field
    Minimum of 10 years of successful implementation of projects in health systems strengthening, HIV/AIDS programs, maternal and child health, malnutrition, malaria, tuberculosis, organizational development, or related projects
    Experience leading donor-funded projects in Uganda or elsewhere in Africa
    Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and regulations
    Experience supervising personnel in a multicultural environment
    Demonstrated leadership in working with host country officials from the health, community, NGO,FBO and CBO sectors
    Fluency in English

Application Process
IMA World Health has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. While we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit the recruiting organization's website (https://imaworldhealth.applicantpro.com/jobs/218070.html) for its current status.