Deputy Chief of Party, Kampala Uganda Jobs

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

About the Job
The Deputy 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.

Major Duties
    Coordinate with the Chief of Party in providing programmatic leadership and overseeing the strategic planning of activities in support of the program goals and objectives, including the determination of program priorities and appropriate technical initiatives
    Advise national counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant advisory and/or working groups with counterparts, partner institutions, the Ministry of Health and all other local stakeholders
    Represent IMA World Health and the program in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations
    Develop and modify as necessary the technical workplans and budget
    Coordinate activities with other agencies and closely collaborate with key staff on implementing activities
    Work closely with IMA HQ staff to ensure effective, timely and coordinated project implementation
    Ensure technical compliance with USAID rules and regulations

Skills and  Qualifications
The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes
    A minimum of a Master's degree in public health, health policy and administration
    A minimum of 10 years of experience in implementation of projects in health systems strengthening, HIV/AIDS programs, maternal and child health, malnutrition, malaria, tuberculosis, organizational development, or related projects
    Proven ability to liaise successfully with government ministries and to foster and maintain good working relationships with senior officials
    Experience working in Uganda's Health context
    Significant experience in an advisory role designing and/or instituting policy reforms at national, local, and community governmental levels.
    A minimum of 5 years of comprehensive experience in managing and implementing USAID contracts and projects
    Proven presentation and writing skills
    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/218073.html) for its current status.