Technical Advisor I job at FHI 360: career opportunity in Uganda

Job title:Technical Advisor I
Organisation: FHI 360
About FHI 360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.  We seek qualified candidates for the position of Technical Advisor I in Kampala, Uganda.

Brief summary of the job
The Kampala-based Technical Advisor will provide overall technical leadership to proposed 5-year, $50 million integrated health and health systems strengthening project with implementation in 15 districts in Uganda, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Availability of position is contingent upon award to FHI 360. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Duties and Responsibilites
 Provide technical leadership, TA and capacity building in health systems strengthening and quality improvement (QI), to strengthen integrated service delivery.
    Produce tools and training materials to strengthen the capacity of staff and local partners to implement health systems strengthening and QI activities (as outlined above).
    Monitor field activities and ensure timely completion of objectives.
    Recruit, assemble and lead technical teams to carry out assessments and capacity building exercises for local partners.
    Produce and present papers at local, regional and international for a to share experiences and emerging best practices.
    Develop/produce contractual deliverables (quarterly, annual, field project evaluations, etc.) in conjunction with other key staff and external evaluators.

Qualifications and Skills
    PhD, MD or similar degree with 5 - 7 years of experience implementing and providing technical assistance to health systems strengthening and QI programs or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field with 7 - 9 years of experience implementing and providing technical assistance to health systems strengthening and QI programs.
    Experience in private sector engagement also preferred
    Overseas/international experience required, preferably in Uganda
    Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with MOH personnel, NGO partners, and U.S. and foreign government organizations
    Ability to work independently  and manage a high volume work flow
    Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office)
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
    Ability to travel within country or region and internationally if needed.

*Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.

 Application procedure
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
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Closing date: Not provided