Technical Officer III job at FHI 360: career opportunity in Uganda

Job title: Technical Officer III, HSS
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 Officer III, HSS in Kampala, Uganda.

Brief summary of the job
The Kampala-based Technical Officer, HSS will provide technical guidance on HSS  activities under a 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 Responsibilities
    Provide guidance, technical assistance and capacity building on health systems strengthening (HSS) activities
    Lead the design of the capacity building component of local partners in health systems strengthening (HSS), including the development of training materials
    Organize capacity-building/training events that respond to the local needs and priorities
    Track progress of HSS activities through the monitoring of health systems indicators at sub-national level
    Provide technical assistance to the Uganda MOH and local partners to design, plan, manage and evaluate their HSS strategy
    Monitor field activities and ensure timely completion of objectives
    Oversee documentation of results, research and evaluation evidence, and lessons learned on HSS interventions
    Contribute to collaborative reviews of progress to learn and adapt the HSS strategy based on results and scientific evidence

Qualifications and Skills MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field with 5 - 7 years of relevant experience with international development programs
    Experience with HSS with applications to international health priorities such as: HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, maternal and child health, and reproductive health required.
    Demonstrated ability to interact with donors, implementing partners, and host country governments on HSS issues.
    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.
    Experience working in Uganda preferred.

*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