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• The
  applicant should hold a bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery and
  completion of a master’s degree in public health or a master of science or
  a master of arts in nursing, social work, child development, international
  development, community development, health policy and planning, behavioral
  or social science is required.
• A
  minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional
  experience in program management as a district health officer or similar
  position within the health system of Uganda is required.
• Language
  required:  Level IV English ability (fluent written, spoken and
  reading) is required.
• A
  good understanding of the health services delivery, leadership and
  management, use of data for decision-making, extension of health care
  services to underserved populations/areas and management of health care
  services is required.
• Robust
  understanding of the legal, policy, and political environments as they
  relate to district health services delivery is required. 
• An
  in-depth knowledge of the range of programs, policies, regulations and precedents
  applicable to development and administration of national/international
  public health programs is required.
• Detailed
  knowledge of the host government health care system and structures
  including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and
  regulations is required. 
• In-depth
  specialist knowledge of HIV/AIDS public health programs, strategies,
  methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and
  evaluate results of programs is required.
• Good
  working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and
  direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities is required.
  Working knowledge of overall administrative requirements, budgeting and
  fiscal management in support of contracts/cooperative agreements/grants/
  purchase requisitions is required.
• Intimate
  knowledge of Government of Uganda policies and procedures is required.

• Strong
  oral and written communications skills are required to develop and
  maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and
  international working partners.
• Leadership
  skills are required to lead results-driven project teams and
  workgroups. 
• Ability
  to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and
  implementation approaches is required. This includes the development of
  evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for
  data collection, analysis and reports. 
• Strong
  skills in interpretation of program monitoring and evaluation are
  required.
• The
  applicant will be expected to exercise considerable ingenuity and tact in
  applying guidelines to unique and different settings, as the work is
  highly complex and can be threatening to stakeholders. 
• Considerable
  innovation will be required to influence other collaborative
  organizations.
• Advanced
  user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is
  required. 
• Keyboarding
  skills that include good speed and accuracy are required. 
• Numerical
  skills that include the manipulation of detailed calculations are required.

• Universal
  Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member
  (DS-174) Download
  it Here.
• A
  current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Candidates
  who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
  with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans
  preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
  conditional preference in hiring with their application.
• Any
  other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that
  addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed
  above. 

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