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• The
  job holder will be responsible for providing technical oversight and
  leadership for the successful implementation of project support
  activities.
• Actively
  participates in work planning of activities and reporting on program
  activities.  
• Oversee
  team of technical advisors to increase the demand for and availability and
  quality of FP and MCH health services and products.
• Support
  the development and oversee implementation of annual program work and
  performance milestone plans.
• Ensure
  coordination and collaboration with other USAID/Uganda cooperating
  agencies, Government of Uganda, and community-level programs as
  appropriate. 
• Ensure
  the timely and quality completion of program technical deliverables and
  reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.
• Directly
  supervise technical staff members.
• Perform
  other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party

• All
  candidates should possess Masters Degrees in Public Health, Health
  Economics, Health Policy or a related field.
• At
  least 12 years’ experience in working in health, population, or nutrition
  in Africa (including Uganda); including 7 years of experience working with
  programs focused on health care improvement, health reform and/or
  decentralization.
• Expertise
  in any of the following technical areas: RH/FP; MCH; Health Finance;
  Planning and Management; Systems Strengthening.
• Excellent
  knowledge of district/community-level issues impacting health service
  delivery and demonstrated success strengthening local strengthening local
  government institutions.
• Demonstrated
  professional excellence in health program management including experience
  in the following: client relationship management, developing program work
  plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, and
  managing technical assistance teams.
• Demonstrated
  capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a
  wide network of partners and stakeholders.
• Must
  have strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in
  English. Fluency in Swahili will be a significant asset.
• Strong
  proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Possess
  willingness and ability to travel frequently within Uganda.

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