The Ugandan Jobline

• Provide
  leadership and coordination of all aspects of Pneumonia Diagnostics
  Project implementation in Uganda including programme set-up and the
  development of country specific work plans to outline key activities.
• Coordinate
  and lead all in country activities of the Pneumonia Diagnostics Project,
  ensuring that the activities are carried out in line with the agreed work
  plan and budget.
• Supervise
  the field activities and provide direct supervision and support to the
  work performed by temporary field staff and consultants.
• Closely
  monitor programme deliverables, budget and timelines, notify the Country
  Director and Programme Coordinator when issues arise, and take corrective
  actions, as needed.
• Ensure
  all national programme activity and spend complies with Malaria Consortium
  policies and procedures.
• Organize,
  lead and facilitate Programme related meetings, including the creation of
  agenda and materials.
• Perform
  the budget holder responsibility for the country programme budget ensuring
  tracking of budget expenses is completed monthly.

• Take
  lead in the development of technical project documentation such as proposals
  to the ethics committee
• Oversee
  the collection, analysis and reporting of data collected in the project
• Offer
  technical support, where necessary, to other Malaria Consortium projects
  in Uganda including; a) Technical support to other Malaria Consortium
  projects as required. b) Supporting the development of project proposals
  as required.

• Document
  activities and develop feedback reports and other external communications
  materials to communicate programme findings and activities to
  collaborators, the donor and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Disseminate
  results obtained from the studies to the relevant stakeholders where
  necessary.

• Initiate
  and maintain communications with local collaborators to ensure timely delivery
  of assigned activities.
• Ensure
  all communication internally follow the agreed multi country programme.

• Offer
  input to the Country Director and Multi Country Project Coordinator regarding
  team member performance.
• Provide
  implementation support to Pneumonia Diagnostics Project Staff and any
  other Malaria Consortium staff or projects, as necessary.

• Liaise
  with central MoH and District Health teams on relevant issues relating to
  Pneumonia Diagnostics and ensure that good relations between national
  collaborators and local stakeholders are kept.
• Represent
  the Programme at national and regional fora as assigned by the Country
  Director.  

• The
  applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, health sciences,
  development or related discipline
• At
  least four (4) years’ experience working in public health research
  programme implementation.
• Possess
  the ability to lead, motivate and coordinate a team of technical and
  non-technical staff within a project.
• Considerable
  experience in project management and organizational work, including
  financial management, human resources and donor reporting.
• Experience
  of working closely with government and non-government partners to
  successfully deliver on project objectives.
• Excellent
  communication, report writing and presentation skills are essential
• Good
  computer skills.
• Ability
  to communicate in English
• Possess
  an additional postgraduate qualification in public health or project management.
  
• Experience
  of working in research or implementation of community health and/or
  diagnostics projects.
• Experience
  of working and implementing projects in Uganda and at district level.

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