The Ugandan Jobline

• Offer technical support and management of
  RTI’s activities in support of the Ugandan government’s NTD control
  activities;
• The incumbent will serve as a key liaison
  between ENVISION in Uganda and the Uganda Ministry of Health, Uganda USAID
  Mission, Government of Uganda, program partners and other national and
  international donors and organizations involved in NTD control activities;
• Ensure that all activities are implemented in
  accordance with ENVISION work plan and budget;
• Through USAID HQ, liaise with USAID Mission
  (and regional staff if appropriate) to ensure communication on ENVISION
  activities and explore potential synergies with other USAID projects;
• The jobholder will also develop and manage
  mechanisms for coordination and collaboration with other partners;
• Prepare and disseminate reports and summary
  updates on progress of program activities to relevant ENVISION partners
  and stakeholders, including work plans and semi-annual reports;
• Work closely with ENVISION Communications
  Manager to support fulfillment of communications strategy goals (e.g.,
  disseminate information about country-level activities and identify
  stories for publication and sharing through multiple types of media),
  following USAID branding and marking guidelines;
• Provide mentoring, training and supervision
  of other project staff;

• The applicant should preferably hold an advanced
  degree (Masters or above) in public health or relevant discipline
• A minimum of nine years of relevant
  experience in running arc or managing large-scale field programs.
• Previous exposure and experience in logistics
  operations of time-sensitive projects is an added advantage
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and decision
  making skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  and ability to lead work in a team-oriented setting
• Demonstrated ability to successfully
  coordinate with officials from the Ugandan central, regional and districts
  government – U.S. Government, donor organizations, NGOs, and other
  agencies
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient in
  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in disease surveillance,
  infectious diseases preferred
• Previous experience managing USAID or other
  donor-fundea projects preferred
• Fluent English oral and written communication
  skills
• Willingness to travel within Uganda
  frequently

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