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USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified Ugandan to fill the
position of Project Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH).
Post Title: Project
Management Specialist,
Organisation: USAID/Uganda
Duties: Provides
technical and professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee
mission supported maternal and child health activities.
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
Masters degree in International
Health, Public Health, Medicine or other relevant degree. Some reproductive
health or safe motherhood courses are advantageous.
At least five years of progressively responsible
professional experience in public management or program management; experience
in maternal and child health is preferred. Work experience should include at
least two years of planning, developing, and implementing and managing public
health programs in resource poor settings. Demonstrated experience in
coordination of large-scale projects a must.
Applicants must have strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication
skills. Must be able to order priorities and manage several activities
simultaneously.
S/he must be able to
work effectively in a team environment and coordinate well with others.
Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Database
Software, E-mail, and the internet; strong management skills, including financial
management, administrative, and monitoring skills to track the performance of
implementing partners and activities. Ability to present information, analyses,
and recommendations in clear written and oral formats is essential. Ability to
travel to regions and districts within Uganda is required. Exceptional
diplomacy, tact, cultural sensitivity and team participation are also required,
in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships within USAID,
with implementing partners, the intelligence team and the government of Uganda.
Full position description can be found at: http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
Salary Range:
Uganda Shillings 58,213,135 to 83,870,107 p.a inclusive of allowances.
How To apply:
Applicants must submit a DS-174 form http://photos.state.gov/ libraries/uganda/231771/PDFs/ds-0174.pdf,
a cover letter and resume with references expressing interest and attach copies
of testimonials, certificates, etc. and send to the American Embassy, HR
office, by e-mail: KampalaHR@state.gov to reach by Close of Business September
24, 2013.
ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED (Please use
standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and
please include all documents in one attachment.
