Options Consultancy Services National Ownership and Sustainability Lead Jobs in Uganda

Options Consultancy Services National Ownership and Sustainability Lead Jobs in Uganda

We’re seeking an experienced individual, who will be successfully leading the implementation of strategies to increase government investments in SRH in Uganda and contribute to the overall national ownership goals.

S/he will work in close collaboration with national and local government counterparts, consortium partners, and enable us to achieve above and beyond key performance indicators.

Summary purpose and objective of role

The National Ownership and Sustainability Lead is Options country lead on the WISH2ACTION (W2A) programme in Uganda.

S/he is responsible for delivering Options’ approach to achieving national ownership and sustainability pathways of change, working closely with their team and other consortium partners in Uganda to ensure strategic linkages with other outputs.

The post holder will directly act as the advisor in one of the three areas listed below.

The remaining 2 areas will be supported by 2 technical staff who will be managed by the post holder:Policy and Planning Adviser, Evidence and Accountability Adviser, Health Financing Adviser, Person specification

To succeed in this role, you will have:

At least a Master’s Degree in public health, health economics, health management or a related field.

At least ten years’ work experience in a highly competitive and busy work environment, with significant experience in the provision of technical assistance for health.

Work experience and knowledge of priority SRH/FP issues facing women and girls in Uganda.

Considerable experience in leading the delivery of donor-funded programs, particularly those funded by DFID.

See the Job Description for more details: https://options.co.uk/jobs/national-ownership-and-sustainability-lead

About the program and Options

Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International.

We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children.

We provide information, expertise and influence to governments, health workers, NGOs and businesses to catalyse change so that health services can be accessed by the people who need them most.

WISH2ACTION is led by the International Planned Parenthood Foundation (IPPF) with the following consortium partners: Options (national ownership lead); Marie Stopes International (service delivery partner); International Rescue Committee (service delivery partner); Development Media International (social norm and behaviour change lead) and Handicap International (inclusion of disabilities).

Our approach to National Ownership comprises of four strategies: increase government commitment to SRH/FP outcomes through domestic financing;

use evidence-based advocacy and effective partnerships to strengthen policy and legislation;

use evidence to hold the government to account for SRH

outcomes and; promote quality control and standards of service provision and care.

Other information

Options is an equal opportunities employer

Overseas candidates require to have the right to work in Uganda.

How to Apply:

Application process

To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Michael Cavanagh at wish@options.co.uk.

Candidates should state the role (Uganda-NO&S Lead–WISH2ACTION) in the subject header.

Closing date 30th December 2019: Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is for guidance only.

Applications will be screened upon receipt and this vacancy may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Interviews may be organised directly with shortlisted applicants on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the closing date.

Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including identification check, employment references, right to work verification, credit check and criminal record check (where appropriate).

For more information and job application details, see; Options Consultancy Services National Ownership and Sustainability Lead Jobs in Uganda

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