Options Uganda Country Lead Jobs in Uganda

Options Uganda Country Lead Jobs in Uganda

We are a global team of experts and innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. We work with leaders and change makers around the globe to bring health strategies to life.

We provide ideas, advice and technical know-how that enable our partners to build a path to lasting change.

With 30 years’ experience in global health, we collaborate with our partners to explore existing evidence, combine expertise, scale up ideas and co-create solutions that accelerate change.

This includes collaborating on policy design, managing initiatives, building powerful coalitions and galvanising social movements. Our impact is felt across whole communities, with a focus on women, girls and those who have been marginalised.

As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance.

We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden.

The WISH programme builds on previous successful initiatives supported by DFID and others to expand sexual and reproductive health care services and support countries which have made FP2020 commitments to achieve them.

The programme is expected to ensure that women are able to safely plan their pregnancies and improve their sexual and reproductive health, particularly the young and marginalised.

The 5-year UK aid funded ‘Reducing high fertility rates and Improving Sexual reproductive health outcomes in Uganda’ programme (RISE) began in November 2018 with the goal of increasing the uptake of modern contraceptive use in seven major regions of Uganda. The RISE consortium is led by MSI Uganda.

The Country Lead is Options country lead on the WISH2ACTION (W2A) and RISE programmes in Uganda.

They will be 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: (see main duties in each of the following areas for more detail, specified after the Person Specification)

Policy and Planning Advisor

Advocacy Advisor

Health Financing Advisor

Requirements

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

Solid understanding of the Ugandan health sector, including the relationship between national and sub-national levels.

At least five years work experience and knowledge of priority SRH/FP issues facing women and girls in Uganda;

Considerable experience in leading the delivery of donor-funded programmes, particularly those funded by FCDO and USAID

Strong experience in facilitating evidence based planning process or policy reforms to track progress on health indicators and commitments

Excellent influencing skills, with an ability to identify and act on opportunities to build buy-in and support among decision-makers;

Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with government officials, development partners, civil society and other health sector stakeholders;

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Other information

As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Uganda.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Options Uganda Country Lead Jobs in Uganda

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