US Embassy Project Management Specialist - Tuberculosis Jobs in Uganda

US Embassy Project Management Specialist - Tuberculosis Jobs in Uganda

Statement of Duties to be performed.

The PMS-TB has responsibility for ensuring:

coordination of USAID-funded TB programs through a variety of governmental and nongovernmental
partners at national, district, and community levels,

program activities work to strengthen improved TB service delivery,

the program is aligned with national priorities, strengthens existing systems and structures,

that USAID supported programs implement innovative, high impact, scientifically proven, evidence based interventions, new technologies and approaches that will advance the National TB program goals and objectives, while at the same time continuously learn and adapt strategic approaches in accordance with the Mission’s continuous learning and adaptability agenda,

that the Mission’s TB programs are implemented in an integrated manner with other Mission’s health,
HIV/AIDS, education, and nutrition programs,

the exploration of opportunities for collaboration with other Mission activities beyond OHH especially the Economic Growth Office, in order to address non-health related causes of critical vulnerability among TB patients.

Program Management (40%)

Provide oversight of activities related to TB program in USAID/Uganda’s cooperative
agreements/contracts.

Key program management activities include:

Participate in program management teams for OHH TB and integrated service delivery/ technical assistance
projects,

Participate in Mission review of technical proposals in the area TB and integrated health service delivery,

Evaluate the performance of IP organizations involved in TB and integrated health service delivery
activities,

Conduct periodic field visits to identify and assess the quality of services and the impact of program inputs, and to ensure regular communication with IPs and counterparts at all levels,

Monitor program resources allocated to TB and health service delivery activities to ensure that they are being used effectively to implement their respective programs,

Collaborate with the USAID health communication programs to advance TB advocacy, communication
and social mobilization objectives,

Collaborate with USAID health system strengthening programs to ensure that system wide issues affecting TB program implementation are addressed,

Exercise good judgment and discretion in resolving program-related issues and conflicts,

Technical Oversight (25%)

Provide sound technical advice that will strengthen the Mission’s efforts in TB service delivery in the public and private sector,

Provide overall technical guidance and leadership on TB to OHH Implementing Partners (IPs),
emphasizing evidence-based best practices,

Conduct and analyze program evaluations to redefine concepts and criteria for new and expanding programs,

Provide technical guidance and leadership on USAID/Uganda TB activities,

Work with the national TB program to define the national research agenda on TB and inform Ministry of Health (MoH) policies and guidelines;

Participate in strategic and policy level discussions involving TB control and prevention,

Ensure integration of TB in HIV, nutrition and other relevant health services,

Participate in activity learning reviews, field monitoring visits and Site Improvement Monitoring Systems (SIMS) visits,

Practice technical assistance to IPs through regular and frequent review program data and facilitate learning across TB/HIV IPs, and

Coordination with key stakeholders (35%)

Represent USAID in interagency PEPFAR technical working groups (TWGs),

Participate in national level technical, programmatic and policy meetings and consultations related to TB with other donors, government officials and IPs,

Ensure technical and programmatic synergy within USAID/Uganda-supported TB activities and between those of government and other development partners by facilitating exchange of technical information and identifying and fostering opportunities for partnership on technical and programmatic
activities,

Maintain close contact with relevant national, district and local government officials, particularly in focal areas regarding TB, health and education HIV/AIDS service delivery,

Participate in the coordination between USAID, other U.S. government implementers and key
stakeholders, involved in improving services in Uganda both in the public and private sectors,

Represent USAID on key national level technical working groups

and task forces,

Maintain regular contact with professional counterparts at the national level,

Represent the interests of USAID program objectives, using both diplomacy and technical clarity in discussions related to program concerns and issues, and

Supervisory Relationship:

The PMS-TB must function with substantial independence, with minimal supervision and mentoring. The PMS-TA is supervised by the Infectious Diseases sub-team Leader under the HIV & TB Sub-Team and
works collaboratively with other OHH Team members.
Performance will be evaluated in regard to the effectiveness in which the PMS-TB carries out the primary duties and upon the completion of annual work objectives established with the Infectious Diseases subteam Leader.

Supervisory Controls:

Formal supervision over staff is not contemplated. However, the PMS-TB provides overall technical
guidance and leadership to the OHH Team and IPs on USAID/Uganda TB activities.

Education:

A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Medicine, International Health or related field is required.

Prior Work Experience:

Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in clinical medicine or public health including experience in the field of TB and HIV.

Work experience should include at least three (3) years of planning, developing, implementing and
managing public health programs in resource poor settings.

Experience working in health service delivery is particularly desirable.

Language Proficiency:

Level IV (fluent) English language proficiency, speaking and writing is required.

Job Knowledge:

Sound knowledge of TB epidemiology, national program priorities, key stakeholders, resources, and
approaches for ending TB in Uganda

Sound knowledge and competencies in HIV/TB concepts especially in relation to human resources for health, leadership and governance, health financing, supply chain management systems, and strategic information,

Thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and practices of the multisectoral response to TB, HIV/AIDS and health programs,

Thorough knowledge of Uganda’s economic, political, social and cultural characteristics and the history of development assistance, in particular the response to TB and HIV/AIDS in Uganda, including current trends and directions,

Thorough knowledge of Uganda’s development prospects, priorities and TB and HIV/AIDS resources,

Solid understanding of USAID’s business processes for acquisition and assistance including planning, formation and administration,

Solid understanding of how to manage USAID’s procurement and assistance instruments,

Solid understanding of how USAID partners do business.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a high performing team is necessary,

Experience in analyzing TB and HIV/AIDS epidemiological data and translating data into practice,

Excellent analytical, technical and project management skills to review and provide substantive
feedback on concept papers, proposals, program descriptions/scopes of work, performance reports and
other technical and programmatic documents,

Ability to develop and maintain effective working-level and management-level contacts within service delivery activities of the government and NGOs,

Ability to work effectively with team and interagency environments,

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 IPs and activities,

Ability to present information, analyses and recommendations in clear written and oral formats, and

Ability to travel to regions and districts within Uganda.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy Project Management Specialist - Tuberculosis Jobs in Uganda

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