U.S Embassy Uganda Public Health Specialist (Prevention) Jobs in Uganda

U.S Embassy Uganda Public Health Specialist (Prevention) Jobs in Uganda

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist (Prevention Branch Chief).

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: Yes

Duties:

The Prevention Branch Chief oversees all HIV/AIDS Prevention activities funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (locally or centrally funded) and implemented either by CDC or through an implementing partner (i.e. Non-Governmental Organization or Government of Uganda).

Incumbent serves with full management and supervisory responsibility for the day-to-day programmatic and administrative operations of the Branch.

Job holder identifies and develops program implementation strategies and policy, and coordinates Prevention activities with CDC Uganda Associate Director for Programs to ensure that Prevention implementation activities adhere to best practices.

Incumbent reviews, recommends and/or develops proposals/programs for CDC Uganda to implement or to fund. Incumbent has direct supervisory responsibilities for the Deputy Branch Chief, and six technical officers. Job holder reports to the Deputy Director for Programs.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education:

Completion of a PHD in Epidemiology, Medicine, Public Health or Health Services Research, is required.

Requirements:

Experience:

Five years’ work experience managing large scale public health and/or clinical programs and research is required.

Two additional years of experience at the managerial level with multiple staff is required.

Job Knowledge:

A detailed knowledge of the range of prevention programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health prevention program is required.

Detailed knowledge of the host government health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS prevention; combination prevention interventions including HIV counseling and testing, medical male circumcision, treatment, condoms, behavior

change, and structural prevention interventions is required. Thorough public health knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues is required.

Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities and overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts/cooperative agreements/grants/purchase requisitions is required.


Language:

Fluent Working Knowledge speaking/writing/reading English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with national and international health partners are required.

Well-developed report writing skills are required.

The ability to lead results-driven project teams and workgroups is required.

Intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.

Standard Keyboard and computer with speed and accuracy (40 wpm) with advanced experience in using agency specific databases and use of advanced spreadsheet functions is required.

Budget oversight and statistical report requires a standard level of numerical skills; advanced project management, planning and organization skills; advanced analytical skills; advanced leadership and managerial skills. Demonstrated supervisory skills; strong motivation and team building skills.

Interpersonal, guidance and counseling skills required

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S Embassy Uganda Public Health Specialist (Prevention) Jobs in Uganda


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