Project Manager, Career Opportunity in Uganda at International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Jobs in Uganda,
It is also a Federation with more than 15000 members and subscribers from 150 countries committed to the same vision: health solutions tor the poor. For more information, please visit the website: www.theunlon.org.The post holder will provide direction and management of The Union‘s: SPARK-TBp|us Project in Uganda as well as ensure the smooth and e?icient running of the technical,administrative and financial operations. He/She will report to the Director of the country office.• Offer overall project management and direction on strategy implementation of project goals, including the development of the annual operational plan, drafting internal and external project reports.• Offer final project financial oversight, including: analysis of budget, financial reports and provision of recommendations to The Union on project budget forecasts and expenditures.• Act as the key project liaison and spearhead collaborations with the Ministry of Health (MoH), District Health Offices, Divisional Health Offices and implementing partners.• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the District and Divisional Heath Officers and the Private Health Providers in the areas of TB control, TB/HIV and the Public-Private Mix (PPM) and conducts site visits as necessary.• Review monthly and quarterly progress reports drafted by project staff and take action as necessary, and submit monthly internal progress reports to the Director of the country office and quarterly external reports for WHO-TB REACH Secretariat• In charge of supervising partner collaboration, particularly the National• Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program (NTLP) and the District Health offices, inducting ensuring effective implementation of agreed activities and accurate reporting (Technical and financial).• Recruit and supervise project staff.• Ensure the integrity of the project and The Union such that they are represented in all project activities.• Responsible for overseeing specific Union office project-related activities.• Ensure compliance with The Union’s Standard Operations Manual.• Perform any other duties as required by the Director the Country officeQualifications, Skills and Experience:• The ideal candidate must be a Medical Doctor with a Masters Degree in Public Health.• Three or more years' experience in a similar position.• Extensive knowledge and understanding and experience of tuberculosis control.• Good knowledge and experience in working with international donors, and the reporting (financial and technical) requirements required• Ability to produce workplans and technical reports.• Strategic planning experience.• Excellent professional approach.• Strong communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skis.• Strong coordination and representation skills.• Good computer literacy skills especially in MSOffice, email and internet Strong written and oral communication skate.• Excellent attention to detail.• Possess the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.• Prior work experience in the private health sector and/or with the NTLP an added advantage.All qualified candidates are required to send a cover letter and your resume to: uganda@theunion.org and dlutaaya@theunion.orgNOTE: that preference will be given to local candidates. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.Application Deadline : 18th April 2014
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