USAID US Embassy Careers - Project Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
Organisation: USAID United States Embassy, US Mission in UgandaSalary Grade: Ugandan Shillings 70,716,460 to 102,625,095 p.a. inclusive of allowances.Welcome to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:United States Agency for International Development (USAID)Centers for Disease ControlPeace CorpsJob Summary: The USAID / Uganda Project Management Specialist, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) will offer technical and professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee mission supported maternal and child health activities.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidates for the United States Embassy Career opportunity should hold a Master’s degree in International Health, Public Health, or Medicine. Some reproductive health or safe motherhood courses are advantageous.A minimum of five or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in public management or program management; experience in maternal and child health is required. Work experience should include at least two years of planning, developing, and implementing and managing public health programs in resource poor settings. Excellent track record in coordinating large-scale projects is a must.Applicants must have strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to order priorities and manage several activities simultaneously.S/he must be able to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate well with others. 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 implementing partners and activities. Possess the ability to present information, analyses, and recommendations in clear written and oral formats is essential. Ability to travel to regions and districts within Uganda is required. Exceptional diplomacy, tact, cultural sensitivity and team participation are also required, in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships within USAID, with implementing partners, the interagency team and the government of Uganda.All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download it Here.A current resume or curriculum vitae.Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5The US Mission in Kampala 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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