Deputy Chief of Party | ReliefWeb

The Deputy Chief of Party will provide leadership, oversight and guidance to IMA World Health’s effort with regards to the USAID/Uganda’s Private Not for Profit Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment Services project in Uganda. USAID/Uganda’s Health, HIV/AIDS and Education (HHE) Office seeks to initiate a five year program to contribute to a reduction in HIV infections, total fertility, maternal and child mortality, malnutrition, malaria and tuberculosis (TB).The core objective of the program is to enhance more effective use of health services within the target population.

Duties:

• Coordinate with the Chief of Party in providing programmatic leadership and overseeing the strategic planning of activities in support of the program goals and objectives, including the determination of program priorities and appropriate technical initiatives


• Advise national counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant advisory and/or working groups with counterparts, partner institutions, the Ministry of Health and all other local stakeholders


• Represent IMA World Health and the program in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations


• Develop and modify as necessary the technical workplans and budget


• Coordinate activities with other agencies and closely collaborate with key staff on implementing activities


• Work closely with IMA HQ staff to ensure effective, timely and coordinated project implementation


• Ensure technical compliance with USAID rules and regulations

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in public health, health policy and administration


• A minimum of 10 years of experience in implementation of projects in health systems strengthening, HIV/AIDS programs, maternal and child health, malnutrition, malaria, tuberculosis, organizational development, or related projects


• Proven ability to liaise successfully with government ministries and to foster and maintain good working relationships with senior officials


• Experience working in Uganda’s Health context


• Significant experience in an advisory role designing and/or instituting policy reforms at national, local, and community governmental levels.


• A minimum of 5 years of comprehensive experience in managing and implementing USAID contracts and projects


• Proven presentation and writing skills


• Fluency in English