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• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in either Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, or Human Development or Related Field.

• Project Management (PM) training is of added advantage.

Experience:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in technical implementation of HIV and other health projects and/or programs in Uganda.

• Experience working with PEPFAR-supported programs and local or international organizations implementing HIV/TB care and treatment programs in Uganda.

• Documented experience providing HIV technical assistance to government and/or partner organizations.

• Program development or program management experience strongly preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift 5 – 25 lbs.

• Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype/TEAMS, email), office telephone, cell phone and printer/copier.

• Travel Requirements: 20% – 40%

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Ensures appropriate and timely technical support for the EpiC project.

• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems.

• Conducts routine coordination with staff and consultants, as needed, on-site and at field sites.

• Strong knowledge and skills in HIV & TB program implementation in Uganda.

• Knowledge of maternal health, nutrition and malaria programming.

• Solid knowledge of technical standards, operational processes and procedures, work, and task flow as it relates to HIV, TB, malaria, nutrition, and maternal health.

• Has the ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

• Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

• Ability to manage own work to job and performance standards.

• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.

• Problem Solving & Impact:

• Demonstrates the ability to assess needs within agreed upon duties and considers course of action best to meet those needs.

• Effectively applies knowledge of technical area to solve a range of problems.

• Demonstrates the ability to develop solutions to problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches.

• Problem solving involves evaluating and resolving discrepancies with data, analyses, processes, etc. within prescribed guidelines.

• Supervision Given/Received:

• Will supervise junior program staff members, which may include M&E/SI, Community Services, and HRH Technical Officers.

• Coordinates own workflow and sets individual priorities.

• Works under general guidelines for completion and accuracy as determined by the supervisor.

• Accomplishes results through lower-level staff managers or through experienced staff who exercise independence in their assignments.

• Serves as mentor to more inexperienced technical staff.

• Reports to Technical Director, HIV & TB.