Technical Director, Global Health Security (TDGHS) job at University Research Co., LLC (URC) | Apply Now

• The Technical Director, Global Health Security, will provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and operational oversight for the implementation of health security interventions across targeted districts.

• This role ensures alignment with national and global frameworks for epidemic preparedness, One Health, and community resilience.

• The Technica Director will coordinate multisectoral partnerships and guide innovations to strengthen prevention, detection, and response capacities in line with the 7-1-7s target to improve epidemic preparedness and response in Uganda.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Provide technical guidance for strengthening Uganda’s global health security systems for the prevention, detection, and response to endemic and emerging infectious disease threats.

• Provide strategic oversight and technical leadership to central-, region-, and district-based staff, ensuring that GHS activities are responsive to UHA needs and aligned with Uganda’s national health priorities.

• Review and refine technical strategies to ensure adherence to project work plans and achievement of measurable outcomes.

• Participate in national and regional coordination meetings with the MOH, NTF, and other stakeholders to support multisectoral collaboration.

• Lead the design and implementation of preparedness activities targeting high-risk communities, including surveillance, emergency supply chain linkages, laboratory systems, and risk communication.

• Support the extension of community-based reporting and response mechanisms, ensuring linkages to district and national emergency systems.

• Contribute to national efforts in epidemic preparedness and response through technical inputs, policy alignment, and capacity building.

• Support implementation of GHS initiatives by strengthening the functionality of seven Regional Public Health Emergency Operation Centers (RPHEOCs) to coordinate and implement subnational epidemic preparedness and response.

• Support the functionality of existing Regional EOCs through technical mentorship and logistical support.

• Work with the MOH to establish and operationalize additional Emergency Operation Centers to enhance epidemic preparedness and response capacity in the country.

• Participate in coordination meetings with other GHS partners in Uganda to harmonize implementation and eliminate duplication.

• Participate in work planning and budgeting processes.

• Contribute to the documentation and periodic reporting of GHS and health systems strengthening activities, highlighting lessons learned and best practices.

• Review and approve work plans, activities, and budgets for GHS in coordination with project and regional teams.

• Prepare reports and updates for the MOH, the U.S. Department of State, and URC Headquarters.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the achievement of project objectives.