Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 27 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Function:
Lead program planning and implementation through the development of work plans, budgets and reports. Keep track of implementation of work plans for projects and related activities, develop detailed project implementation guidelines to help USTP staff deliver on their mandate.
Support the analysis, interpretation and use of M&E data, through project review meetings, participate in generating evidence through research and/or analysis of internal information to inform future programme and share lessons with TB fraternity.
Lead the elaboration of periodic and annual project reports for the projects, be updated on national health strategies and priorities with a focus on TB to enable the identification and modification of appropriate intervention by USTP.

Specific Tasks:
• Take lead in the development of USTP strategies and plans given observations of project implementation, constraints and changes in the health policies and plans. Participate in writing new grant proposals to mobilize resources.
• Support the development of winning funding Proposals in response to emerging opportunities and in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Maintain healthy and cordial donor relations including ensuring compliance with donor programming and reporting requirements, guidelines and standards.
• Develop institutional capacity building strategies/plans for the program team to ensure that they are equipped enough to effectively deliver programmes and projects in line with the vision, mission, values and standards.
• Ensure that program activities are of high quality and within the work plans, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Ensure that program /project activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards i.e., aligned to the approved national frameworks.
• Participate in meetings, fora, debates and working groups of USTP institutional partners at national and regional levels.

Job requirements:
• MBChB/MD or equivalent health sciences degree
• A master’s degree in public health, Health Service Management, International Health, Epidemiology and Statistics or other closely related field.
• More than 5 years’ experience in health management and programming.

Additional requirements include:
• Experience in TB programing
• Knowledge of experience in project/implementation and management
• Knowledge of the Uganda health policy and TB strategies and stakeholders at Ministry of Health and district local governments
• Candidates should have proficiency in computer usage (especially spreadsheets and data management programs)
• Should demonstrate good understanding, analysis and use of health data
• Self-driven individual with good team building skills
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to write and present issues with clarity
• Coach staff
• Relate with government, CSO and donor partners
• Good time management



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Please provide a detailed CV that demonstrates possession of relevant competencies, current position, the job requirements specified, academic qualifications, employment experience including current position, and contact details of three referees preferably from previous or current employments.
All candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit in single PDF their cover letter, CV and CERTIFIED copies of academic documents of not more than 2GB via email to pila3consultants@gmail.com quoting the position of interest in the subject line.
For further details please contact:
PILA Consultants Limited
Tel: +256-393 275 892, Mob: +256-78-4-219107, 0704-706910
E-mail: pila3consultants@gmail.com 
You can also visit our website: www.pilaconsultants.co.ug 
Posting date: 26th July 2024
Closing date: 16th August 2024 not later than 5:00pm

Note: USTP is an equal opportunity employer therefore females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. While PILA appreciates all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from PILA one month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful. Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any telephone solicitation will lead to automatic disqualification.
PILA takes no responsibility for any costs by applicants that apply for any of the positions advertised here.



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