Country: Uganda
Closing date: 31 Jul 2016
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Director – Health Systems Delivery
Description:
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Director – Health Systems Delivery for an anticipated USAID-funded integrated health services project in Eastern Uganda. The project will work to increase utilization of HIV / AIDS, MNCH, nutrition and TB services.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Design and lead project initiatives to increase utilization and delivery of high quality, high impact health interventions and services
- Design and lead project initiatives to scale up access and use of essential package of services as well as other key health priorities identified by USAID
- Design and lead initiatives to link communities to health facilities and/or health referral networks to provide better access to essential services. Ensure a continuum of services by providing systematic referral and counter-referrals from the site level to the community level
- Review project deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and continuous quality improvement
- Participate in the development of the project strategic and operational plans, and oversee the development and successful implementation of the service delivery annual work plans
- Providing national level technical assistance to improve policies, strategies and guidelines that are evidence-based and maximize impact of the integrated intervention
- Address health systems bottlenecks that impact on the quality of clinical care
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent - Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
- Typically requires 10+ years of project management experience within a relevant area.
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
How to apply:
https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/17099/technical-director-%E2%80%93-health-systems-delivery/job