JOB DESCRIPTION

FHI 360 is seeking a Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MCH) Technical Director for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Uganda that will improve health outcomes Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso districts. The MCH Technical Director will report to the Project Director and work in tandem with other technical and operational staff to support efficient and effective implementation of MCH programming. The MCH Technical Director will lead design and monitoring of all MCH-related technical aspects of the project from initiation through delivery, ensuring that the project’s MCH programming is delivered on schedule, within budget constraints, and of high quality. This position will also oversee and manage technical staff. This role will also coordinate with the donor, other health implementing partners (IPs), and various Government of Uganda institutions and representatives at district and national levels, community and non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

• Provide management and technical leadership to design and implementation of programming for improved MCH outcomes.
• Provide supervisory and operational oversight of MCH technical staff to ensure that the project meets intended goals, quality standards, and reporting requirements, including ensuring smooth linkages and cross-leveraging with other program areas (e.g., nutrition, health systems strengthening) and with GoU structures at national and subnational level.
• Ensure high quality technical deliverables—including workplans and annual reports—are developed, submitted and approved on schedule and within budget parameters.Advertisement
• Develop and implements processes and procedures to achieve strategic technical goals of the project.
• Provide direction to ensure technical activities are compliant with client agreements, government regulations and the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Respond to client requests and questions on technical matters and ensures timely drafts and submissions of consents, approvals and/or waivers.
• Coordinate effective engagement and communication with other technical leads and staff; ensures coordination and collaboration with partners and other stakeholders
• Support the Project Director to ensure that all areas of the project maximize the use of available project resources.
• Represent the project in key national and subnational forums and help maintain strong relationships with the donor and Government of Uganda at all levels, project partners, and other stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with host country government structures and other implementing partners to reach a common understanding of the project, avoid duplication, strengthen, and coordinate implementation.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in medicine, public health, health management, social science, or a related field required.
• At least 12+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large, complex donor-funded health programs in Uganda or relevant context.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in MCH programming and familiarity with one or more of the following program areas (family planning, HSS, nutrition, quality improvement).
• Strong understanding of the Ugandan health system; experience working in urban/peri-urban settings preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in use of data to drive program implementation.Advertisement
• Practical experience in application of the science of quality improvement at service delivery and program management level.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workflow.
• Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum MS Office.

This job posting 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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employerwhereby 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, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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