FHI 360 - Uganda seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:
Job Ref: FHI-TO-UG
Job Title: Technical Officer -Applied Research (1 Position)
Reports to: The Country Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Technical Officer will provide technical support and specific expertise to the FHI 360 Uganda family planning (FP and nutrition) program activities; focusing specifically on program planning, implementation and reporting. The post holder will be based in Kampala with frequent upcountry travel.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensure that project implementation adheres to the appropriate strategy, and remains technically sound.
2. Provide technical support in implementation of the project.
3. Lead the development and preparation of project reports, technical assessment reports, and other project narrative reports.
4. Develop and monitor project work plans and budgets.
5. Respond to programmatic issues and/or requests from the field.
6. Conduct analysis of program implementation to identify areas of weakness or opportunity vis a vis the appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
7. Support the application of program/project tools and assessment results to modify existing programs and design new programs.
8. Prepare reports and papers summarizing project results
9. Conduct presentations at professional meetings and conferences
10. Provide leadership and team building at the task level
Job requirement
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Is informed on international program developments in, family planning, nutrition and maternal and child health
2. Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements.
3. Well developed written and oral communication skills
4. With minimal supervision, manage high volume work flow.
5. Relevant computer software skills.
6. Ability to undertake extensive local travel.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Medical degree and / or /Public Health related field and 5-7 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs.
How to apply
The organization has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume including salary requirements to: The Finance and Administration Manager, Plot IS Kitante Close, P.O Box 5768 Kampala, UGANDA or by email to Uganda-info.org to be received not later than September 16, 2011. Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted. Handwritten applications will be disqualified. Please quote Ref Number indicated alongside the position while sending your application.
No phone calls please!
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