Country: Uganda
Closing date: 22 Jan 2017
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
EngenderHealth’s vision is Women and Girls First. The vision is underpinned by the mission, namely catalyzing the value of women and girls by harnessing the power of sexual and reproductive rights and health. EngenderHealth is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance of survival.
EngenderHealth is seeking expressions of interest from highly qualified candidates for the following full-time staff position for an anticipated five-year USAID project named, Expanding and Strengthening Family Planning Service Options in Uganda. The following project staff will be based in Kampala providing technical assistance to the Government of Uganda (GOU), civil societies, community-based organizations and the private sector at the community, facility, district, and national levels. The goal of the project is to increase use of equitable, quality and sustainable family planning (FP) services through increased FP service delivery options and demand for modern contraception including long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) and permanent methods (PMs). Cross cutting themes include gender programing and youth sexual reproductive health (SRH) services. Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
The COP will be responsible for leading and managing the overall project. S/he will facilitate the development and implementation of project strategy and plans including ME&L. S/he will ensure excellent coordination and collaboration with USAID, public and private sector partners and stakeholders at the community, facility, district, and national levels. S/he must have a Master’s degree in public health or related field, with ten years of experience working in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programming. S/he will have experience working as a senior management for donor-funded health projects, preferable USAID. Experience collaborating central and local government officials, development partners, civil society and community-based organizations. Excellent past performance references are required (references must be provided, including email addresses).
How to apply:
Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org and search job openings under the ‘Uganda’ location to submit your details by 22 January 2017. Please submit an application along with resume and cover letter including details of your salary requirements and salary history. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.
EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable federal, state and local laws.