Organization: RTI International
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Category ADMINISTRATIVE
About RTI:
RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
Job Summary: The Chief of Party (COP) position will be for the upcoming USAID-funded Integrated Family Health Program that aims to strengthen the Ugandan health system’s ability to provide access to high quality services to its citizens. Core service areas include: HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and reproductive health. The Chief of Party provides technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project, and ensures timely implementation and reporting of activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer vision and strategic technical leadership for the project.
Serve as RTI’s representative to USAID, Government of Uganda, and MOH, NGOs, FBOs, CBOs and local government and community stakeholders.
Responsible for ensuring the timely communication with, and reporting to USAID/Uganda.
Ensure that the project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are proactively disseminated.
Responsible for addressing contract-related issues, including ensuring that RTI financial controls and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and prudently and responsibly used. Ultimately responsible for the provision of oversight, management, and support to grantees under contract.
Responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project and for establishing the administrative framework to monitor and assure progress toward the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project. Ensure the timely and quality completion of required reports.
Develop and implement annual program work and performance milestone plans and negotiate an agreement of those plans with USAID, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
Responsible for oversight and direction to all long- and short-term personnel under the contract.
Represent the project on behalf of RTI in regional or key global meetings, consultative sessions and conferences.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Policy or a related field.
At least 12 years’ experience managing and leading technical and administrative teams for complex integrated health projects in Africa. Experience in Uganda will be preferred.
Expertise in any of the following technical areas: RH/FP; MCH; Health Finance; Systems Strengthening.
Excellent knowledge of district/community-level issues impacting health service delivery and demonstrated success strengthening local strengthening local government institutions.
Experience working as a COP for USG-funded project is highly desirable with proven capacity to effectively manage staff and project funds.
Demonstrated professional excellence in health program management including experience in the following: client relationship management, developing program work plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, and managing technical assistance teams.
Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of USAID administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems along with strategic program planning, management, supervision, and budgeting expertise.
Must have strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English (tested FSI R4/S4). Fluency in Kiswahili will be a significant asset.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Uganda.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants desiring to work with this prestigious NGO, RTI International, We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Specific information regarding the laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be located at the employment portal www.rti.org/jobs
