AMREF
Job Title: Sexual and Reproductive Health Senior Program Officer
Reports to: Program Manager, The Sexual and Reproductive Health Senior Program Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org
Job Summary:
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Senior Program Officer will offer technical lead technical lead of all AMREF MCH/ SRH projects.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
He/She is responsible for provision of overall strategic and technical oversight of the program and to ensure the successful implementation of quality Sexual Reproductive Health projects.
He/She is expected to have specific responsibility for reporting to and liaising with donors on respective projects.
He/She is expected to ensure approved program deliverables are achieved according to agreed contractual obligations.
He/She will oversee the implementation of the technical components of the projects and will work closely with other line Managers to ensure efficient and effective strategic implementation of the program and creation and sustenance of high levels of linkages with relevant government of Uganda, Health development agencies and other implementing partners
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess a Masters degree in Public Health
A medical Background is an added advantage.
Five years of progressive diverse experience in the direct implementation of SRH/ MCH projects, 3 of which should be at a senior Managerial level.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Deadline: Friday 29th November 2013
