Senior Technical Advisor Job Vacancy at RTI International in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor

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 Senior Technical Advisor 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 Senior Technical Advisor provides technical leadership and oversight for the project, and ensures timely implementation and reporting of activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The job holder will be responsible for providing technical oversight and leadership for the successful implementation of project support activities.
Actively participates in work planning of activities and reporting on program activities.
Oversee team of technical advisors to increase the demand for and availability and quality of FP and MCH health services and products.
Support the development and oversee implementation of annual program work and performance milestone plans.
Ensure coordination and collaboration with other USAID/Uganda cooperating agencies, Government of Uganda, and community-level programs as appropriate.
Ensure the timely and quality completion of program technical deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.
Directly supervise technical staff members.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

All candidates should possess Masters Degrees in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Policy or a related field.
At least 12 years’ experience in working in health, population, or nutrition in Africa (including Uganda); including 7 years of experience working with programs focused on health care improvement, health reform and/or decentralization.
Must have strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English. Fluency in Swahili will be a significant asset.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Possess willingness and ability to travel frequently within Uganda.
Expertise in any of the following technical areas: RH/FP; MCH; Health Finance; Planning and Management; Systems Strengthening.
Excellent knowledge of district/community-level issues impacting health service delivery and demonstrated success strengthening local strengthening local government institutions.
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.

 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