Technical Director USAID / Uganda Urban Health Activity

• A Master’s degree in public health, international development, or a related field, and at least ten years of management responsibility in international development projects.
  
• Extensive experience in urban health systems, particularly in Uganda.
  
• Demonstrated technical leadership in managing health programs that involve multiple stakeholders and complex, volatile contexts.
  
• Proven experience in strategic planning, project implementation, and adaptation within donor-funded projects.
  
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and a deep understanding of the health landscape in Uganda.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with government, donors, and other stakeholders.
  
• Fluency in English and proficiency in local Ugandan languages is highly desirable.
  

• A Master’s degree in public health, international development, or a related field, and at least ten years of management responsibility in international development projects.
  
• Extensive experience in urban health systems, particularly in Uganda.
  
• Demonstrated technical leadership in managing health programs that involve multiple stakeholders and complex, volatile contexts.
  
• Proven experience in strategic planning, project implementation, and adaptation within donor-funded projects.
  
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and a deep understanding of the health landscape in Uganda.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with government, donors, and other stakeholders.
  
• Fluency in English and proficiency in local Ugandan languages is highly desirable.
  

Essential Job Duties

• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for the project, ensuring alignment with the latest scientific research and best practices.
  
• Oversee the design, planning, and monitoring of project activities to strengthen local health authorities' capacity.
  
• Lead the development and review of project work plans, strategies, and technical documents.
  
• Facilitate the use of data and learning to improve project strategies and activities.
  
• Represent the project at national and international events, promoting thought leadership in urban health.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse team of project staff, ensuring effective implementation and coordination of project activities.
  

Fiscal Responsibility

• Maintain oversight of the project’s budget, ensuring all financial operations are transparent and comply with donor and organizational policies.