About US:
Abt Associates is an international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries.

About USAID SHOPS Project:
The Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) project is USAID’s flagship initiative in private sector health. SHOPS focuses on increasing availability, improving quality, and expanding coverage of essential health products and services in family planning and reproductive health, maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS, and other health areas through the private sector. In Uganda, the healthy mother voucher program has two objectives: to provide access to maternal child health care services from accredited private facilities and to build the capacity of a local organization to manage the voucher program.

Job Summary: The Deputy Chief of Party will provide leadership, management, and strategic direction to the Abt team implementing this project, in close coordination with the Chief of Party.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s Degree (minimum) in public health, business administration, social marketing, finance, or other related fields;
· A minimum of ten years’ professional experience in designing, implementing and managing private sector health projects in developing countries;
· Proven leadership skills and experience in managing private sector interventions;
· Vast experience interacting with host country governments and counterparts and international donor agencies at high levels.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join Abt Associates’ USAID Project should send a cover letter and updated CVs to UgandaJobs@abtassoc.com using the subject “Uganda Voucher Program”

Deadline: 4th December, 2015