Project Name: USAID Uganda Health Systems Strengthening (UHSS) Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
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About USAID UHSS Grant:
The purpose of Uganda Health Systems Strengthening (UHSS) is to strengthen the health system through improving leadership and accountability for results in public and private health sectors at both national and local levels. The activity seeks to strengthen central level stewardship and district level management of the health system; support initiatives that increase domestic financing for health; identify and implement interventions that increase efficient use of key health resources; and strengthen state and non-state community systems for improved quality health services.
Job Summary: The Grants Director will possess a robust understanding of how civil society and non-governmental organizations operate on the community, district and regional level of the Ugandan health system. S/he will oversee local subcontracting design, management, and monitoring process for a portfolio of regional and community level grantees. This includes oversight of grants and subcontracts, from application of award to administration, monitoring and closeout. S/he will serve as a key interface between technical staff and local grantees. The Grants Director will work closely with finance staff to build recipient capacity in financial management and USAID regulation compliance
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the USAID Project Grants Director career opportunity must hold a Master’s degree or higher in Accounting
Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline
At least seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management of large, complex USAID projects with granting programs
Experience managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs preferred
Familiarity with compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulations required
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English required
Fluency in Ugandan languages preferred
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 21st February 2018
Please click here to Apply Online