About US:
The Ministry of Health receives funding from UNOPS/WSSCC to support the Uganda Sanitation Fund (USF) Programme. The USF overall objective is to contribute to reduction of morbidity and mortality rates through improved sanitation and hygiene with a focus on building sustainable and improved sanitation and hygiene facilities, stopping open defecation and promoting handwashing with soap. The programme is implemented in 30 districts, largely located in the Teso, Lango and West Nile regions and is managed by the Ministry of Health.

Job Summary: The Programme Manager shall provide overall leadership and technical oversight for the overall management of the Uganda Sanitation Fund (USF) programme. .

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively coordinate the preparation of work plans and budgets for the program.
Oversight and monitoring implementing of program outputs against set targets including management of USF financing modalities. Submission of program reports and proposals for review of the program
Regularly review district financial and technical reporting and advise on disbursement of funds to districts.
Coordination of program procurement activities Coordination of capacity development activities for sub-grantees (districts) and program employees for effective and efficient implementation of the programme.
In charge of the design of strategies for improved programme implementation.
Coordination of documentation of program activities and sharing of experiences.
Mentoring and supervision of program employees
Represent the program in sanitation- working groups, dialogue with donors, and thematic working groups.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Programme Manager should hold a Bachelor of Environmental Health science Degree from a recognised institution with a Master’s Degree in Public Health or Environmental Health Sciences. Hold a Diploma in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Financial Management or Project Planning & Management
At least ten years’ working experience, three of which should be in a management position in an established organisation.
At least a year’s experience in managing donor funded projects
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Age: Below sixty years old.

NB: Officers already working with the Uganda Sanitation Fund/ Environmental Health Division or sub grantees need not to apply.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with an updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and at least three referees, one of whom MUST be from your current or previous employer should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Health,
Plot 6 Lourdel Road,
P.O. Box 7272,
Kampala. Uganda

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

Deadline: Friday, 26th June, 2015 by 12:00 noon