Jobs at Department for International Development in Uganda

Job Title: Health Advisor
The Health Advisor will be part of the DFID Uganda multi-disciplinary programme team responsible for accelerating Uganda’s progress towards health MDGs.

Main Tasks
• Lead on the technical and clinical aspects of the DFID’s family planning, reproductive and child health and malaria programmes
• Represent DFID Uganda in the GoU’s technical working groups and other policy influencing forums
• Undertake high quality analysis and identify ways to improve quality of health services/ quality of care provided in DFID supported health programmes
• Work closely with the current DFID supported health programmes

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Masters Degree in Public Health or a Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent in the following disciplines epidemiology; health planning and finance; health economics
• Knowledge and application of epidemiology and public health
• Knowledge and experience of health service delivery in a developing country context
• Knowledge and application of evidence, innovation and evaluation

How to Apply:
To apply please fill the application form and the Positive Action Approach Form which are available on the DFID Uganda website and email or deliver these with the names and contact information of 3 referees to the Address below

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O Box 12405, Kampala
Attn: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug

Deadline:5th March 2012