Job Title : Senior Technical Advisor, Nutrition
Job Description
Position: Senior Technical Advisor, Nutrition Reports to: Country Director Supervises: None.
Location: Kampala, Uganda Classification: Full-time (100% FTE)
WellShare International’s 30-year track record of community-based primary health care programming is dedicated to improving the health of women, children, and their communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the US..
We are anticipating the release of an RFA for a USAID funded health and nutrition program in Northern Uganda (Acholi and Langu regions) focusing on strengthening integrated services for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, reproductive health and family planning, nutrition, water and sanitation. In anticipation of the release of this RFA we are collecting a database of potential candidates for several positions, one of which is a Senior Technical Advisor, Nutrition.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Senior Technical Advisor, Nutrition will ensure implementation of best practices and achievement of strategic objectives for nutrition programming. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff and will oversee the design and implementation of a set of nutrition related activities working with the project areas, both at community and health facility level and national level stakeholders.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: – Master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Services Management, or related field. – Minimum 6 years experience managing nutrition projects; experience with programs offering integrated services, including malaria, FP/RH and/or HIV/AIDS preferred. – Technical knowledge and experience in nutrition; demonstrated ability to provide technical support to project implementation team. – Comprehensive understanding and experience in the application of nutrition best practices to community-based health programs, and local partner capacity-building. – Experience managing USAID-funded projects. – Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written documents, including reports to senior management, donors, partners, and project stakeholders. – Familiarity with the Uganda health infrastructure, especially that of Northern Region. – Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking abilities. – Ability to think strategically and critically, and devise innovative solutions to meet project targets and address gaps/challenges. – Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and accomplish objectives with limited onsite supervision. – Fluency in English (written & spoken); proficiency in local language an advantage.
How to Apply
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, salary history and expectations, and 3 references by email (preferred) to: jobsug@wellshareinternational.org with the position name in the title of the email.Please do not attach certificates Hard copy applications may be submitted by mail to HR Dept., WellShare International, P.O. Box 35514, Kampala, Uganda. Failure to submit complete applications will result in disqualification. Application Deadline: Open until filled
