Project Director, EPIC

About FHI 360 And EpiC

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project is an eight-year (2019–2027) global health project initially funded by the U.S. Government as part of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). EpiC operates in approximately 50 countries, addressing key public health challenges such as HIV/AIDS, pandemic preparedness, and global health security. In Uganda, EpiC will sustain the delivery of life-saving HIV services through Private Not-for-Profit (PNFP)/faith-based facilities in alignment with Government of Uganda (GoU) priorities. EpiC is recruiting a Project Director located in Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary

The EpiC Uganda Project Director provides overall leadership, management, and strategic direction for the EpiC project in Uganda. The Project Director will oversee the implementation of the EpiC HIV portfolio in country. Other health areas may be added to the portfolio...

Accountabilities

• Direct overall project vision, design, planning and implementation.
• Ensure internal management systems for contracting, recruitment, and delivery; move rapidly to respond to the demands for service delivery on the ground.
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Applied Knowledge & Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution. Excellent and demonstrated project management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects. Ability to motivate, influences, and collaborates with others. Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders, government officials, and donor representatives.

Education

Master's Degree in public health or related disciplineCivil Society, Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Fields;Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience

Requires 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices (including 5+ years of line management experience). Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO)...

Typical Physical Demands

Typical office environment. Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used

Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements

10% - 25%

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment...

About FHI 360

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Benefits

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