Team Lead, Sub-National Verification and Capacity Building

Requirements

Successful candidates for this position are likely to have many of the following qualifications:

1.    A degree in health economics, public health, public policy, or other disciplines relevant to the STA’s responsibilities. A bachelor’s degree is required, with an advanced degree (masters or doctorate) preferred;

2.    At least 12 years (or 10 with an advanced degree) of substantive, relevant work experience in health systems with a development agency, NGO or government, including progressively greater technical and leadership responsibilities;

3.    A demonstrated track record of delivering timely, rigorous technical advice and capacity building to government agencies and health system stakeholders in the areas of health financing, public financial management, strategic purchasing, and/or private sector engagement;

4.    Familiarity with a range of research methods, analytic tools, and data visualization techniques, and deep expertise in at least some relevant research methodologies;

5.    A deep understanding of health financing in Uganda and a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with relevant stakeholders and funders at the national and sub-national levels;

6.    Exceptional writing and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences (note: full professional fluency in written and spoken English is essential);

7.    Excellent interpersonal and management skills, including a consensus-based mindset;

8.    An interest and experience in training, coaching, and mentoring junior colleagues;

9.    Extensive experience participation in new business development, proposal writing and fundraising;

10. Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities, and orientations as well as across work areas;

11. Comfort with computing and essential workplace software, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; and

12.  Ability and willingness to travel within Uganda for up to 25% of working days, including occasional travel on weekends.