VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improving lives, knowledge, and understanding worldwide through a highly diversified program of research, education, and services in family health and HIV/AIDS prevention and care. We are seeking qualified candidates for the following position to work in our Kampala, Uganda Office:

Project Director, TB/HIV Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Director will be responsible for overall project management. S/he will provide technical leadership of a multi-dimensional team that will design and implement various activities for the HIV/TB program in one region of Uganda, in collaboration with consortium partners, the Ministry of Health, local communities and organizations and other stakeholders. S/he will work on M&E of the project as well as policy strengthening and implementation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BS/BA and 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs; or MS/MA in public health or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience. 10+ years experience developing and implementing large-scale complex public health projects and budgets with multiple partners required. Experience working in developing countries or Uganda and with the Ministry of Health as well as management of USAID-funded projects will be a distinct advantage. Experience in HIV/TB preferred.

Offer is contingent upon awarded proposal.

FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI’s Global Staffing Database at https://recruiting.fhi.org. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D. Applications to be received not later than July 28^th 2009, kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.