Overview
Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects.
The Global Health Division (GHD), within the International Development Group (IDG), works in Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases; Global Health Security and Public Health Preparedness; Heath Systems Strengthening - including Health Governance, Health Finance, Human Resources for Health, Capacity Building, and Health Policy and Advocacy; and Integrated Care - including Reproductive, Maternal, and Child Health and Family Planning. We address a range of public health problems to reduce disparities, lower disease burdens, and build locally owned sustainable health programs.
Project Description
The GHD is pursuing an anticipated USAID-funded opportunity called the Uganda Strengthening Local Health Systems (SLHS) Activity. This activity will be a comprehensive initiative to strengthen key elements of Ugandan health systems focusing on health care financing, human resources for health, health information systems, and community health systems. With a focus on sustainability and long-term impact, this program will work closely with Ugandan health authorities to enhance healthcare delivery, resources, and capacity.
This position will be based in Kampala, Uganda with the need to travel to other regions throughout the program implementation period.
Responsibilities
Position Description
The GHD is seeking a Finance and Operations Director for the anticipated USAID Uganda Local Health Systems (LHS) Activity. The F&O Director will provide oversight for all financial and administrative aspects of the ULHS Activity. The F&O Director will be responsible for ensuring strong financial management, fraud mitigation, maximizing cost efficiencies, budgeting and forecasting, application of procurement best practices, and providing administrative and logistical support to ULHS. The F&O Director will be a part of the ULHS senior management team and work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure timely, efficient, and well-coordinated support to the project at the national level. This position will lead budget development and monitoring, award monitoring and compliance, procurement, and logistics for RTI in the field. This position will report directly to the Chief of Party (COP) and will be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Position is contingent upon award and funding.
Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Ugandan natives highly encouraged to apply.
EEO & Pay Equity Statements
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