We are a global team of experts and innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. We work with leaders and change makers around the globe to bring health strategies to life. We provide ideas, advice and technical know-how that enable our partners to build a path to lasting change.

With 30 years’ experience in global health, we collaborate with our partners to explore existing evidence, combine expertise, scale up ideas and co-create solutions that accelerate change. This includes collaborating on policy design, managing initiatives, building powerful coalitions and galvanising social movements. Our impact is felt across whole communities, with a focus on women, girls and those who have been marginalised.

As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance.

We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden.

The Country Lead is Options country lead on the WISH2ACTION (W2A) and RISE programmes in Uganda. They will be responsible for delivering Options’ approach to achieving national ownership and sustainability pathways of change, working closely with their team and other consortium partners in Uganda to ensure strategic linkages with other outputs.

The Post Holder will directly act as the advisor in one of the three areas listed below. The remaining 2 areas will be supported by 2 technical staff who will be managed by the post holder: (see main duties in each of the following areas for more detail, specified after the Person Specification)

• Policy and Planning Advisor
• Advocacy Advisor
• Health Financing Advisor

• Master’s Degree in public health, health economics, health management or a related field.
• Solid understanding of the Ugandan health sector, including the relationship between national and sub-national levels.
• At least five years work experience and knowledge of priority SRH/FP issues facing women and girls in Uganda;
• Considerable experience in leading the delivery of donor-funded programmes, particularly those funded by FCDO and USAID
• Strong experience in facilitating evidence based planning process or policy reforms to track progress on health indicators and commitments
• Excellent influencing skills, with an ability to identify and act on opportunities to build buy-in and support among decision-makers;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with government officials, development partners, civil society and other health sector stakeholders;

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Application process

• To apply, please fill in the form.
• Closing date for applications is: 20th October 2022.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application at your earliest opportunity

Other information

• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Uganda.