Senior HIV/AIDS/TB Advisor

USAID/Uganda is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personal Services Contractor (PSC) - Senior HIV/AIDS/TB Advisor. 

The contractor is a key point person at USAID responsible for negotiating and working with the USG interagency team on PEFAR initiatives in general and as a lead on the following technical areas in particular: HIV/AIDS care and treatment, tuberculosis, and laboratory services. The contractor is the point person representing USAID on these key technical areas in USAID meetings with the MOH’s AIDS Control Program, the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program, and the Uganda AIDS Commission’s senior leadership.

The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that PEPFAR-funded, USAID-supported HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis activities are in line with all the Presidential Initiative’s guidelines and enhance USAID’s Journey to Self-Reliance through bolstering  country ownership, building the capacity of local and indigenous partners, and supporting the implementation of  highly effective, proven, innovative and cost effective programs that lead to long term sustainability. The contractor will provide the necessary technical and strategic leadership to ensure that effective and high impact interventions are implemented in USAID HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis programs.

The contractor will also provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure that USAID supported HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis activities are aligned with the CDCS.