FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Team Leader (Senior Programme Leader) for the multi-year Empowering Women for Better Reproductive Health Outcomes (EMPOWER), Component 3: Strengthening access to Family Planning (FP) in the private sector. Component 3 of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)-funded EMPOWER programme aims to contribute to creating a vibrant and self-sustaining private sector market for voluntary FP services in urban and semi-urban areas in Uganda. This position in based in Kampala, Uganda.

Provide technical leadership for the team across the programme. The Team Leader will ensure all programme delivery and progress towards achieving programme outcomes and impact, including building on the gains of current and previous FP programming Uganda.
Manage technical staff and STTA to ensure targets are met and associated deliverables are produced on time and are of high quality.
Provide technical guidance on the technical components of the programme: a) expand the private sector market for FP commodities in Uganda, in line with the country’s Total Market Approach for Family Planning Strategy; (b) strengthen the capacity of private health centres, clinics, pharmacies and drug shops to increase the percentage of FP services delivered by the private sector; and (c) create demand for private sector FP services through social and behaviour change (SBC) approaches and interventions.
Lead and ensure a smooth working relationship with FCDO and relevant UK Departments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the commercial and private not for profit (PNFP) health sector, grantee institutions, key subnational institutions, civil society, regulatory bodies, and health associations to advance EMPOWER programme goals and facilitate cross-learning and/or sharing of best practices.
Lead the development and quality assurance of all programme workplans, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan, reports and reviews.
Ensure the achievement of high-quality results as committed in the work plans and M&E plan.
Oversee and monitor programme budget, ensuring budget discipline and compliance with FCDO requirements and FHI 360 policies.
Supervise the development and submission of quality technical deliverables and provide accurate and timely reporting to FCDO and key stakeholders on all programme areas.
Ensure regular engagement and sharing of lessons with other FCDO programmes in the region to jointly progress towards health security objectives in the region.