Background:

University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central Uganda Activity (USAID RHITES-EC). The purpose of this project is to support the implementation of a comprehensive, integrated investment in regional health, HIV/AIDS and nutrition assistance. This five-year activity targets 11 districts in East-Central Uganda with an estimated total population of 4.1 million through a district-based integrated package of quality health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and child development services. USAIDs RHITES-EC provides technical support to enable implementation of comprehensive integrated health services and systems strengthening with focus on Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health interventions in 11 districts.

The assignment: URC is hereby seeking the services of One (1) individual competent consultant to pilot test the Wheel of Practices for better living. Interested individuals can obtain a copy of the detailed scope of work, including the tasks and deliverables from USAID RHITES-EC Offices, situated on Plot 1, East Victoria Close, Mpumudde Division, Jinja, Uganda, OR download them from www.urc-chs.com/ careers OR may be requested for via email to HR-RHITES-EC@urc-chs.com.

Required Qualifications: Academic qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent in Social Science (Anthropology or Sociology)

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Public Health with 2 similar types of implementation of qualitative research.

How to Apply: Interested individuals are invited to submit sealed application clearly marked; Expression of Interest to Pilot Test and Wheel Strategy, addressed to Chief of Party URC/USAID's RHITES-EC,Jinja Uganda, Plot 1 EastVictoria Close, Mpumudde Division, P. O. Box 5053" to reach us by Thursday 25th January 2018, not later than 12:00 pm. Applications can also be sent via email to HR-RHITES-EC@urc-chs.com. Late applications shall be rejected.

Bids should include: A concept note expressing understanding of the tasks and detailing how the work will be conducted, fees, copies of reports of 3 relevant assignments completed during the last 5 years and a detailed CV with contact details of at least 3 referees . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that Issuance of this invitation to apply to offer consultancy services does not in any way obligate URC-CHS or USAID to award a contract, nor does it commit URC-CHS or USAID for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the expression of interest proposal.