National Consultant Tobacco Control

Overview

Provide technical and coordination support for activities related to the implementation of the Tobacco Control Act and Regulations in Uganda.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor progress of tobacco control priorities through regular follow-up and provide technical updates.
• Support capacity building, mentorship, and follow-up of tobacco control enforcement officers.
• Provide technical and operational coordination for the Tobacco-Free Farms initiative.
• Provide technical support to laboratories for global collaborative studies and product regulation matters.
• Monitor implementation of the Tobacco Control Act and tobacco industry interference.
• Promote public awareness and multisectoral engagement for tobacco control.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the WHO representative.

Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in health program management. Knowledge of WHO FCTC and MPOWER. Tobacco surveillance data analysis. Experience working with government institutions and development partners. Technical writing for WHO reports, donor proposals, and policy briefs. Management of grants and multi-partner projects. Desirable: Tobacco taxation and health economics. Policy and legislative analysis. Understanding of industry interference and Article 5.3 implementation.

Qualifications

Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Health, or a related field.

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