Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) NGO Career Opportunities - Registered Nurse

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Job Title: Registered Nurse

Organisation: Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda

About MSF:

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Organize and carry-out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, as well as assist them during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures.
• Perform admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of emergency situation or any deterioration

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The Nurse must hold a Diploma in Nursing from recognised institution
• The applicant must be registered with the Uganda Nurses & Midwives Council

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications letter (letter of motivation) with a detailed CV including certificates and copies of other relevant documents (preferably detailing responsibilities carried out in previous position) in an envelope indicating position applied for on the top to:

The Finance and HR Coordinator, Medecins Sans Frontieres - France 2329 Spear Road Kansanga Church Zone,  P. O. Box 2362 Kampala, Uganda.

Email: msff-kampala-hr@paris.msf.org

OR

The Field Administrator, Medecins Sans Frontieres – France, P.O. Box 391, Arua, Next To St. Joseph’s Inn, Plot 4, Bwana Volla Road, Arua.

Email: msff-kampala-hr@paris.msf.org

NB: For E-mail applications, please clearly indicate Adjumani Application in the subject line of the email.

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International NGO Careers - Vaccines Senior Coordinator at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

Friday, March 07, 2014   Health Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Vaccines Senior Coordinator, Management Support

Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About CHAI: 

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.

Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.

Overview of the Uganda Vaccines Team:

Vaccination is widely acknowledged as one of the most cost-effective and focused disease interventions. In addition, the unprecedented wave of new vaccines expected over the next decade has the potential to dramatically reduce the global burden of disease. Uganda is one of the countries with the lowest number of fully immunized children in the world at 52% in 2011 (Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, 2011). However, Uganda has a unique opportunity to address the challenge of increasing vaccination coverage. For the first time in years, significant funding is being made available to improve the vaccines system and build cold chain infrastructure. Meanwhile, changes to the organisation of the vaccines supply chain create an opportunity to develop new and improved stock management and distribution systems.

  

In 2013, CHAI launched a new vaccine program in Uganda to apply the expertise it has developed through global and other country vaccine teams to the immunisation landscape in Uganda. The CHAI Uganda team works closely with UNEPI (Ugandan National Extended Programme on Immunisation) within the MoH and the national medical logistics provider NMS (National Medical Stores) across four main focus areas: 

• Improve management effectiveness and efficiency – Identify, design and implement improvements in programme management structure and approach within UNEPI, including developing reusable tools and processes to support delivery and systematically building capabilities
• Drive cold chain expansion and improvement - Improve understanding of the state of the cold chain infrastructure and monitoring systems and then develop and oversee implementation of a comprehensive improvement plan to complement existing infrastructure plans
• Enhance forecasting, procurement and stock management processes - Increase collaboration between parties, articulate key stock challenges and design processes and tools to support improvements at all levels of the supply chain and then oversee their implementation to ensure sustainability
• Facilitate new vaccine introduction – Support government decision making and planning on new vaccine introduction ensuring appropriate resources are in place, rigorous planning and budgeting processes are used and developing reusable tools and frameworks

Job Summary: The Vaccines Coordinator will be responsible for directly supporting UNEPI in delivering against their ambitious and challenging agenda, whilst building powerful and lasting capability within the team. We are seeking an individual with deep programme management experience, a strong track record of project delivery in a results focused environment and first-hand experience of capability building.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Vaccines Coordinator will primarily:

1. To support the improvement of programme management practices within UNEPI, including the development and implementation of rigorous planning, tracking and management tools – ensuring they are accepted and embraced by team members in order to form the basis of an ongoing effective vaccine management function. Activities will include:

• Coordinating collaborative planning sessions within UNEPI and other partners such as NMS, WHO and UNICEF
• Developing detailed multi-year plans and budgets
• Developing tools to capture and track progress against plans
• Developing tools to track risks and issues and mechanisms to escalate and solve
• Transitioning ownership and responsibility for using and maintain plans and tools to the UNEPI team
• Providing ongoing oversight and support to the team in refining and updating plans and tools

2. Guide an ongoing re-organisation process within the Ugandan vaccines system by helping to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of UNEPI and NMS and where required design and oversee the transition of responsibilities between the two parties. Activities will include:

• Supporting the Chair of a newly formed Transitional Steering Committee (TSC) designed to define and co-ordinate transfer of responsibilities between UNEPI and NMS 
• Translating the terms of reference for the TSC into a practical and achievable multi-year agenda
• Developing a detailed multi-year plan for implementation and supporting its use
• Liaising with multiple senior stakeholder within the vaccine space to ensure ongoing alignment and commitment
• Carrying out analysis on key topics and structuring discussions to support decision making

3. Define the skills required within UNEPI in order to deliver against the roles and responsibilities of the organisation and   then to assess the existing capability levels in order to create and oversee the delivery of a targeted capability building programme including both a core curriculum and tailored role and individual specific interventions. Activities will include:

• Conducting a capability base lining exercise across team members
• Carrying out a capability mapping exercise against key roles and functions
• Defining a curriculum of skills and individualised programmes
• Designing and delivering some interventions in key areas
• Overseeing the design and delivery of interventions in other areas
•  Perform any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The applicant should hold a high quality degree from a top University
• At least 3-5 years of work experience in a demanding results driven environment
• Significant experience in programme management and project delivery
• First-hand experience of strategic capability building
• Proven track record working in challenging multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience in a top tier management consulting firm is a bonus
• Experience developing and delivering training courses is an added advantage
• The ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and quickly demonstrate credibility
• Strong analytic skills with proficiency at Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal, including proficiency at Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong process management skills, high level of organisation and good attention to detail
• The ability to work proactively within a context of ambiguity and to remain focused on impact
• Exhibit patience and possess a good sense of humour

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about humanities and desire to join this prestigious health NGO founded by one of the United States of America’s Former Presidents, Bill Clinton, please click web link below.

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UN World Food Programme (WFP) Jobs - Field Monitor Assistant

Friday, March 07, 2014   Agriculture Jobs in Uganda , Education Jobs in Uganda , Health Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Field Monitor Assistant

Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Senior Programme Assistant

Vacancy Announcement No: VA-03-2014

Grade: SB2/Midpoint

About WFP:

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support (AMS). World Food Programme (WFP) has operations in various parts of Uganda. 

Job Summary: The Field Monitor Assistant will be responsible for monitoring WFP programmes in the UN World Food Programme (WFP) sub office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate and monitor the implementation of the assistance programme at the local level, in close collaboration with the implementing partners;
• Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received have been properly recorded, damaged or suspected to be damaged;
• Oversee the efficient distribution of food items at the site and ensure proper distribution of entitlements and verify appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to Field Officers and others on the distribution;
• Assist on the conduct of regular meetings of refugee leaders and cooperating partners on the commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues;
• Support in the implementation of the WFP plan of action, review achievement and constraints and provide feedback accordingly;
• Support the WFP Officer and implementing partners in encouraging women’s access to economic skills development and sensitizing public opinion on gender issues and gender focused activities;
• Report periodically to the WFP Officer on relevant events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues;
• Identify any apparent issues in the programme and report them to the appropriate personnel;
• Oversee, mentor and supervise and train other personnel as appropriate;
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Senior Programme Assistant.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The WFP Field Monitor Assistant should possess a bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Agriculture or any other related field, obtained from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience in either of the following fields, statistics, social administration, refugee operations, community mobilization or any other related field gained from a reputable organization;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, courtesy and tact;
• Possess the ability to interpret and analyse a wide variety of programme issues and statistical information;
• Maintain accurate and precise records;
• Possess the ability to work effectively and to communicate in a team with people from different nationalities, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Good working knowledge and skills in using Microsoft Office applications;
• Fluency in the use of oral and written English is vital;

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified Ugandans who are appropriately qualified and desire to in the United Nations’  World Food Programme (WFP) are requested to send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates under confidential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to:

The Human Resources Officer, UN World Food Programme, P.O. Box 7159 Kampala.Uganda

Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Offices at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road.

NB: Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Applicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to confirm that their applications have been received one week after the deadline.

Deadline: 16th March 2014

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Several Medical Lab Technologist Career Jobs at Aga Khan Health Service

Thursday, February 27, 2014   Health Jobs in Uganda , Medicine and Pharmacy Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title:  Medical Lab Technologists (Several Career Jobs)

Organisation: Aga Khan Health Service

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Centre Manager, Kampala

About US:

The Aga Khan University in conjunction with the Aga Khan Health Service in Uganda invites applications for the vacancies above based in Kampala. Uganda.

Job Summary: The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for provision of effective, efficient, quality laboratory services for the Aga Khan Health Service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive specimens for analysis and conduct tests as per client’s request;
• Ensure cost-effective utilization of reagents;
• Ensure all urgent and abnormal results are communicated to users;
• Maintain accurate records of all conducted tests;
• Actively participate in the implementation of quality control programmes;
• Conduct routine and specialized analysis of tests as per approved procedures;
• Prepare timely and accurate test reports.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Centre Manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Medical Lab Technologists should hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized Institution.
• At least five (5) years’ relevant experience
• The incumbent must also be registered by the Allied Health Professional’s Council with a valid practicing license.

How to Apply:

All suitable job applicants should send an application with a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees to the: Human Resource and Administration Officer, P.O. Box 8842, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications can be sent to hr.ug@aku.edu with the position tile as subject of E-mail.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 7th March 2014

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Earn over 36000 Pounds Annually as Research Fellow at Raising Voices and The Gender, Violence and Health Centre (GHVC)

Monday, February 24, 2014   Health Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Other Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Research Fellow

Organisation: Raising Voices and The Gender, Violence and Health Centre (GHVC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Salary:  £36,378-£41,313 per annum

About Us:

Violence against children in schools is a widespread problem with adverse social, educational and health consequences for children and communities.  Raising Voices has developed and published the Good School Toolkit to address the quality of schools in developing countries. The Toolkit aims to create an operational culture that prevents violence against children at school and an environment conducive for promoting learning outcomes for children. In collaboration with schools and organizations working in schools, the methodology has been rolled out in more than 120 schools in Uganda. 

In partnership with Raising Voices, staff from the Gender, Violence and Health Centre will carry out a study to evaluate the impact of Good Schools on violence against children and children’s learning outcomes.  Plan International is also an implementing partner. 

Raising Voices and GVHC staff will work together to coordinate the Good Schools Study.  We will use a range of approaches to measure the impact of the Good Schools toolkit on violence and educational outcomes in primary schools in Uganda.  The main activities will be a cluster randomised controlled trial and a qualitative study; these will be augmented by a process evaluation, and a cost-effectiveness study. 

The Gender, Violence and Health Centre (GHVC):

The Gender, Violence and Health Centre is a multi- disciplinary cross-departmental research group at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, that works with partners around the world to conduct action-oriented, intervention based research on gender-based violence and health.

Raising Voices:

Raising Voices works to prevent interpersonal violence that happens in the home, in the communities and within institutions that community members use on a regular basis. Our work is organized into two departments; prevention of violence against women (VAW) and prevention of violence against children (VAC).

Job Summary: The research fellow will primarily coordinate the Good Schools Study in Uganda.  Good Schools in an ongoing cluster randomized controlled trial.  The post-holder will be expected to coordinate and manage trial activities, support local field staff, participate in study design and development, and contribute to analysis, write-up and dissemination of findings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Research:

• Assist in the preparation of our trial follow-up survey, including contributing to the design of the study and development of the questionnaire
• Coordinate pilot-testing of the questionnaire, organization of fieldwork logistics in conjunction with Kampala-based staff
• Coordinate survey data collection and data entry and management in conjunction with the larger team
• Offer input to the development of monitoring systems for ongoing monitoring by partner NGO staff
• Update and keep records on the research progress and main findings to be shared with project’s partners; to liaise with the other research stakeholders, informing of progress in data collection and analysis; discussing findings and next steps.
• Contribute to the development of publications and other forms of dissemination material.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:          

• The research fellow must hold a masters’ degree  in epidemiology/public health with a focus on research.
• Past experience in organizing and coordinating teams, including providing training and day-to-day supervision
• Proven ability to manage projects, write-up and communicate findings. 
• Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills including a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlines. 
• Proficiency in using STATA, Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Past experience with data management is an advantage
• Experience working on violence against children will also be a bonus
• Exposure and experience in working in developing countries is highly desired
• Previous trial experience

Salary and conditions of appointment:

The post will be full-time until September 2014 with the possibility of extension, based in Kampala. The appointment will be made on the School’s Research Fellow scale, grade 6 £36,378-£41,313 per annum prorated.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested job seekers provide a supporting statement which should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria.  Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion.  The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.  An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable. For informal enquiries please contact Karen.Devries@lshtm.ac.uk

All applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk  The reference for this post is KD1.

Applications should include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.  

Deadline: 02 March 2014

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Social Work Career Jobs - Psychosocial Officer at Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

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Job Title: Psychosocial Officer

Organisation: Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

Project: South Sudan Emergency Response

Funding Source: Act Alliance and other Funding agencies

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About LWF: 

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda Program is part of the Lutheran World Federation Department for World Service (LWF-DWS), an international humanitarian and development agency. LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in Pader, Kitgum, Rwamwanja, Koboko, Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule. Following the massive influx of refugees into the west Nile districts of Adjumani, Koboko and Arua.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Psychosocial Officer should hold a good University degree in social work, psychology, mental health or relevant;
• Prior psychosocial work experience is a must;
• Significant experience in working in emergencies with NGO preferable;
• At least two years of relevant work experience preferably in psychosocial work;
• Possess the ability to develop partnerships, network and attend coordination meetings;
• Prior experience in facilitating trainings/mentoring;
• Possess the ability to work under pressure and willing to work under harsh field conditions;

How to Apply:

All candidates that so desire to work with the Lutheran World Federation in the aforementioned capacity should embark on delivering their applications with detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment  to the address below:

The Administrator/Human Resource Manager, Lutheran World Federation, Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill P. O. Box 5827 Kampala, Uganda

For E-mail applications: Send motivation letter and curriculum vitae electronically to: recruitment@lwf.or.ug

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: Monday, February 17, 2014

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BRAC International Jobs - Research Associate (Smallholder- Family Nutrition)

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Job Title: Research Associate (Smallholder- Family Nutrition)

Organisation: BRAC

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:  Programme Manager Research & Evaluation

About BRAC:

BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Micro finance.

Job Summary: The Research Associate  will support BRAC operations in  its "Innovative, Integrated Approach to Smallholder Family Nutrition" study. The study is a randomized evaluation that aims to assess the impact of nutrition pilot project funded by the World Bank, focusing on the impacts of nutrient-rich crops on the nutritional status of women and children. The job holder will work under the Program Manager of Research and Evaluation and collaborate directly with senior staff at the World Bank. The study is being conducted in four BRAC branches in Southwestern and Central Uganda, namely: Lukaya (Kalungu district), Kyotera (Rakai district), Ibanda (Ibanda district), and Kabwohe (Sheema district).

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assisting in planning and implementation of the randomized control trial.
• Supervising data collection in the field and ensuring data quality.
• Tracking attrition and drop-out cases.
• Assisting in recruitment and training of enumerators. .
• Responsible for data coding and cleaning.
• Assisting in quantitative data analysis and report writing.
• Assisting with management of a team of field supervisors and enumerators.
• Working closely with the BRAC program staff to monitor the implementation of the project in the field to ensure compliance with research protocol.
• Communicating with BRAC program heads and World Bank staff.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager Research & Evaluation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The suitable candidate must hold a good Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in economics, development studies, statistics, public health,
• Two or more years’ experience in project evaluation.
• Strong quantitative research skills, including coursework in statistics (econometrics preferred)
• Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in data analysis using STATA; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Excellent English grammar in written communication.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage deadlines and produce high quality output.

How to Apply: 

If you so desire to work in BRAC International in the aforementioned vacancy in its research unit in Uganda, please apply by sending your updated CV and cover letter via E- mail clearly indicating the job position in the subject.

E-mail to: brac.africa.reu@gmail.com

Deadline: 21st February, 2014 

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Nurse Jobs at Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC)

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Job Title: Nurse

Organisation: Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: HR and Administration Manager

About MTAC:

Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) desires to promote enterprise development and sound management practices through advisory, training and entrepreneurship development services.  Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) has set its self as an institution of first choice for stakeholders interested in acquiring relevant and functional knowledge, skills and work practices.

Job Summary: The Nurse will primarily attend to all health emergencies by offering first aid and referral services to staff and students of MTAC.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must possess a good Diploma in Nursing.
• Two or more years’ practical work experience as a nurse.
• The applicant should possess a Professional registration Certificate.

How to Apply:

If you so desire to work with MTAC in the above portfolio, please fill in this form, download here,  attach an updated CV and copies of professional credentials and send them to: Human Resource & Administration Manager, Management Training and Advisory Centre, P.O. Box 4655, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: 28^th February 2014.

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USAID WellShare International Careers - Program Manager

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Job Title: Program Manager

Organisation: WellShare International

Duty Station: Arua, Uganda

Project: Scaling up HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Arua District under the Civil Society Fund

About Us:

WellShare International is an international U.S.-based non-governmental organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota whose mission is to improve the health of women, children and their communities around the world. WellShare International is currently recruiting staff for an anticipated Family Planning/HIV Integration Project in Arua District. WellShare is recruiting for the following position:

Job Summary:  The Program Manager will offer oversight of all WellShare programmatic, administrative, and financial operations in Arua District. Oversees a team of programmatic and  operations staff to ensure successful program implementation with appropriate inputs and outputs, and to reach intermediary and end-of-project goals as described

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintains financial responsibility for WellShare operations in Arua District, including budget monitoring, sub-grant management, and compliance.
• Takes lead of the planning and development of program activities among program staff, technical staff, and project partners.
• Acts as the technical and managerial lead of the project provides technical support and input to assure implementation of high quality M&E, BCC, Training, community mobilization, referral and coordination activities.
• Offers support to program staff, technical staff, and interns/volunteers in implementation of program activities as needed and appropriate; builds capacity for implementation where gaps exist at regional level.
• Supervises 5 direct-reports, participates in staff recruitment and performance appraisals, and serves as a supervisor, mentor and career development resource for staff/interns/volunteers.
• Supervises  project M&E efforts to accurately assess progress, to incorporate lessons learned effectively into programming, and to adjust and improve strategies as needed to reach and surpass project targets; supports district staff to execute high-quality M&E activities
• Ensures timely collection and collation and high-quality reporting of program achievements and data by Program staff and partners.
• Steers the development of annual and quarterly project work plans in country, including coordinating partner and stakeholder input;
• Develops district-level work plans to guide on the- ground implementation; monitors work plan progress to assure timely completion of activities and that project reach targets.
• Be responsible for drafting high quality programmatic, administrative and financial reports at the program level; submits project reports to senior management according to internal and external guidelines and deadlines; manages partner and sub-grantee reporting.
• Collaborates with district and donor representatives and technical staff in-district and with donor and MOH at national level (Kampala) as needed.
• Identifies areas for field staff professional development, and proactively creates opportunities for such growth within the workplace.
• Ensures that personnel files are maintained at the field office level and works with Uganda
• Country Director to ensure HR policies and procedures are understood, followed and communicated to staff
• Creates a positive work environment that encourages communication, team-work and shared lessons learned; identifies and addresses problems with prompt resolution.
• Assures WellShare/Uganda remains in compliance at regional level with all donor contracts and Government of Uganda law.
• Maintains regular, open communications with line manager via email, phone (at minimum weekly calls), and face-to-face meetings. Acts as a member of the Country Management Team (CMT).
• Actively pursues in-country fundraising opportunities, including the cultivation of relationships with potential donors (monetary, in-kind) at district and regional level.
• Supports senior management to develop WellShare’s organizational capacity in-country.
• Demonstrates transparency and accountability in all areas of work.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The Program Manager must meet a level of qualification and exhibit a mix of skills and capabilities, including:

• At least four years’ experience coordinating HIV/AIDS prevention care and support, behavior change communication and/or reproductive health projects, preferably in West Nile Region.
• Possess a good masters’ degree in Public Health, Social/Community Development, or related field.
• Strong technical knowledge/experience in HIV/AIDS prevention and care and FP/RH; with Most At Risk Populations (MARPS) and/or youth preferred.
• Experience in training, institutional capacity building, partnering, and support to CBOs.
• Good understanding and experience in the application of best practices to community based health programs, preferably as related to community mobilization, sensitization, behavior change communication and local partner capacity building.
• Significant experience coordinating USAID and/or Civil Society Fund-funded projects at community level.
• Possess the ability to produce high-quality written documents, including reports to line
• managers, senior management, donors, partners, and project stakeholders.
• Prior experience budgeting and planning; applied knowledge of field-level accounting and budget monitoring.
• Significant experience coordinating programs with rigorous M&E requirements;
• Possess the ability to develop field-level M&E plans;
• Good understanding of key M&E concepts, tools, and best practices.
• Prior experience supervising diverse teams of 5 or more people.
• Demonstrated leadership skills;
• Possess the ability to motivate others and create a team environment.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates that desire to work in Wellshare International should send a cover letter, resume, salary history and desired salary expectations, and the names and contacts of 3 references by email (preferred) to: jobsug@wellshareinternational.org with the position name in the title of the email.

NB: Please do not send certificates. Failure to submit complete applications will result in disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  This is a local-hire position open to Ugandan Nationals Only.

Deadline: 17^th February, 2014.

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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Career Jobs - Assistant Representative

Thursday, February 13, 2014   Health Jobs in Uganda , Management Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Assistant Representative

Organisation: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: UNFPA Representative

Grade Level:           ICS 11 (NOD)

Position Number: 00006632

About UNFPA:

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, delivers a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA partners with governments, other agencies and civil society to advance UNFPA's mission. Two frameworks guide its efforts: the Programme of Action adopted at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development and the Millennium Development Goals, eight targets to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. Since the date for achieving these goals and targets is fast approaching, work is being accelerated to analyze successes, to galvanize support and to redouble efforts. UNFPA is involved in the Beyond 2014 Review to engage world leaders from governments and civil society in the creation of a renewed consensus and global commitment to create a more equal and more sustainable world.

Job Summary: The UNFPA Assistant Representative designs, develops and manages an innovative and responsive country programme. He/she responds creatively to complex challenges and frequently changing demands in terms of a fluctuating resource base, multiple funding arrangements and donor contacts, and complex programme/project execution modalities. The Assistant Representative advances the ICPD policy agenda in a politically sensitive environment responding to changing substantive priorities of Governments and in line with Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness. The Assistant Representative facilitates and coordinates technical advisers and experts and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi¬lateral agencies and civil society. He/she contributes to. UN systems coordination through participation in policy dialogue and provision of inputs into joint common system initiatives, including delivering as one. The Assistant Representative leads the programme team, inspiring it to translate the regional and country goals into specific solutions and results.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Carries out substantive policy dialogue with government counterparts and UN and other development partners to facilitate the incorporation of UNFPA programme priorities and ICPD agenda into national plans and strategies, UN systems initiatives and development frameworks (such as CCA, UNDAF, , NDPs, SWAPs, CAPs, MDG)
• Endeavours to translate global strategies into country specific advocacy strategies, creates and delivers effective evidence-based advocacy messages to promote UNFPA programme goals taking into account political and social sensitivities.
• Promotes a results based approach and integrates innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of country programmes, sub- programmes and projects based on strategic priorities and responsive to the countries' needs in the areas of reproductive health, population and development and gender.
• Assists of the UNFPA achievement of programme results by identifying, providing and coordinating substantive and technical inputs into programme development and implementation, ensuring substantive monitoring and oversight and coordinating and evaluating the inputs of consultants and technical experts.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning, testing, linking and documenting innovative strategies, approaches, lessons learned and best practices inside and outside UNFPA and replicating these strategies and approaches.
• Ensures that programme staff integrate new substantive policies, methodologies and tools (RBM, gender concepts etc)
• Mobilizes co-financing resources for support to the country programme recommending a strategic approach and encouraging Country Office action. Assists the government and other executing agencies in the coordination of assistance for population programmes. Advises on building
• Prior excellent technical and programme multi-sectoral partnerships for advocacy for ICPD agenda through all national institutions networks, alliances and coalitions.
• Coaches, mentors and supervises national professional and support staff; responsible for staff performance and advises on development needs; undertakes capacity building among UNFPA staff and first-line counterparts for issues pertaining to programme management and advocacy towards ICPD goals

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

The UNFPA Assistant Representative must hold a PHD or Master's degree in Public Health, Health Systems, Health Economics, Population studies, and/or other related fields

At least eight years’ experience preferably in programme/project management either private or public sector.

Language proficiency: Fluency in oral and written English (French and Spanish, depending on duty station).

Computer literacy skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.

Personal Competencies:

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
• High results-based programme development and management skills
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Bui Iding strategic alliances and partners
• Excellent resource mobilization skills

Core Competencies:

UNFPA Values: Integrity/Commitment to mandate, Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning, Valuing diversity

Managing Relationships: Working in teams, Communicating information and ideas, Conflict and self management

Working with people: Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness: Strategic and analytical thinking, Results orientation/ Commitment to excellence, Appropriate and transparent decision making

How to Apply: 

All candidates who desire to work in the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) should send their applications including a cover letter and a UN P11 Form, Download Here to vacancyug@unfpa.org.

NB: All applications should be less than 10MB.The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position you are applying for and include your full names.

Deadline: 10th March 2014

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance.

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