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Job Title: Program
Management Specialist
Management Specialist
Organisation: Stop
Malaria Project (SMP)
Malaria Project (SMP)
Duty Station: Kampala
with support to all the LLIN Distribution Districts in Uganda
with support to all the LLIN Distribution Districts in Uganda
Reports to:
Chief-of-Party
Chief-of-Party
Job Summary: The Program
Management Specialist for the SMP Project will be responsible for compliance
oversight and quality assurance monitoring of all administrative and financial
activities under SMP. The PMS will work closely with SMP’s Senior Malaria Technical
Advisor, MoH, Malaria Consortium to ensure smooth coordination and high
technical quality.
Management Specialist for the SMP Project will be responsible for compliance
oversight and quality assurance monitoring of all administrative and financial
activities under SMP. The PMS will work closely with SMP’s Senior Malaria Technical
Advisor, MoH, Malaria Consortium to ensure smooth coordination and high
technical quality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Become
familiar with the joint work plan, joint budget, partnership agreements,
contracts and the national implementation guidelines for the mass campaign
distribution. - In
consultation with MoH, MC and PMI develop a clear scope of work for SMP/JHU’s
role in the LLIN distribution and establish performance benchmarks for SMP - Together
with COP, participate in National Coordinating Committee meetings and
other discussions that may be held with MoH, donors and MC. - Participate
in national, regional and local planning and review meetings, trainings,
supervision activities and workshops to ensure that: SMP is in compliance
with JHU, USAID and GFATM’s administrative, financial and security
procedures and policies, - SMP
activities are implemented in line with international and approved
national guidelines, - Smooth
and timely flow of financial and logistical resources from SMP through
sound planning, procurement and review processes - SMP’s
performance is measured and reviewed to improve progress toward
benchmarks, - SMP
supports the timely completion of distribution activities by January 31
2014.
SMP supports the timely submission of all related administrative and
programmatic deliverables by June 30, 2014, including close-out and
disposition requirements. - With
SMP’s Finance Specialist and Finance Managers, monitor SMP’s (JHU and its
subcontracts) budgets, accruals and spending rates for the LLIN
distribution. - Ensure
that variances are promptly brought to the attention of SMP’s
Chief-of-Party and Finance Manager. - Coordinate
and expedite the completion of financial, activity, and commodity-tracking
reports. - Prepare
project updates and any other documentation as requested by JHU, PMI, or
MoH.
Manage the work of consultants and subcontractors, as required - Support
the Chief-of-Party in ensuring open, regular communication between
SMP, MoH, PMI and MC, and between the field office
and headquarters. - Prepare
quarterly activity reports - Any
other duties as assigned by COP and JHU-CCP’s Director of Malaria
Programs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should possess a post-graduate degree in public health, business
administration, supply chain, pharmaceutical management or related field; - Five
or more years of experience in managing health commodities, preferably
LLIN distribution; additional experience in health information systems and
desirable; - Experience
in managing technical and administrative teams for donor- funded health
projects: - Prior
work experience and knowledge of the public health context in Uganda
strongly desired. - Ability
to lead strategic planning, results-based management, financial tracking
and reporting; - Familiarity
with USAID regulations; - Strong
organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to manage a
team-oriented setting; - Excellent
oral, and written communication skills in English
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified job
applicants with a passion for humanities should send a CV with copies of
academic transcripts/testimonials and three professional referees. You can
EITHER drop them off in person at JHU-CCP offices, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue,
Bugolobi, opposite Ambrossoli International School and Royal Suites, Attn HR
Manager QR email them to applications@jhuccpug.org. Please indicate what
position you are applying for.
applicants with a passion for humanities should send a CV with copies of
academic transcripts/testimonials and three professional referees. You can
EITHER drop them off in person at JHU-CCP offices, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue,
Bugolobi, opposite Ambrossoli International School and Royal Suites, Attn HR
Manager QR email them to applications@jhuccpug.org. Please indicate what
position you are applying for.
Deadline: Friday, August 30th, 2013 by 5:00pm.
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