Job Title: UG15-Int: Program Manager
Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)
Placement Organisation: The Uganda Initiative for Integrated
Management of Non-communicable Diseases (UINCD)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Management of Non-communicable Diseases (UINCD)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per month
About GHC:
Global Health
Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require
new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the
tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their
ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We
currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States,
and Zambia.
Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require
new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the
tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their
ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We
currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States,
and Zambia.
About UINCD:
The Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-communicable Diseases
(UINCD) is a collaboration between Mulago Hospital, Makerere College of Health
Sciences, the Uganda Ministry of Health, MEPI-CVD, Uganda NCD Alliance, and
Yale University Global Health Leadership Initiative. The project is designed to
establish the NCD clinic system where patients with Hypertension, Diabetes
Mellitus, Heart Disease, Renal disease, etc, who are in stable states, can be
reviewed at a single visit without compromising the quality of care.
The Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-communicable Diseases
(UINCD) is a collaboration between Mulago Hospital, Makerere College of Health
Sciences, the Uganda Ministry of Health, MEPI-CVD, Uganda NCD Alliance, and
Yale University Global Health Leadership Initiative. The project is designed to
establish the NCD clinic system where patients with Hypertension, Diabetes
Mellitus, Heart Disease, Renal disease, etc, who are in stable states, can be
reviewed at a single visit without compromising the quality of care.
Job Summary: The Program Manager will take lead in the local management of the UINCD
Secretariat in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of
Non-Governmental Organizations of Uganda.
Secretariat in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of
Non-Governmental Organizations of Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Steering Committee to liaise
with all stakeholders that will provide technical expertise (e.g.,
training, capacity development process, participatory strategic planning
process, institutional strengthening, and policy advice) to the Initiative
as may be required in the strategic plans for the Initiative - Maintain UINCD office management
systems; create and maintain the members’ networking; and create a
team-based, participatory work environment that promotes the sharing of
information and learning from experiences among members - Take lead in the preparation of written
materials (e.g., reports, research proposals, training materials, etc.),
communication outputs (articles, newsletter, promotional materials,
web-based articles etc.), and special reports for UINCD - Manage the Initiative with integrity,
transparency and in an auditable format, including the regular development
of budgets, monitoring of expenditures to ensure that they fall within
budget, and providing to the Steering Committee quarterly financial
reports together with other key financial records for substantiation and
audit (original receipts, bank statements, and other financial records as
necessary) - Promote knowledge transfer and
learning by disseminating findings from surveys and assessments with all
relevant stakeholders on a timely basis - Perform any other reasonable duties as
may be assigned by the supervisor or management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must possess a Bachelor’s
Degree in Medicine or Nursing from a reputable university - Additional post-graduate training in
public health and /or project planning and management may be an added
advantage - At least a year’s experience in the area
of public health - The applicant must possess excellent
communication and leadership skills relevant to project work - Creative and flexible in planning and
implementing activities - Able to work under pressure with minimal
supervision - Gender sensitive with wide understanding
of gender issues - Willing to learn and adapt to other
cultures - Highly organized with a good sense of
judgment - Trustworthy and dependable in handling
resources - Computer literacy skills especially in
Microsoft Excel
Age: Below
30 Years
30 Years
Job Terms and Conditions: Fellows will be provided with housing,
health insurance and a living stipend of $550/month. Additionally, fellows will
receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship
year. Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated
with GHC programming are included, including $600 in professional development
funds.
health insurance and a living stipend of $550/month. Additionally, fellows will
receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship
year. Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated
with GHC programming are included, including $600 in professional development
funds.
Note:
The living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local
currency, as determined by the placement organization.
The living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local
currency, as determined by the placement organization.
How to Apply:
All
applicants who desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the
aforementioned organization should express interest by clearly following the
instructions at the web page below.
applicants who desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the
aforementioned organization should express interest by clearly following the
instructions at the web page below.
Deadline: 26th January, 2014
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