Organization: AMREF Health Africa
Project Name: Improving
Maternal and Child Health in Uganda (MCH) in Northern Uganda Project
Maternal and Child Health in Uganda (MCH) in Northern Uganda Project
Funding Source: Big Lottery
Fund
Fund
Reports to: Project Officer
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Ref: Amref
Health Africa/UCO/1154/2014
Health Africa/UCO/1154/2014
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest
indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West
Africa. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West
Africa. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
Job Summary: The Project
Assistant will offer technical support during the project implementation,
coordination and monitoring of the planned project activities in line with the
Amref Health Africa’s Strategic Plan.
Assistant will offer technical support during the project implementation,
coordination and monitoring of the planned project activities in line with the
Amref Health Africa’s Strategic Plan.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will support in the
development of project work plans, track project progress, and prepare
reports on deliverables. - The job holder will technically support
the development of information, education and communication (IEC)
materials, training manuals and other relevant project documents. - The incumbent will offer technical support
in the capacity development and training of the relevant community health
workers and other relevant actors at the community level to improve the
delivery of information and services. - Significantly contribute to the
strengthening of the health management systems from the community to
district level through improved data collection and reporting in liaison
with the M&E department. - Perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Project Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidate should hold a Diploma in
Health related disciplines, or closely related field. - At least three years’ project
implementation experience in a busy NGO Setting. - Detailed knowledge of local government
health systems. - Computer literacy skills and IT skills
will be an added advantage and particularly in data management packages
such as EPI info or SPSS as well as knowledge of working with the packages - Fluency in the local languages of the
regions will be an added advantage. - Possess the ability to work independently
and with minimal supervision. - Highly flexible in handling work
assignments and ability to perform under pressure. - Commitment to quality and thoroughness.
- High degree of integrity, empathy and
confidentiality.
How to Apply:
If you would like to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health
change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your
updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and
contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country
Director, AMREF Uganda by email to [email protected]. Emails should
not exceed 2MB.
change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your
updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and
contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country
Director, AMREF Uganda by email to [email protected]. Emails should
not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
contacted.
AMREF is an equal
opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Deadline: 13th July
2014
2014
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