Job Title: Field Operations Managers
Organization: Foundation
for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC)
for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC)
Project Name: Project
Bumwalukani
Bumwalukani
Duty Station: Mbale,
Uganda
Uganda
Salary: $9,600 – $15,000
+ additional benefits.
+ additional benefits.
About US:
Foundation for International
Medical Relief of Children Project Bumwalukani stands at the foot of Mount
Elgon, 150 miles east of the bustling capital city of Kampala, which, according
to the Ministry of Health, has the highest prevalence of HIV infection in
Uganda. The dispersed rural communities around the clinic are comprised of
approximately 15,000 habitants.
Medical Relief of Children Project Bumwalukani stands at the foot of Mount
Elgon, 150 miles east of the bustling capital city of Kampala, which, according
to the Ministry of Health, has the highest prevalence of HIV infection in
Uganda. The dispersed rural communities around the clinic are comprised of
approximately 15,000 habitants.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Volunteer Management:
- Coordinates
the Global Health Volunteer Program (GHVP) for all volunteers traveling to
Bumwalukani in conjunction with FIMRC’s Director of Volunteer Programs
(USA-based). - Works
in liaison with the project staff to develop unique itineraries for our
international volunteers based on skill level, time in country, and
interests. - Coordinates
the Health Education Program and community campaigns with GHVP volunteers. - Serves
as a resource to the GHVP volunteers with information about Ugandan health
care and the needs of the communities in which FIMRC works. - Coordinates
all transportation, housing, and dietary request for GHVP Volunteers.
2. Health Education and
Community Outreach:
Community Outreach:
- Monitors
a strong health education program for the communities being served based
on community diagnostics and local needs in conjunction with the local
Health Outreach Team. - Coordinates
the health education program and community campaigns with GHVP volunteers
when appropriate. - Creates
systems to effectively monitor and evaluate community outreach programs in
the community and make necessary changes based on results.
3. Project Management:
- Oversees
and conducts fiscal operations, including accounting, budget planning,
authorizing expenditures and coordinating financial reporting. - Maintains
updated inventory of medicines and purchase necessary clinical supplies in
conjunction with clinic staff. - Maintains
patient database and patient census. - Manages
clinical and health outreach team personnel. - Sends
monthly clinic reports to the District Health Office (DHO) from Ugandan
Ministry of Health. - Determines
donation needs and communicates those needs regularly with FIMRC HQ team. - Coordinates
community public health activities with the District Health Office. - Keenly
tracks number of community members served through the projects and
complete official reports to be sent to the national office. - Monitors
the use of services to ensure effective use of resources for all projects. - Develops
and maintains partnerships with local and international agencies and
organizations to further FIMRC’s mission in the community and on a
national level. - Manages
special initiatives such as the Community Health Educator program to
ensure program development and growth.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should hold a relevant B.A. and / or B.S. - At
least two years’ international experience and strong intercultural
communication and facilitation skills. - Strong
quantitative aptitude. - Strong
sense of focus and attention to detail. - Expert
user of MS Excel and Word. - Interest
in global health programs and research. - Excellent
ability to manage multi-cultural team in resource poor setting. - Demonstrated
organizational skills, self-motivation, flexibility, ability to work and
thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, highly creative environment. - Possess
the ability to build and maintain strong partnership with organizations at
various levels. - Genuine
sense of concern for patients. - A
sense of humor is always an asset. - Best
mix of personality (we’re a small fun-loving bunch!) and skill set. - Commitment
to service. - Demonstrated
interest and leadership ability in working with young adults. - Ability
to live in rural village in Uganda.
How to Apply:
All candidates who seek to
apply are encouraged to email their cover letters, resumes, and contact
information to RPCV Meredith Mick, Chief Executive Officer, at
[email protected] at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be offered on a
rolling basis until the ideal candidate is selected.
apply are encouraged to email their cover letters, resumes, and contact
information to RPCV Meredith Mick, Chief Executive Officer, at
[email protected] at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be offered on a
rolling basis until the ideal candidate is selected.
Deadline: 31st October, 2014
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