Job Title: Project Officer
Organization: AMREF
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project
Manager
Manager
About US:
Amref Health Africa is an
International NGO founded in Kenya in 1957. Our Headquarters are in Nairobi
with major programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and
two regional hubs in Southern and Western Africa based in South Africa and
Senegal Respectively. Working with and through African communities, health
systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that
prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa
is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and
empowering communities, our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.
International NGO founded in Kenya in 1957. Our Headquarters are in Nairobi
with major programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and
two regional hubs in Southern and Western Africa based in South Africa and
Senegal Respectively. Working with and through African communities, health
systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that
prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa
is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and
empowering communities, our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.
Job Summary: The Project
Officer will steer the technical implementation of the MCH/SRH Project in
Nakaseke District.
Officer will steer the technical implementation of the MCH/SRH Project in
Nakaseke District.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Planning and Coordination:
- Plan
and coordinate the implementation of activities in the project; - Actively
participate in district HIV/AIDS program review and annual planning meetings
to provide technical assistance in defining tangible targets, project
objectives, and revision of indicators.
2. Project Development: Actively contribute to formulating strategies
to increase SMC and reduce HIV transmission through sexual routes in line with
government strategies and policies.
to increase SMC and reduce HIV transmission through sexual routes in line with
government strategies and policies.
3. Capacity Development:
- Work
with all relevant stakeholders to address training, especially in VHT and
capacity-building needs and deliver relevant interventions to the
beneficiaries in the project areas; - Liaise
with the district health officials to assess health facility
infrastructure needs with regard to MCH/SRH provision and plan for the
provision of those within the project work plan and budget; - Work
with the District Health Team to educate VHTs and beneficiaries on MCH/SRH
activities including referral systems; - Develop
appropriate I EC and other behavior change communication materials in
coordination with ACP, District Health Teams, and other Behavioral
Scientist and ensure appropriate translation into local languages,
distribution, and utilization; and - Work
closely with district local government to train TBAs communities, health
workers, and VHTs on strategies to improve MCH/SRH activities and ensure
quality aata collection in partnership with project M and E Officer.
4. Stakeholder Management
- Work
in liaison with all relevant stakeholders, to implement community- based
Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) linked to existing Ministry
of Health systems, facilitate usage and ensure a solid records management
systems; - In
charge of increasing community participation in MCH/SRH and other relevant
integrated health area activities using established structures and civil
society partnerships; and - Work
closely with District Health Teams to promote, review/ develop track and
use health indicators in health system planning and identify best
practices that can be translated into scale-up activities.
5. Monitoring &
Evaluation: actively monitor
performance indicators and progress against milestones.
Evaluation: actively monitor
performance indicators and progress against milestones.
6. Research and Documentation:
- Take
part in conducting research and documentation of best practices and
lessons learnt; - Collection
of human interest stories; and Dissemination.
7. Perform any other tasks:
- Actively
participate in national programmes implemented at district level but have
a bearing on MCH/SRH programmatic areas e.g. Child health days, etc. - Represent
the project manager on duties outside the district e.g., planning
meetings, workshops, NGO Forum Meetings e.t.c.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Health related field or
Social Sciences - At
least four (4) years’ experience in implementing activities in MCH/SRH and
Experience in project implementation, management, design and planning. - Demonstrated
initiative and attention to detail; - Excellent
computer skills including word, Excel, Outlook, Power point; - Good
interpersonal skills; - Possess
excellent Oral and written communication.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly
encouraged to send an updated CV including three work related referees and
cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in
Uganda to [email protected]. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
encouraged to send an updated CV including three work related referees and
cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in
Uganda to [email protected]. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
Deadline: Tuesday, 27th January, 2015 by 5 pm.
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