Job Title: Public Health Doctor (2 Vacancies)
Organisation: Ministry of Health
Funding Source: Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization
(GAVI)
(GAVI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The
Government of The Republic of Uganda has received financing from the Global
Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI) towards the cost of the Health
Systems Strengthening and immunization strengthening in Uganda.
Government of The Republic of Uganda has received financing from the Global
Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI) towards the cost of the Health
Systems Strengthening and immunization strengthening in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support and participate in planning,
setting of targets and budgeting for UNEPI activities - Offer technical support in monitoring of EPI
performance at central and district levels - Support UNEPI in vaccines forecasting and
quantification, ordering, procurement and distribution - The incumbent will support EPI program in
making mandatory reports like Joint Report Format, Annual Health Sector reports
& Joint Appraisal Reports - Coordinate EPI advocacy, mobilization and
communication efforts for the Ministry of Health as recommended by EPI
review - Provide support to UNEPI in writing proposals
for vaccine introductions and other sustainable immunization financing
concepts - Actively participate in disease surveillance
activities undertaken by the program - Participate in building capacity of health
workers in knowledge and skills, developing/updating EPI standards, supervision
and data management - Support the program in monitoring the implementation
of routine immunization activities, national/sub-national immunization
activities and introduction of new vaccines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for these jobs must hold a
first degree in medicine. Possession of a masters’ degree in Public Health
(in addition to MD) preferred - A minimum of five years’ experience in a
demanding results driven environment, preferably in the public sector
and/or with Ministry of Health, with increasing levels of responsibility - Strong process management skills, high level
of organization and good attention to detail - Significant exposure and experience in
designing and delivering of capacity building interventions for healthcare
workers - Computer skills in Microsoft office (Word,
Excel, Power Point) - Exceptional communication and relationship
management skills - Excellent track record working in challenging
multi-stakeholder environments - Previous exposure and experience in planning,
monitoring and evaluation of system activities - Previous work in immunization services
delivery is an added advantage - Evidence of scientific research, publication
and proposal development for funding
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their
applications addressed to the Permanent Secretary, MOH to the address below;
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their
applications addressed to the Permanent Secretary, MOH to the address below;
Ministry
of Health,
of Health,
Plot
6 Lourdel Road, Room C107,
6 Lourdel Road, Room C107,
P.O.
Box 7272, Kampala,
Box 7272, Kampala,
Kampala.
Uganda.
Uganda.
Deadline: 22nd February, 2016
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