Job Title: Programme Assistant – Health
Organization: VSO
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Salary Range: UGX 17,500,000 p.a.
About VSO:
VSO
is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that
works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our
high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build
capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives
and make the world a fairer place.
is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that
works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our
high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build
capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives
and make the world a fairer place.
Job Summary: The Programme Assistant – Health will offer
support in project implementation, M&E, partnership building, operational
planning and support. The Programme Assistant will work closely with the
Programme Manager ensure health projects are delivered against timeframes and
output and outcome targets/ objectives within the programme strategy and
project plans. She / he will ensure that programme/project documentation is in
place and up-to-date as per VSO guidelines and donor requirements, including
for volunteer placements and donor reporting.
support in project implementation, M&E, partnership building, operational
planning and support. The Programme Assistant will work closely with the
Programme Manager ensure health projects are delivered against timeframes and
output and outcome targets/ objectives within the programme strategy and
project plans. She / he will ensure that programme/project documentation is in
place and up-to-date as per VSO guidelines and donor requirements, including
for volunteer placements and donor reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme Support:
- Work closely with other programme staff to
collate financial and narrative reporting information on projects and
implemented activities - Provide technical input for the health
programme, signature package and other relevant project documents - Actively seek and cultivate working
partnerships with partners such as the regional hospitals and district
health offices - Offer support in the development and
implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools such as case studies,
including a linkage to the health HMIS system - Provide input for the health volunteer
newsletter and regional newsletter.
Volunteer Support:
- Support volunteers in project implementation,
correspondence documentation and monitoring and encourage prompt
completion of volunteer reports, evaluations and references. - Provide volunteer logistical support, as the
first in-country point-of-contact for national and international
volunteers
Administration/Logistics:
- Coordinate travel arrangements availability,
organise accommodation and day-to-day logistical needs - Ensure administration systems are efficient
and customer friendly - Work with other VSO employees to take
appropriate action to ensure volunteers’ safety - Provide cover for the Programme Manager when
he/she is touring.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should have broad knowledge
and understanding of maternal and new-born health. - Good understanding of the government of Uganda
health system. - Previous exposure and experience in M&E
systems. - Previous experience and preferably access to
the HMIS system. - Working knowledge of administrative,
logistical and office support services. - Experience in activity level reporting with
good writing skills. - Ability to build strong working relationships
and partnerships in a multi-cultural environment. - Must be ready to travel around and outside
the country. - Previous knowledge gained within a
volunteering/NGO context and Northern Uganda an advantage - Able to speak local languages (Acholi, Luo)
- Motor bike riding required
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking
on the web link below.
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking
on the web link below.
Deadline: 30th June 2016
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