Organisation:
Intra Health International
Intra Health International
Project Name:
USAID Strengthening Human Resources for Health (SHRH) Project
USAID Strengthening Human Resources for Health (SHRH) Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Intra Health:
For over 30 years, in more
than 100 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to
better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health
care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health
systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration
with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private- sector
organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and
contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers
to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies,
information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve
with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.
than 100 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to
better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health
care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health
systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration
with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private- sector
organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and
contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers
to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies,
information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve
with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.
About USAID Intra Health SHRH Project:
The purpose of the
Strengthening Human Resources for Health (SHRH) project is to strengthen the
capacities of central ministries, districts, health professional councils, PNFP
and health training institutions to effectively and efficiently plan, manage
and utilize the health workforce; and strengthen systems for sustained health
worker performance to improve health outcomes for the people of Uganda.
Strengthening Human Resources for Health (SHRH) project is to strengthen the
capacities of central ministries, districts, health professional councils, PNFP
and health training institutions to effectively and efficiently plan, manage
and utilize the health workforce; and strengthen systems for sustained health
worker performance to improve health outcomes for the people of Uganda.
Job Summary: The
Program Officer, Knowledge Management and External Communications will be
tasked with ensuring effective communication for the SHRH project and raise its
profile with external audiences. The Program Officer will be responsible for
documenting and disseminating key program achievements to various stakeholders
including USG and non USG development partners, government departments and the
general population. The Program Officer will be responsible for documenting and
reporting on program activities through a variety of media outlets, including
newspapers and the internet.
Program Officer, Knowledge Management and External Communications will be
tasked with ensuring effective communication for the SHRH project and raise its
profile with external audiences. The Program Officer will be responsible for
documenting and disseminating key program achievements to various stakeholders
including USG and non USG development partners, government departments and the
general population. The Program Officer will be responsible for documenting and
reporting on program activities through a variety of media outlets, including
newspapers and the internet.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Work
closely with program senior management to develop a SHRH strategic
communication and documentation plan and oversee its implementation
Work
closely with program senior management to develop a SHRH strategic
communication and documentation plan and oversee its implementation
·
The
incumbent will also identify key program areas for documentation and
dissemination
The
incumbent will also identify key program areas for documentation and
dissemination
·
Take
lead in the documentation of key program achievements including writing,
success stories, news briefs and blogs
Take
lead in the documentation of key program achievements including writing,
success stories, news briefs and blogs
·
Support
project staff on all technical presentations and reports to ensure polished
final products with appropriate USG and project branding.
Support
project staff on all technical presentations and reports to ensure polished
final products with appropriate USG and project branding.
·
Offer
technical support to program staff to increase visibility of key program events
Offer
technical support to program staff to increase visibility of key program events
·
Build
staff capacity in documentation and communication
Build
staff capacity in documentation and communication
·
Perform
any other assigned duties
Perform
any other assigned duties
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate for the USAID Intra Heath International Project Program
Officer, Knowledge Management and External Communications should hold a
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, mass media, journalism, social sciences,
marketing or other relevant field
The
ideal candidate for the USAID Intra Heath International Project Program
Officer, Knowledge Management and External Communications should hold a
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, mass media, journalism, social sciences,
marketing or other relevant field
·
Additional
training in behavior change communication and/or project planning and
management
Additional
training in behavior change communication and/or project planning and
management
·
A
minimum of three to six years’ experience supporting donor-funded project
knowledge sharing/ management and communications activities
A
minimum of three to six years’ experience supporting donor-funded project
knowledge sharing/ management and communications activities
·
Demonstrated
excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal
skills in English
Demonstrated
excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal
skills in English
·
Demonstrated
competence in graphic design, for example Adobe Creative Suite
Demonstrated
competence in graphic design, for example Adobe Creative Suite
·
Ability
to conduct rapid stakeholder analysis and design appropriate communication
messages based on identified needs
Ability
to conduct rapid stakeholder analysis and design appropriate communication
messages based on identified needs
·
Proven
experience developing communication messages
Proven
experience developing communication messages
·
Experience
working with a variety of donors and USAID in particular
Experience
working with a variety of donors and USAID in particular
·
Computer
literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point, and graphic design software
Computer
literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point, and graphic design software
·
Familiarity
and experience working with the Uganda health care system, the Ministry of Health,
District Government, and other development organizations in Uganda would be an
added advantage
Familiarity
and experience working with the Uganda health care system, the Ministry of Health,
District Government, and other development organizations in Uganda would be an
added advantage
·
Experience
working on USAID-funded projects is desirable
Experience
working on USAID-funded projects is desirable
Personal Competencies:
·
Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly
different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that result in improvement
of IntraHealth’s performance and meeting objectives, results and global
commitments.
Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly
different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that result in improvement
of IntraHealth’s performance and meeting objectives, results and global
commitments.
·
Accountability:
Holds self and others
accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions;
follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the
greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth’s
success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and
equitable treatment of others in all activities.
Accountability:
Holds self and others
accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions;
follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the
greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth’s
success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and
equitable treatment of others in all activities.
·
Service
Excellence: Knowledge
of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes and
techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and
meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service
directly or indirectly.
Service
Excellence: Knowledge
of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes and
techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and
meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service
directly or indirectly.
·
Effective
Communication (Oral and Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques;
ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple,
clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately
interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate
communication behaviors
Effective
Communication (Oral and Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques;
ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple,
clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately
interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate
communication behaviors
·
Planning
and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies;
identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work; foresees risks
and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors and adjusts plans and
actions as necessary.
Planning
and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies;
identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work; foresees risks
and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors and adjusts plans and
actions as necessary.
·
Interpersonal
Relationships:
Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across
Divisions, Departments/Country Office in a constructive and collaborative
manner.
Interpersonal
Relationships:
Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across
Divisions, Departments/Country Office in a constructive and collaborative
manner.
·
Effective
Oral and Written Communication: Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques;
ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple,
clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately
interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate
communication behaviors
Effective
Oral and Written Communication: Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques;
ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple,
clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately
interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate
communication behaviors
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly
encouraged to send their applications to the Senior Administration & HR
Officer including an updated CV, 2 writing samples and photocopies of their
certificates and testimonials via email to [email protected]
encouraged to send their applications to the Senior Administration & HR
Officer including an updated CV, 2 writing samples and photocopies of their
certificates and testimonials via email to [email protected]
NB:
Total file size of attachments should not exceed 2MB.
Total file size of attachments should not exceed 2MB.
Deadline: 16th December 2016
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