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• Work closely with the program manager in the development of annual,
  quarterly and monthly work-plans for the SUUBI and Women empowerment
  (Cartier project);
• Supervise and ensure smooth and effective program implementation at
  the m2m  supported health facilities
  across the region;
• Support the manager in the identification, recruitment, training and
  orientation of Site Coordinators and Mentor Mothers at both facility and
  community levels;
• Conduct regular site supervisory, coaching and on-job mentorship
  visits to health facilities implementing RMNCH/PMTCT ensuring provision of
  quality clinical, care and support services;
• Submit weekly monitoring plans and reports with recommendations for
  follow-up action to program management; report and suggest solutions for
  any concerns about partners or project related issues;
• Support roll out and implementation of Project Bio – Quality
  improvement (QI) initiatives at sites of focus to improve performance of
  the program against key indicators along the PMTCT cascade; liaise with
  relevant stakeholders to support timely execution of actions beyond the
  health facilities mandate.
• Support routine collection, reporting,  and data utilization to promote program
  quality for both facility and community levels;
• Work in close collaboration with the Program Manager and the
  Training & Community Liaison Coordinator, support the development of
  program activity budgets, and monitor and report expenditures
• Take the lead in coordination of community-facility linkages and
  referrals  strengthening activities
  including VHT activities, engagement of CBOs, religious leaders and other
  community structures
• Conduct regular meetings with Site Coordinators and Community Mentor
  Mother Coordinators to provide technical and administrative support
• Undertake performance appraisals for field staff, facilitate and
  evaluate individual training needs, and staff development
• Liaise with district health teams, facility and community levels,
  also forming strong relationships with local communities and partner
  organizations; represent m2m at the various districts levels as
  appropriate
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Program Manager

• The applicant for the m2m Program Officer job placement should
  preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Health,
  Nursing Sciences or related field
• Four years of experience in Health, Community work and PMTCT service
  delivery including 3 years in middle level Program Management
• Good working knowledge of relevant PMTCT protocols and policies in
  Uganda
• Experience with training and M&E
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills
• Dynamism, independence and creativity
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook and Internet)
• Excellent time management, reporting and writing skills
• Fluency in English and Luganda/Lusoga required

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