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• Develop policies, systems and processes on education and health
  basing on the National and SOS policies, regulations and guidelines and
  submits to the Board for approval.
• Develop strategies for implementation of education and health
  policies and propose improvements thereon.
• Develop the marketing strategy for the facilities
• Gathers and keeps up to date all the necessary Government education
  and health care policies, regulations and guidelines.
• Provide guidance and support to facility heads in the proper
  interpretation and application of education and health policies,
  regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct policy formulation and dialogue forums / workshops.
• Undertake market research to identify initiatives that can improve
  the quality of education and health care services at SOS.
• Develop strategic business alliances with other organisations to
  support the SOS mission.

• Develop short and long-term plans and budgets for the education and
  health facilities.
• Contribute to the development of the overall SOS Uganda strategic
  plan
• Lead and support the strategic plan development of education and
  health facilities.
• Provide technical support to the education and health facilities to
  ensure that they contribute to the overall SOS mission and strategy.
• Align education and health strategies to the overall SOS Uganda
  strategic plan.
• Develop a range of initiatives to improve existing services and
  create new opportunities using technology.
• Develop entrepreneurial education within the school system.
• Attend project meetings and support key staff to discuss activities
  and develop new ideas / projects to improve quality of education and
  health care.
• Visit the facilities regularly to ensure effective and quality
  performance.
• Compile and prepare the national education and health work
  performance

• In consultation with Facility Heads, prepare annual budgets for the
  education and health facilities and submit to the Board for approval.
• Use the approved budget to proactively monitor and control financial
  performance to ensure value for money.
• Propose revisions to the budget, if necessary, in response to
  significant or unforeseen developments.
• Provide on-going budgetary information on monthly and quarterly
  basis.
• Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends
  and requirements of the facility development plans and also to forecast
  future budgets.
• Identify types of investments which are appropriate for schools and
  health facilities, taking account of risks and SOS target groups.
• Put in place formal service level agreements with service providers
  and monitor their effectiveness and implementation.

• Design and maintain and administrative system that delivers outcomes
  based on the objectives and goals of the schools and health facilities.
• Manage systems and establish processes to coordinate all facilities
  and intervention across the  across
  the four locations.
• Define responsibilities and develop structures to ensure effective
  communication among all the key stakeholders.
• Design a process structure for decision making, information flow and
  managing resources.
• Benchmark systems and information to assess trends and make
  appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to educational  and health policies and procedures.
• Follows-up with facilities to receive timely work performance
  reports.

• Develop an M&E monitoring framework and design tools to monitor
  and report on the performance of education and health facilities.
• Design tools and systems to continuously monitor child protection in
  the education and health facilities.
• Develop a quality management system to provide information and
  support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of quality standards
  in the facilities.
• Establish systems to monitor and report

• Manage recruitment, performance management, appraisal and
  development of staff in education and health facilities.
• Monitor compliance with HR policies, regulations and guidelines,
  ensuring that staff are well informed of such policies and procedures.
• Identify skills, knowledge and experience required by staff to
  undertake existing and future planned activities.
• Assess capacity gaps and implement a capacity development plan.
• Manage staff discipline and grievance procedures.

• Supervise planning and construction projects ensuring that they are
  in line with the contractual obligations.
• Ensure safety, security and maintenance of operational premises.
• Manage the purchase, maintenance and repair of facility equipment,
  furniture and fittings.
• Follow sound practices for estate management and grounds
  maintenance.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for the provision of quality
  education and health care.
• Ensure provision and monitoring of ancillary services in the
  facilities, including catering and cleaning.

• Act as the Health and Safety Officer for the education and health
  facilities.
• Develop a health and safety policy and ensure its implementation.
• Develop a safety and health risk management plan
• Put in place systems and mechanisms to monitor, measure and report
  health and safety issues to the senior management team.

• The applicant must hold an MA / MSc in Education, Public
  Administration or Business Management or similar disciplines
• Or, Bachelor’s Degree with a Post graduate training in Business
  Management, Financial Management or Human Resource Management
• At least ten years’ experience in education / health with at least 4
  years in a senior management position managing an education of health
  business entity.
• Experience working with 
  Government line Ministries and local governments  
• Demonstrated marketing, management and leadership skills.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to use MS Office and databases
• Knowledge of current commercial trends and branding
• Proven experience in managing projects
• Experience in writing business plans
• A good understanding of digital media and technology
• Strategic Thinking skills
• Analysis and Problem-solving Skills
• Experience of leading negotiations and influencing key decisions at
  a senior level, including proven experience of managing change.
• Proven ability to communicate knowledge, ideas and issues around
  quality of education and health care service delivery.
• Good understanding of SOS CV Uganda strategic direction with regard
  to child right and rights-based approaches.

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