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Job Title:    District Activity Officer (2
Fresher Job Vacancies)

Organization:  Pathfinder International

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people,
regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to
have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they
choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and
health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual
and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception,
promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV
infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of
women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

About USAID Project:

Pathfinder International was awarded a five-year Family Planning Activity
(FPA) by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As a
lead implementing agency, Pathfinder with partners will play a catalytic role
in increasing access to modern contraception and reducing the unmet need for
voluntary family planning services in Uganda.

Job Summary:  The District
Activity Officer will support different districts per cluster in building
capacity and offering technical assistance to public facilities and drug
shops/pharmacies to ensure quality service delivery, compliance, timely
reporting. The DAO will work closely with the FPA team to identify capacity
needs and draw strategies to address those needs. They will work closely with
service delivery points and communities to ensure gender concerns are addressed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate must hold a University Degree in Public health, Development
Studies, Social Sciences, or related health fields. Proven expertise in
capacity building preferably in health.

·       
Three
years of experience working with SRH program, two of which should be in family
planning.

·       
Excellent
report writing skills.

·       
Familiarity
with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in the
Districts.

·       
Excellent
inter-personal skills, and ability to maintain strong relationships across
different cultures, with district and community structures.

·       
Possession
of a valid riders permit and knowledge of the local language in the district of
Bulissa and Kiryandongo a MUST.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter indicating the job
title in the subject line to the Human Resources Manager USAID/Uganda Family
Planning Activity (FPA) and a detailed CV indicating current and expected gross
salary, telephone contacts and three of the most recent referees; preferably
supervisors to ugandajobs@pathfinder.org

Deadline: 16^th October
2020 by 5:00pm

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