Learning and Knowledge Management Officer Job Opportunities – Makerere University School of Public Health

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Job Title:   Learning and Knowledge Management Officer    

Organisation: Makerere University School of Public Health

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager, Programs

 

About US:

The Makerere University School of Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (Mak SPH-METS) Program is a five-year (2020-2025) CDC-funded Cooperative Agreement. The MakSPH-METS program emerged out of the growing recognition of the importance of evidence-based decision making for an AIDS Free Generation in Uganda. The overall purpose of the Program is to establish coordinated and effective national and district systems for the management of strategic information for a robust HIV response.

 

Job Summary: The Learning and Knowledge Management Officer is responsible for developing, supporting, and facilitating knowledge and information management related to implementation of the project including documentation of all learning points and producing knowledge products in order to facilitate replication of good practices and learning.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the Knowledge Management Plan for the METS Program;
  • Ensure an effective process of collecting and disseminating lessons learnt from capacity building activities and other interventions by the program;
  • Conduct analysis of program data, document and generate knowledge materials for publication;
  • Analyze the lessons learnt from key programmatic areas and provide recommendations for best practices in improving METS program implementation;
  • Work closely with the Communication and Public Relations Officer in enriching and updating METS Website and other visibility efforts;
  • Play a key role in knowledge integration and dissemination, as well as introducing new tools and technology that can enhance the function of the METS program;
  • Liaise with the Ministry of Health in supporting knowledge products and portals designed and maintained by the METS program
  • Establish effective partnerships and collaborations with relevant networks, organisations and other partners in developing knowledge products, planning and organising knowledge events related to the Data Science and Informatics, Disease Surveillance and Response and Health Systems Strengthening;
  • Provide technical support for training and mentorship activities;
  • Actively contribute to grant writing in order to secure additional funding and ensure program expansion;
  • Lead the conduct of internal evaluations of METS capacity building activities, and use the results as basis to improve the existing programmes, SOPs, modules and/or guidelines;
  • Develop and maintain a database that consists of relevant knowledge products, resource persons and training providers on knowledge management;
  • Conduct monitoring and evaluation of the overall implementation of Knowledge Management plan and prepare periodic reports that consist of reviews, analyses, evaluations and recommendations to improve the overall implementation of Knowledge Management plan.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Public Health or other related disciplines.
  • At least five years’ experience and exposure to knowledge management and capacity development.
  • Excellent skills in capturing, analysing, managing and disseminating information effectively using appropriate information systems;
  • Good skills in developing a variety of written materials for different audiences;
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Planning and organising: Ability to establish a coherent course of action to achieve goals, ability to translate plans into actions, organise work, monitor & review outcomes, and communicate the results clearly both orally and in writing;
  • Communications and interpersonal skills: Ability to expresses thoughts clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing to different audiences, and ability to relate well with others and to maintain relations with cordiality and diplomacy;
  • Ability to work in a multi‐disciplinary setting and under pressure.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit a motivational letter, resume with contacts of three (3) professional referees and copies of all relevant academic documents as ONE PDF FILE to mets@musph.ac.ug

 

Note: Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Deadline: Friday, 18th February 2022 by 5:00pm

 

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