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Job Title:    HSS Program Officer/ Cluster Coordinator

Organisation: Amref Health Africa

Duty Station: Iganga, Uganda

Reports to: Program Manager

About US:

Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organization based in Africa. With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and Western Africa providing services to over 30 countries. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by increasing sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources for health, health service delivery, and investments in health. Our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.

Job Summary:  The primary focus of this position is to lead the implementation of the Health System Strengthening (HSS) component and undertake the cluster coordination role for the SRHR/SGBV project. S/he will strengthen the capacity of SRHR/SGBV district and health facility governance structures to improve coordination and quality of service provision to the young people and women of reproductive age. The HSS/cluster coordinator will implement and support strategies and approaches that improve the organizational performance of targeted hospitals and health facilities with emphasis on the improvement of SRHR/SGBV services in line with government standards and priorities. Support will be strongly focused on working closely with other partners and stakeholders supporting HSS components i.e. Health Information Systems, health workforce, service delivery, essential medicines and financing in order to serve and empower young people and women of reproductive age to enjoy their SRH and rights. This will include a focus on capacity building for SRHR/SGBV service delivery, advocacy for accountability of health resources and improving the communication between the facility and the community, it serves. This position is based in the three clusters of the project, but implementing a district based approach.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Implementation

• Collaborate with the District Health Office (DHO) to build the capacity of District Health Team (DHMT) to functionalize all health governance structures and strengthen linkages to the community to improve SRHR/SGBV services.
• Collaborate with the DHO, CDO and partners to develop integrated district-based work and implementation plans
• Collaborate with other technical program leads to develop and implement training schedules for health care workers.
• Document and communicate findings and key lessons for improved accountability and quality reporting.
• Work to adopt the use of quality improvement approaches in SRHR/SGBV service delivery.

Coordination of the cluster:

• Oversee all cluster program work; coordinate all cluster activity implementation ensuring integration of all components of the project.
• Provide logistical and financial oversight to activities by working closely with the program accounts assistant and administration officer.
• Organize cluster review and management meetings on a regular basis; follow up actions for staff welfare, and program implementation.
• Identify cluster challenges and inform management accordingly for support.
• Represent the SRHR/SGBV program at district level stakeholders meetings
• Promote team accountability, coordination, quality and a sense of urgency with responsiveness to the district, community and health facility needs.
• Request for relevant programmatic documents, policy guidelines, SOPs and logistical needs as required by the cluster.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the cluster based staff and ensuring that the project assets (Site phones, Computer -tablets) are properly secured and kept in good working condition
• Security: Ensure safety of the cluster office and the team.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Public Health, medical clinical or related field with at least 4 years of professional experience working with the government health system
• Previous experience working on health accountability and governance and SRHR/SGBV service delivery program
• Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance at individual, health facility and district levels and in-depth understanding of Uganda healthcare system
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal and professional relationships with local government officials, and other key stakeholders in the health sector
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in strengthening either all or some of the components of the health system.
• Demonstrable writing and analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proven skills in networking, collaboration, health facility and organizational development
• Good reporting, communication and representation skills.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in leading teams and working in a consortium will be an added advantage.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates need to be dynamic and below the age of 40 years.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include an updated CV including three work related referees and a cover letter addressed to the Human Resource Business Partner, Amref Health Africa in Uganda.

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Deadline: 13^th May 2023.

NB: We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination or harassment.

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