The Ugandan Jobline

Job Title:   Manager Capacity Building

Organisation: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda (Baylor-Uganda)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Finance Manager

About US:

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is an indigenous not-for-profit child health and development organisation affiliated to the Baylor College of Medicine International Paediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI), a Network of paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment Children’s Clinical Centres of Excellence and international program offices in 11 countries across Africa and Eastern Europe.

Job Summary:   The Capacity Building Manager is a full-time position based in Kampala. S/he will provide technical support to Baylor-Uganda program and business development teams and work closely with the Director Health Systems Strengthening to develop, implement and evaluate capacity building strategies, interventions, and best practices in line with Baylor Uganda’s Mission and National guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Human Resources for Health Capacity Building

• Work with program, district teams and other relevant stakeholders to conduct training and mentorship needs assessments.
• Deliver direct technical capacity building leadership and assistance including conducting and monitoring training of trainers and mentors; ensuring that delivery of training/mentorship is cascaded by trainers in a cost efficient/ effective and sustainable way.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the capacity building programs.
• Innovate and implement evidence-based and sustainable capacity building approaches.
• Lead and/or support development of quality training materials, job aides, standard operating protocols, curricula, and other capacity building materials as needed.
• Develop and create demand for virtual capacity building approaches.
• Provide technical assistance to districts to fully functionalize their Human Resource Information Systems in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Plan for and support the installation of e-learning platforms such as the ECHO/Zoom platform at supported Baylor-Uganda sites in the Baylor-Uganda mandated regions.
• Compile and submit periodic capacity building project reports.

Business Development

• Set up competitive training programs for Baylor-Uganda; including online/e-learning training packages.
• Support development, implementation and evaluation of Baylor-Uganda revenue development and diversification plan.
• Develop a marketing strategy for Baylor-Uganda customized training packages to allow for maximum visibility locally and internationally.
• Develop strategic partnerships & networks with key actors/stakeholders to enhance their participation in the Training programs, and accreditation of training courses and institution.
• Participate in developing fundable training and other organizational grant proposals with other members of the organization (e.g. Business Development team, Technical teams).
• Identify and respond to opportunities for Baylor Uganda consultancy services in capacity building in collaboration with the Business Development and Technical teams.

Management of Training Center Operations

• Establish a Training Institute for Baylor-Uganda
• Develop and monitor implementation of related work plans, and budgets in line with financial guidelines and Baylor Uganda’s mission.
• Develop systems and procedures for the operationalization of the ‘Baylor-Uganda Local and International Internship program’.
• Monitor and Evaluate revenue performance of the activities of the Training Institute to ascertain the relevance/viability of its training programs.
• Arrange for the training of the users of the e-learning platforms.
• Market all training programs on various mediums for maximum exposure both locally and internationally.
• Process documentation for the procurement of external consultancy services.

Curriculum Development

• Work with inhouse teams / or consultants to develop customized training programs and monitor their implementation in line with Baylor-Uganda’s Mission and National guidelines.
• Maintain a database of consultants that routinely provide specialized training at the centre.
• Develop policies and guidelines for delivering Continuous Professional Development opportunities for health workers in line with Baylor-Uganda’s mandate.

Leadership and People Management

• Provide leadership and direction to the program and Institute teams including training, coaching and performance appraisals of staff towards the achievement of directorate objectives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related field
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree
• Trainer of Trainers qualification
• Seven years of working experience with at least 3 years at senior managerial level with a reputable Non-Governmental Organization in the areas of health systems strengthening, project management, and financial management, curriculum development especially in the context of HIV/AIDS programs.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

Click Here

Note:

• Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified UNEB certificates as well as certified University Transcripts
• You must have at least a credit 6 in MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH at Ordinary Level (UCE).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 30^th October 2023

For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Related Jobs