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Job Title:  Project Coordinator

Organisation: Uganda Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (UNCDA)

Duty Station:  Sheema, Uganda

Reports to: UNCDA Program Manager

About US:

The NCD Alliance is a unique civil society network, dedicated to a world in which everyone can live a healthy and productive life, free from the preventable suffering, stigma, disability and death caused by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Beginning as an informal alliance in 2009 founded by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), World Heart Federation (WHF), the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union), in 2017 NCDA transitioned to register as a formal, membership-based, non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Job Summary:   The key purpose of this position is to support the Uganda NCD Alliance/ICI partnership to implement the Blue print Project in Western Uganda and strengthen coordination of UNCDA branch activities in Western Uganda in line with UNCDA Vision and Mission Reporting line: The Project Coordinator will report to the UNCDA Program Manager. She/he will be responsible for project Assistants, Branch teams and other program-based volunteers, interns and part time personnel attached to programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project implementation and Oversight:

• Coordinate implementation of UNCDA/ICI Blue print project and oversee effective implementation of UNCDA program activities in all branches in Western Uganda
• Coordinate NCDs screening and Awareness raising at Health facility and within the Community
• Support branch teams carry out branch-based activities within their specific branches.
• Provide NCDs updates to guide project implementation.
• Ensure effective communication between and within district teams and UNCDA Secretariat.
• Take leadership for the Blue Print project and other UNCDA supported projects.
• Work with the UNCDA branch team and partners to identify NCDs needs and funding opportunities for the branch (es).
• Receive, compile and submit project reports including Activity, Monthly and quarterly

Staff Management

• Manage branch teams in Sheema and surrounding UNCDA branches in Western Uganda.
• Support the Program Manager as required, to capacity-build branch teams and identify training needs within the branches and project teams.

Representation of UNCDA

• Attend meetings and webinars on behalf of UNCDA, sharing notes and learnings with UNCDA secretariat.
• Attend NCDs meetings within the districts or and as needed.
• Represent UNCDA in interactions with current and potential National and District health partners
• focussing on the NCDs agenda, clearly communicating our work, NCDs prevention and control philosophy and culture.

Clinical Expertise

• Assist UNCDA Program Manager to establish and prioritise NCDs clinical needs within the operational areas
• Provide guidance to UNCDA branch teams, UNCDA staff and volunteers regarding clinical questions when necessary.
• Work in close collaboration with ICI partners (based in Kenya) for a medical and clinical advisory service, equipment procurement, in collaboration with UNCDA and Ministry of Health.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a diploma in any clinical-related field (Nurse/midwife or Clinical Officer) and a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Administration and Management, or related field.
• At least three years’ experience working with projects.
• Proven track record in programmes operations.
• Possession of basic knowledge and skills in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage
• Experience in None communicable Diseases, community health services and programs is an asset
• Fluency in Runyakitara (particularly Runyankole-Rukiga) or any Bantu Language and English.

Competencies

• Strong leadership qualities with demonstrated ability to motivate teams.
• Ability to delegate to multitask.
• Proven track record in establishing and developing positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at operational level
• Basic skills and knowledge in project management and experience and process improvement
• Clarity in written and oral communication skills with ability to initiate and execute communications in a timely manner
• Experience in preparing and managing operational budgets.
• Interest, passion and commitment to social justice and community development.
• Ability to organize and set clear targets for tasks and deliverables, work and deliver effectively under pressure.
• Proven knowledge, skills and experience in computer applications: Ms Word, MS power point, spreadsheets and other data management computer applications.
• Ability and willingness to initiate manager online communications such as zoom, teams, google meet, WhatsApp, teleconferencing etc.
• Have an ability to produce outstanding work to a deadline.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested persons should send their applications (Cover letter and CV only) addressed to the Program Manager Uganda Non Communicable Diseases Alliance (UNCDA) via email: info@uncdaug.org copy to uncda.ug.org@gmail.com

Your cover letter should pay attention to all aspects of the job requirements; including academic, roles experience, competences etc.

NB: Only applications sent through the stated address will be received and processed. Any form or act of solicitation will lead to automatic disqualification at any stage of this application

Deadline: 5th April 2024

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