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Job Title:  Project Coordinator  

Organisation: Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF)

Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda

Reports to: Programs Manager – UYAHF

About Organisation:

Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum is a dynamic and leading youth led and youth serving health and human rights organization that works to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights for young people, enhance gender equality and promote economic empowerment and young people’s meaningful participation. UYAHF’s envisions a generation where young people are pro-active and meaningfully participate in national development processes and our overall goal is to empower adolescent girls and young women to live quality lives with equity, dignity and opportunities to realize their full potential.

About Project:

With funding from the German Doctors, UYAHF is going to implement a project “INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES (IEHS)” in the Districts of Butebo, Mbale, Budaka, and Bukedea with the aim to provide equitable access to comprehensive healthcare services, ensuring that every individual can receive quality preventive, curative, palliative, and rehabilitative care. By addressing healthcare disparities and promoting inclusive practices, we will work towards healthier communities by December 2025.

Job Summary:   The Project Coordinator will provide overall leadership, technical support, coordination and management of the project. He/she will facilitate implementation of project activities and assists in the development of technical project tools, materials and models.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting the day-to-day implementation of the project activities including planning and preparation of field activities and supervision of staff in field.
• Ensuring that financial accountability and reports are prepared and sent on time to the Programs Manager and GD Project Officer.
• Preparing and sharing monthly and Quarterly management and financial reports of the project with Programs Manager and GD Project Officer.
• Tracking the project budget including initiating requisitions and working with the finance team to ensure proper accountability of advanced funds.
• Coordinating the work of the short-term doctors, including their induction, debriefing, field introductions and movements with the driver.
• Overseeing the general wellbeing of the short-term doctors while in the country.
• Ensuring that all project logistics (materials supplies and equipment) are available at the right time and in the right quantities.
• Coordinating and scheduling travels, meetings and appointments for project staff and supporting engagement with partners.
• Organizing and coordinating project meetings, workshops, activities, and events etc.
• Maintaining close coordination and communication with Implementation teams, partners and collaborators, namely Government ministries, donors, District Local Governments, health facilities and the target communities.
• Mobilizing the support of community leaders, healthcare workers and other stakeholders for the project activities in the areas of implementation.
• Keeping proper records of all information related to the project.
• Participating in the preparation and execution of dissemination activities including preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, publications, blogs, and PowerPoint presentations and engaging in dissemination activities.
• Tracking progress against targets and document the project outputs.
• Guiding all the medical aspects of the project a a technical leader person.
• Perform any other project duties as may be assigned from time to time, by the Programs Manager and GD Project Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A suitable person MUST possess a bachelor’s degree in Human Medicine, Public Health, Environmental Health Science, or any health-related course.
• A postgraduate training in Public health, Environmental health science, Project planning and Management, International Development or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing of International development programs or International health-related projects.
• Should have strong project management skills including management and financial skills.
• Should have exceptional problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team including with diverse sectors.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to remote areas to supervise field activities.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to uyahfchannel@gmail.com and copy to : vmuhenda@uyahf.com and jnakato@uyahf.com Please include job applied for in the subject line of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

Deadline: 25th October 2024

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