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Job Title:   Assistant Project Officer – Health Systems Strengthening (Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: Cordaid

Duty Station: Kalangala, Uganda

Reports to: RBF Coordinator and Systems Strengthening Manager

About Cordaid:

Cordaid is a Dutch international NGO, that believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for just and sustainable societies where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise, and solidarity across borders. We aim at maximizing our social impact and contributing to systemic change. We operate where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where lack of opportunities and service delivery keep families in extreme poverty. Cordaid has been active in Uganda for over 25 years; and our programmes currently focus on three thematic areas: resilience, investments and humanitarian aid.

Job Summary:   The Assistant Project Officer –  Health Systems strengthening will be responsible for the implementation and reporting of the top up SRHR activities (Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign) in Kalangala district. S/he will work with the public and private health facilities, to ensure smooth implementation and coordination of  Heroes affiliated projects. S/he will be responsible for realizing the objectives as formulated in the Technical Proposal. S/he will report directly to the Project Coordinator.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Implementation and Reporting

• Lead implementation and coordination of SRHR activities, including Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, and HPV vaccination campaign) in Kalangala district
• Participate in training and mentorship of both the public and private health facilities in Kalangala district on RBF modalities and delivery of Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign) in Kalangala district
• Prepare monthly and weekly activity plans and submission for approval by programme manager
• Participate in the project data collection and analysis and prepare and submit the monthly and quarterly progress reports
• Work with other consortium staff (Amref and Mifumi) to ensure synergy in project implementation in Kalangala district.
• Coordinate social mobilization and demand creation activities for Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign) in Kalangala district.
• Ensure Cordaid representation and Participation in all partners’ engagement events and meetings/forum, in relation to SRHR / Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign) in Kalangala district

Planning, monitoring and evaluation 

• Responsible to assess which information is relevant for planning, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Fills in the required PME format and assesses what extra PME information beside the standard formats is of importance.
• Analyses and draws conclusions from PME information and makes these accessible to stakeholders;
• Develop clear quarterly work plans and budgets for validation by the Project Manager; Check budget vs expenses for tasks assigned to him/her;
• inform the Project Manager immediately on cases of fraud and/or corruption or over – / under spending more than the norm, affecting the program results;
• Deliver timely and good quality input to project reports as requested by the Project Manager; Keep good relations with team members;
• Assist the Communications department with information on project and campaign issues and visits of volunteers, press and benefactors etc;
• Assist in developing proposals at the request of the PM; Actively promote and brand Cordaid initiatives wherever appropriate and possible;
• Adheres to the code of conduct and Integrity Policies, reports concerns and follows regular integrity trainings.

Other     

• Perform other duties as relevant for the project as per the Project Manager’s request
• Manage local project related security matters as they pertain to individual safety and security and offer advice on updating the security plans.
• Any other duties assigned by the manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Graduate degree Or Diploma in Public Health, Nursing/midwifery, Clinical Medicine or a similar discipline. Preferred Registered Midwife/Nurse or Clinical Officer
• Good experience and knowledge in the area of Reproductive Maternal, New born, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) and SGBV, including Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign
• Good experience in delivering Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign.
• Any knowledge of Results Based Financing and health systems strengthening context in Uganda.
• Possess excellent technical skill in health research and program, and project performance assessment.
• Excellent data analytical skills and interpretation, sound quantitative and qualitative skills (managing, analysis and interpretation of data)
• A good knowledge of the Ugandan health sector is a solid advantage.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to establish good working relationships, to transfer skills and knowledge, and to provide technical assistance to key actors.
• Fully proficient in the following software applications: Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook,
• Knowledge of and experience in working with DHIS2.
• An excellent command of the English and luganda as a local language.
• Readiness and flexibility to work in Kalangala district

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 14th March 2025

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