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• Determine service provider location through a
  mapping exercise, based on three selection criteria:
• The availability of service
  providers looking for additional work;
• A demonstrable limitation of access
  to comprehensive SRH services; and
• Proximity of no more than a three
  hour travel distance to a MSU Center for referral and management of
  complications.

• Lead project introductory meetings with the
  District Health Officers and other stakeholders to foster buy-in
• Coordinate delivery of comprehensive training
  for the MS Ladies in areas including clinical health care delivery,
  business skills, reporting and client care, with the support of the
  Quality and Training Team.
• Ensure equipment, regular family planning
  commodities and transport allowances needed for service delivery are
  procured and and provided to MS Ladies.
• Deliver quality assurance and performance
  monitoring of services  by the MS
  Ladies through the coordination and provision of technical assistance and
  support supervision.
• Support MS Ladies in generating demand for
  their services
• Manage the development and execution of the
  channel business plan, on an annual basis, setting and delivering on
  realistic projections and expectation
• The jobholder will design and implement
  strategies to lead the channel towards financial sustainability, year on
  year
• Support the baseline and endline data
  research to measure the effectiveness of the intervention
• Design and monitor a cost effective reporting
  system for MS Ladies to report service numbers and income which guides
  accurate forecasting
• Provide advice and mentorship to the MS
  Ladies network as required, perform spot checks and develop individual
  performance improvement plans where required.

• Ensure MS Ladies are charging clients
  appropriately as per agreed MoUs.
• Responsible for ensuring all complication
  management processes with effective referral systems are adhered to and
  are reported on with support from the Quality Assurance Team
• Ensure compliance with;
• MSU & MOH clinical quality
  standards, including an annual MS Ladies QTA and incident reporting
• MSU finance policy and MSI
  anti-fraud and bribery guidelines within the channel
• MSI Sexual and Reproductive Health
  Commodities Quality Policy: V3
• Donor rules and regulations

• Responsible for accurate and timely
  accountability of funds allocated and dispersed for all activities in the
  region
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly
  activity plans and budgets to the Programme Manager as well as narrative
  reports and workplan updates as requested by the donor
• Collect accurate monthly data to be entered
  into the Sun System and ensure that it meets the data validation minimum
  standards
• Analysis of complex financial systems and
  data to identify effective mechanisms to increase cost efficiencies and
  channel income without compromising on quality or service numbers.
• Develop, test and implement strategies for
  the channel to head towards financial sustainability using income to
  expenditure and cost per CYP data informed through SUN financial
  accounting data
• Perform regular market analysis,
  demonstrating a deep understanding of market pricing and demand generation
  strategies of alternative FP providers within the regions of operations

• The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in
  Nursing / Diploma in midwifery with work experience to mid-level
  management level
• Clinical vocational training is desirable
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a line
  management position, preferably in the health management, family planning
  and/or  community development.
• Experience managing a large remote team and
  motivating a team through management techniques with a  track record of building and motivating
  teams to achieve objectives
• Evidence of building strong relationships
  with national government entities and personal experience and knowledge of
  Ugandan public health sector
• Previous experience in Budget management and
  excellent understanding of donor deliverables and contract requirements
• Previous experience in data analysis and
  financial understanding
• High competency across MS word, excel and
  PowerPoint
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and minimum
  standards essential
• Knowledge of Clinical Health, Community based
  work, Family Planning, Social Marketing and Commercial Health Services is
  an advantage
• Ability to offer coaching, mentoring and
  objective assessment of skills to MS ladies as part of the supervision
  process
• Knowledge of more than one Ugandan language
  desirable

• Initiative: Thinking ahead and taking action to
  make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution.
• Innovative: Thinking creatively so that ideas
  generated create a positive outcome.
• Effective Communication: Communicating through active
  listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body
  language, ensuring information is clear and concise.
• Team Player: Working as part of a team by being
  supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other.
• Responsive: 
  Being responsive to changing priorities and demands.
• Working Efficiently: Planning, prioritising and
  organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Sharing Information: Sharing information and knowledge
  whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• Focus on Learning: Taking responsibility for keeping
  knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop
  further
• Commitment: Awareness and understanding of
  goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the
  extra mile to meet role requirements
• Driven: Drive and determination to deliver results.
• Accountable: Taking responsibility for
  appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you
  demonstrate
• Embracing Change: Openness to embracing change within
  the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
• Motivated: Motivation towards achieving quality
  results to maximise potential

• Accountability of all staff to each other and
  our clients and stakeholders
• Equality of opportunity and access
• Value for money in the management of our
  resources

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