Entry Level NGO Careers – Community Development Facilitator – Nursing at World Vision International

Organisation: World Vision International 
Project Name: MNCH Project
Duty Station: Butaleja, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator-Butaleja MNCH Project 
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families
and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does
not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our
Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart,
the will to make it so.”  
Job Summary: The Nursing Community Development Facilitator
will support the Project Team in all aspects of Newborn Care, Goal Oriented
ANC, Post Natal Care aspects, and community based MNCH.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Take the lead in the roll out of the MNCH
    projects in the Project site by ensuring that the projects are using the
    most appropriate innovative and cost effective technologies.
  • Offer necessary technical guidance to
    system’s partners during the course of the project
  • Manage, and supervise all core interventions
    at the lower level with in the DIP
  • Ensure that all MNCH and other related
    deliverables are achieved according to the detailed implementation plan.
  • Supervise the rollout of the MNCH data
    collection process at the community and health facility level
  • Work closely with health staff and program
    development team in the roll out of baseline surveys and evaluation of the
    project as required
  • Actively contribute to the preparation of
    quality monthly, quarterly and annual project progress reports for
    submission on to the support office and the donor.
  • Prepare for and participate in evaluation
    of the project when required
  • Participates in meetings and contribute
    to  organization development
  • Liaise with development agencies and
    partners on collaborative work related to MNCH and other initiatives to
    position World Vision as a strategic partner in mhealth landscape
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The Community Development
    Facilitator-Nursing should hold a good University Degree in Nursing or
    Midwifery.
  • A minimum of  two years’ experience of working in the
    area of Maternal Newborn and Child Health
  • Knowledge of community based MNCH
    integrated services
  • Good knowledge and experience of public
    health system and structures
  • Good working knowledge of MNCH
    methodologies and other related approaches
  • Strong interpersonal communication and
    counseling skills.
  • A mature and committed Christian, able to
    stand above denominational diversities
  • Demonstrated commitment to World Vision’s
    mission statement and Core Values
How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified
candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via
email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the
People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the
email subject line.
NB: Qualified
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 19th August, 2014

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