The Ugandan Jobline

• Ensure effective implementation of the
  Project following up on the specialist outreaches in activities related to
  prevention and repair obstetric fistula.
• Promote stakeholders involvement in the
  development and operationalizaton of the project work plans.
• Play a leading role in the monitoring and
  evaluation of the project ensuring that all relevant data is captured and
  analyzed.
• Make certain partnership formation and
  advocacy aspects of the Fistula Repair Project/VVF.
• Guarantee that all facilities where AMREF
  has operational WF projects are well equipped and that the repair teams
  are qualified to do obstetric fistula repairs in line with the AMREF
  Strategy.
• Represent AMREF in key fora and relevant
  government and partner networks to ensure that the project plays a major
  role in the health system strengthening agenda in Uganda.
• Actively coordinate on a daily basis with
  the Ministry of Health and other Development partners in promoting access
  to specialized medical services in hard-to-reach settings.
• Advocate for integration of obstetric
  fistula prevention and repair interventions into national safe motherhood
  activities, thereby contributing to reduction in maternal morbidity,
  mortality and disability in Uganda.
• Follow up on the provision of surgical
  correction and rehabilitation for those with deformities, such as cleft
  lip and palate, in collaboration with surgical centers of excellence in
  the selected districts in Uganda.
• Work with national and local authorities
  to promote linkages between community levels of care and the formal health
  system, including disease prevention, detection and response programmes.
• Develop and implement systems of quality
  management of the project.
• Participate in the timely procurement of
  quality medical supplies for outreach services.
• Compile and submit timely activity reports
  for all projects.
• Participate in developing project
  concepts, proposals and budgets for the project.
• Actively participate in developing,
  testing and documenting pilot models, tools, and approaches for health
  systems strengthening activities to promote better access to quality
  health care.
• Identify training needs for health workers
  and other project stakeholders, developing and facilitating capacity
  building programmes, including refresher training at peripheral levels, to
  improve access to quality care.
• Participate in consultancies and
  evaluations relating to the project in designated areas.
• Participate in operational studies related
  to project implementation leading to standards of best practice.
• Participate in regular and periodic
  appraisals of projects and project staff and incorporating recommendations
  into project work.
• Actively engage MOH for clinical services,
  FTWG and other stakeholders to develop action plans for fistula repairs.
• Obtain IRB and NCST clearance for project
  studies together with the Communications team engage in running radio
  announcements/programs for upcoming VVF repair camps.
• Support in the development of find
  conducting operational research, disseminating and analyzing results, and
  publishing scientific papers.

• The applicant should possess a Bachelors’
  degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Clinical Medicine or any other related
  field
• A minimum of five years’ experience in clinical
  programs and specialist outreach services.
• Three years’ working experience with an
  SRH/Maternal Health system or programme.
• Extensive exposure and experience in
  Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and External Quality Assessment
  (EQA).
• Highly proficient in MOH reporting
  guidelines and national outreach service operations in Uganda.
• Extensive knowledge of local government
  health systems.
• Significant exposure and experience and a
  good understanding of best practices documentation of project experiences
  to and evidence: based advocacy
• Computer literacy skills
• Excellent track record in managing
  financial resources in an NGO setting.
• Fluent in the local languages in the
  regions including Acholi, Luo etc will be an added advantage.
• Possess the ability to work independently
  and with minimal supervision.
• Flexible in handling work assignments and
  ability to perform under pressure.
• Commitment to quality and thoroughness.
• High degree of Integrity and
  confidentiality.
• Empathy.
• Commitment to quality and thoroughness.
• Non-judgmental approach in human
  relations.

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