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Job Title:   Regional Coordinators (10 Job
Placements)

Organization:  BRAC

Duty Station:  Gulu, Mbarara, Soroti,
Iganga and Moroto, Uganda

About US:

BRAC is a global leader in creating large-scale
opportunities for the poor. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, it is now one oi the
world’s largest development organizations, touching the lives of an estimated
138 million people in 11 countries across Asia and Africa.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

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Work with the IDTs to conduct rapid assessments
to identify capacity gaps and bottlenecks to inform UHSS technical assistance
efforts.

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Work with the IDTs to ensure provision oi
technical assistance in evidence -based planning, performance-based budgeting.
budget advocacy, Public finance management, systems, community engagement,
health policy, leadership, accountability systems and workforce management and
performance systems at district level Coordinate and contribute to community
systems strengthening activities at district level including capacity building
of the community health workforce, data capture, reporting and utilization of
community level data to inform programming.

·      
Contribute to the development of the UHSS
integrated workplans and reports.

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Track progress against technical assistance and
district annual workplans and address capacity gaps through monthly district
and IDT meetings. Contribute to UHSS collaboration, learning and adapting (OLA)
efforts by synthesizing implementation progress/results. documenting and
disseminating best practices and lessons learned.

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Oversee data collection process at district level
to advance the UHSS Activity Monitoring and Evaluation plan.

·      
Serve as the liaison between UHSS, the district
leadership and other implementing partners/stakeholders for successful
implementation of the UHSS technical assistance

·      
Perform any other duties as assigned from time
to time

·      
Ensure the safety of team members from any harm,
abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation. Act as a key source of support,
guidance and expertise on safeguarding.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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The applicant must hold a Degree in a
health-related discipline and or social sciences. Post graduate qualification
in project planning and management, public administration, public health and or
related field will be of an added advantage.

·      
Five years of experience working closely with
Local Governments and other stakeholders in relation to health systems
strengthening (HSS)

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Demonstrated success in supporting and
advocating with district officials and stakeholders in managing policy and / or
government compliance

·      
Track record of consensus building and managing
relationships with a range of stakeholders across sectors

·      
Excellent technical, report writing,
communication, presentation and negotiation skills

·      
Excellent problem solving, planning and
organizing skills

·      
Ability to work under pressure to strict
deadlines while paying attention to detail

·      
Able to work effectively as part of a
multi-cultural team

·      
Proactive and enthusiastic approach, with a
willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote
areas within the region

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should send their Application
(addressed to the Manager, HR & Training) A CV in one word document by
email to hrd.uganda@brac.net. The subject must be the name of the position
applied tor strictly. Only complete applications will be accepted, and only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:  Sunday 23rd February 2020.

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