AMREF International Non-profit Careers - Project Officer Fistula Repair Project
Funding Source: Mc Arthur FoundationReports to: Senior Programme OfficerDuty Station: Gulu and Lamwo, UgandaAMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. Job Summary: The Project Officer Fistula Repair Project will steer the technical implementation planning and documentation of the Project following up on specialist outreach activities related to prevention and obstetric fistula repairs in the designated areas of Uganda and in line with the AMREF Strategy. The job holder will directly manage project staff as will be assigned.Key Duties and Responsibilities: 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.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 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 advocacyComputer literacy skillsExcellent 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.If you would like to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country Director, AMREF Uganda by email to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org. Emails should not exceed 2MB. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.Deadline: Friday 18th April 2014
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