Uganda: Program Manager Rwenzori KIMCHI, (1 Position); Fortportal
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.
Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons for the operations.
Program Manager Rwenzori KIMCHI, (1 Position); Fortportal
Job Purpose:
The Program Manager takes overall responsibility for managing the Rwenzori KIMCHI project, and guiding and monitoring the performance of a team of 6 program staff. Working closely with the SC Korea Rwenzori KIMICHI Manager, the health advisor and the regional area manager, he/she will ensure the overall compliance and integrity of the program, and ensure its success and visibility. S/he will provide leadership and daily oversight for planning and implementation of activities including; internal monitoring and evaluation of project The Project Manager will work closely and liaise with the other project managers of other projects in the region to spar integration and benefit from project synergies within the region. The Program Manager may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.
Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing or a higher diploma in Midwifery with significant field experience. Social Scientists with a post graduate qualification in Public Health at Masters level in addition to long term working experience in the health sector are also encouraged to apply;At least 5 years of experience managing Health /MNCH/SRH and gender related programs in Uganda (preferably with an International NGO);Experience managing teams to deliver results; People management skills - team building, with experience of supervising staff;Efficient report writing and presentation skills as well as proficiency in use of excel, word, outlook and Epi info or any other bio-statistical package;Proven experience in training and building capacity of various stakeholders in Maternal Neonatal and Child Health;Understanding of models of taking health interventions to scale;Budget monitoring and management skills with experience in managing medium –large sized projects;Experience of working with local partners and conduct training as a Master trainer in ICCM, Community newborn care and family planning delivery and mentorship of Village Health Teams needed.General specifications applicable to all positions;
Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.Excellent time management and planning capacity.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.How to apply:Application information;
Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:
The Director of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children
Plot68/70, Kira Road
P O Box 12018
Kampala
Or on email:uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Important to note:
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.The closing date for receiving applications is 12th December 2014. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Job ID: #752116 Training categories: Management Country: Uganda City: Fortportal Organization: Save the Children Theme: Health Job years of experience: 0-3 years Job type: Job How to apply HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by ReliefWeb has been the leading online source for reliable and timely humanitarian information on global crises and disasters since 1996.Learn more about ReliefWeb Do you need country maps for your next humanitarian report, website or presentation?
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