Organisation: World Vision
Reports to: Project Manager EAMNCH Project
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. We currently work in over 41
districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children
and we will 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.”
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Project Officer-Research and Documentation will be responsible for
planning and coordinating the initiation
of the research study protocol, and the establishment of operating
policies and procedures in line with the partnering institutions of higher
learning and the approving institutions within Kitgum Cluster - Ensure
the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data
collection and MSC documentation activities within the Cluster - Serves
as the primary point of contact and acts as the principle operational
liaison on behalf of the Project Manager for all documentation and
research issues - Provide
a monthly technical brief on the status of the operations, systematically
writing it to the needs and outcomes of the research and provide a clear
way forward for the next steps in the processes not forgetting maintaining
and running the research database - Provide
technical guidance to the Project through initiation and all other
processes meant to produce MSC on a quarterly basis, this need to be
integrated into the Cluster activities and produce quarterly publications
to that effect. - Actively
participating in the research subjects, making sure that it is fed into
the World Vision connection website in liaison with the communication
department at National office for the MSC issues. - Attract
and supervise intern students both at undergraduate and graduate studies
in the fields of Community Medicine, Public Health, Health social sciences
and development studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics
and Gynecology to participate and offer peer review of the status of the
research on an annual basis from the different recognized institutions
both in Uganda and donor country.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Project Officer-Research and Documentation should
hold bachelor’s Degrees in Public health, Nutrition, Nursing, Social
Sciences, Statistics, or related field. Possession of a Post Graduate
training in Monitoring and Evaluation - A
minimum of three or more years in operations research and documentation in
an NGO - Past
experience working with media (news, entertainment, print, advertising) - Significant
experience in the MNCH Program implementation and management - Good
knowledge and understanding of BCC, IPC and training techniques - Possess
highly effective communication, documentation and writing skills. - Past
experience with developing and delivering knowledge sharing programs. - Previous
working experience in establishing effective partnerships within and
outside the organization. - Experience
in working with Local Government Health System and Health Management
Information System - Show
commitment to World Vision Core Values and Vision Statement - Possess
the ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific
local cultural context
NB: Only Ugandan Nationals are encouraged
to apply.
All suitably qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow instructions on
How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 4th April,
2015.
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