Organization:
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty
Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to: Country Director
The
International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are
shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of
their future. It was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has been
working in Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict zones
where tens of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million
displaced. Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home and
looking to rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and children
from violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and encouraging
education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and helping
communities promote peace and long-term development.
Job
Summary: The Health Coordinator will take overall responsibility for managing all
aspects of IRC’s health programs in Uganda. As the focal point for the health
program in Uganda the Health Coordinator (HC) will ensure the implementation of
quality health care programing in all project sites in Uganda. The Health
Coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining regular contact with all
partners, including the Ministry of Health, UN agencies and other NGOs, and
will also be responsible for fulfilling IRC strategic objectives and the
country program strategy action plan (SAP) for the health sector.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Work in close collaboration with other health
program colleagues and the Country Director, oversee the implementation of
health projects implemented by IRC Uganda including the maternal and child
health projects in Acholi and Karamoja regions, the refugee health program as
well as any other health projects.
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Actively promote the quality of the IRC’s health
programs by setting up quality assurance mechanisms and checks in collaboration
with other staff.
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Provide technical supervision of and guidance to
all IRC health projects. Extend technical support and supervision to the IRC’s
implementing partners as needed.
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Ensure that health programs utilize standardized
protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the Ministry of Health and
WHO. Ensure that all health activities are consistent with established best
practices.
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Ensure sound data collection and information
management systems are in place for ongoing performance analysis and
programmatic action based on data and identified needs.
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Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of all
health projects are met with strong monitoring and evaluation (M&E) follow
up, including any required operational research, with technical support from
the Health Information Management research teams in New York as needed.
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Set up a system for documenting IRC health program
outcomes and outputs in collaboration with the grants unit and the Country
Director.
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Actively participate in the design of robust
M&E plans and design/adapt health information systems including
surveillance systems for the IRC health programs in Uganda.
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Offer technical support to the health program for
program design, proposal development and reporting, ensuring that IRC programs
are of high quality and that programs are driven by data and learning, working
in conjunction with the Grants Unit, and the Country Director.
·
Provide supportive supervision to the Deputy
Health Coordinator, Health Managers, and other health program staff to develop
work plans for implementation of approved grants. Support the field teams in
the implementation and monitoring of the work plans ensuring that activities
reflect the commitments IRC made to the donor and community.
·
Take part in grant opening, midterm review and
grant closing meetings for all health grants and ensure that the same process
is implemented in the field
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Work closely with program and grants staff, set up
a budget tracking system and review Budget vs. Actual expenditure for health
programs on a monthly basis with staff.
·
Participate in the development of staff
development plans for project staff based on performance reviews in
collaboration with the human resources department and contribute to the
training of health staffs (mentoring, on-the-job sessions as well as formal
trainings).
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Keen review performance of health staff in the
field and provide supportive approaches to address issues identified.
·
Develop/organize training opportunities to build
the capacity of the health staff and local partners in order to transfer
skills. This includes staff training in
program management areas such as reporting, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation,
and supervision.
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Manage the implementation of health sector
priorities, ensuring that program growth is in line with country SAP.
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Regular review of all reports prepared by the
field staff and provide appropriate feedback to the concerned staff, and ensure
that reports are written and submitted to concerned bodies in a timely manner.
3. Representation and Advocacy:
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Work closely with the Country Director to develop
and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders in Uganda
including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs,
and other relevant actors.
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Develop strategic partnerships with local
organizations, wherever possible.
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Represent IRC to local communities, government
departments, international agencies, local partners and donors as required.
·
Render support in organizing donor site visits by
supporting field staff in the smooth design and implementation of agendas and
visit activities.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
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The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Medicine. Advanced Master’s degree in relevant field, MPH preferred.
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At least five years’ experience in developing,
management/coordinating health programs in a wide range of contexts such as
developing/ under developed countries, refugee settings, natural disaster etc.
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Significant experience in design and use of
project design tools, project/grant management tools, data collection and
monitoring and evaluation systems. Capacity to adapt health programming and
organizational structure in a continuously changing context
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Previous experience in situation analysis, health
assessments and program implementation.
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Working knowledge, skills and experience in
participatory methods, community development and partnership.
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Previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary
team in a cross-cultural setting.
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Experience in working with and coordinating with
the UN, EU, US donors, internationals and national NGOs and government
agencies.
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Demonstrated experience in capacity building and
mentoring and team building. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and
facilitation skills.
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A dynamic and flexible individual with ability to
multi task and who can work under pressure and acts as a team player;
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel,
power-point presentation skills.
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Willingness to travel to ‘insecure areas within
the constraints of IRC Uganda’s security policy.
NB:
Female and Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. International
allowances are not available, position open to Ugandan Nationals only.
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should apply online by clicking on link
below.
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