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22 January 2015

USAID IntraHealth International Project Careers - Director, Health Systems Strengthening

Organisation: IntraHealth International IntraHealth International is a non-profit organization which empowers health workers to realize positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities around the world. We ensure health workers are present where they are needed most; ready with skills and systems to deliver high-quality care; connected to information networks that support high performance; and safe to deliver services in environments that promote dignity and equality. A nonprofit organization, we partner with governments, the private sector, and civil society to foster sustainable local solutions to health workforce and health care challenges. Over the past 34 years, we have assisted 100 countries to strengthen their health workforces and the systems that support them—at all levels and across the continuum of care. IntraHealth is seeking to implement the anticipated United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Karamoja Health and HIV/AIDS Integrated Activity. The health services that will be supported by the overall project include HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, nutrition, family planning, and maternal, neonatal and child health.Job Summary: The Director Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) will provide leadership to guide the technical direction and oversee staff and activities to support health systems critical to service delivery and management in the region. This includes activities in supply chain management (SCM), strategic information (SI) and information systems, human resources for health (HRH), and laboratory strengthening. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Offers technical leadership and expertise to the project on health systems strengtheningProvides input into the development of project-wide strategies and work plans to address HSS issues prioritized by the Government of Uganda and key stakeholders in Karamoja Steers the development of annual and supplementary work plans under project objective for Health Systems Strengthening Supervises and actively contribute to implementation of objective activitiesWorks closely with district officials, private nonprofit entities, and communities to develop strategies, plans, and objectives that will strengthen systems to improve provision of health services in their service areas Provides guidance in strategies in improving leadership and management of health services at the district and facility levelsOffers technical assistance in strategies for improving performance management in order to optimize performance of health workersProvides guidance in recruitment and retention of health workers Provides expertise in establishing and maintaining Human Resources for Health information systems The incumbent will be tasked to increase private sector involvement in the health systemWorks with financial and administrative staff in budgeting, procurement, and logistics in support of HSS activitiesActively communicates program trends, challenges, and successes, to project management and IntraHealth supervisorsDocuments program activities for wider dissemination of lessons learned, and participates in conferences as time and funding allowQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in public health or a related field.At least eight years of progressive experience in designing, managing and implementing complex, large scale public health programs, including experience in managing a team to implement HSS program activities. At least eight years of experience successfully working with the Ministry of Health and other key stakeholders in Uganda, and preferably in Karamoja, to build consensus, understanding, and alignment between donor expectations, partner objectives, and client (government) needs. Past exposure and experience working on projects supported by the United States Government (USG) is preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges impacting health service delivery in Karamoja.Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Swahili is preferred.Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within your role that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth's success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.Service Excellence: Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.Client Relationship Management: Knowledge and ability to determine and satisfy client needs (internally and externally) and maintain partnering and productive relationships during engagements, including influencing, communicating, presenting, facilitating, and managing new relationships.Effective Communication (Oral and Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.All candidates who wish to join IntraHealth International’s USAID Project should Apply Online at the web link below.

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Uganda: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Specialist: Water (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

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About Us Help Login / Register Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training Print20 Jan 2015Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Specialist: Water (Potential Future Position Per Bid)JobfromRelief International—Closing date: 27 Feb 2015

Position: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Specialist: Water (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Location: Uganda

Duration: Unknown (Could be short term or multi-year)

Reports to: Country Director

About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world's most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary: The Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Specialist will be responsible for providing technical support to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and other related areas as appropriate (areas in bold will be emphasized): Community Development and Participation, Social Science/Anthropology/Gender Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Law, National and/or International fisheries “Codes of Conduct” Management Agreement Development and Implementation, Natural Resource Subsidy Management, Property Rights Management, Strengthened Enforcement Capacity and Judicial Systems, Transboundary Water Resources/Water Rights, etc.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Serve as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country Director with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to institutional strengthening and capacity building water program issues.Lead specific studies and assessments if required.Provide direct technical support in one or more of the areas indicated in the position summary.Oversee and manage staff working for the program and provide guidance to staff on issues related to program implementation.Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures.Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment and who has:

Solid background and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations.Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.Professional proficiency in Swahili preferred.Professional proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing required.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, & tasks efficientlyExcellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

The position requires a minimum number of years of relevant professional experience along with a degree(s) relevant to the position summary as follows:

Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience required if applicant has received Ph.D.Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received an A.B.D. or J.D.Minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received A B.S., B.S., or B.A.Minimum of twenty years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received less than a Bachelor’s degree.

Cover Letter Required:

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume containing the following information:

Number of years of relevant technical experienceDegreesNumber of years of experience in International DevelopmentCountries worked in and number of years in the following regions:AfricaAsiaLatin AmericaMiddle EastOtherLanguages proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. For each language, please state your level of proficiency using the following codes:LanguageSpeaking Proficiency LevelReading Proficiency LevelWriting ProficiencyLevel 0 - No ProficiencyLevel 1 - Elementary ProficiencyLevel 2 – Limited Working ProficiencyLevel 3 - Professional working proficiencyLevel 4 - Full professional proficiencyLevel 5 - Native or bilingual proficiencyHow to apply:

Please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&ri...

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12 December 2014

Save the Children Jobs - Director of Health Systems Strengthening

Organisation: Save the ChildrenSave 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.Job Summary: The Director, Health Systems Strengthening will work with Save the Children’s existing country office in Uganda, and will work closely with the senior leadership to support the management of the USAID Cooperative Agreement for the anticipated five-year $20M Health and HIV/AIDS Integrated Program. S/he will provide tactical direction and implementation in order to achieve the three key objectives: a) supporting health systems critical for service delivery, b) increasing availability and access to quality HIV and key health services; and c) improving health seeking behaviors and demand for quality services among the people living in the Karamoja region. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal Save the Children job holder should hold a Masters’ degree or higher in public health, or related field. A professional engineer’s license through a professional society or government agency is required for design certification.At least eight years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility managing designing and implementing large and complex public health programs, ideally in Sub-Saharan Africa. Past exposure and experience leading a highly successful health systems strengthening program in Uganda or in a similar setting. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of decentralized health and HIV/AIDS service delivery programs within Africa, as well as high impact HIV/AIDS and health services in the Uganda context or similar setting.At least five years’ experience demonstrating technical expertise in health systems strengthening activities, as well as integration with several areas including: nutrition; WASH; community malaria/family planning/maternal and child health programs; testing and counseling for HIV; quality improvement/quality assurance; gender; and the use of health-related data in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. At least three years’ experience managing and supervising a teamProven experience building capacity of programs with local NGOs and government bodies in-country and working collaboratively with partners and/or key stakeholders. Past 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.Excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.Possess the 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.Highly computer literate and possess excellent documentation skills.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 culturesAbility to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coachingExcellent time management and planning capacity.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.Willingness to extensively travel to the field.All interested candidates should submit their applications with cover letters and a detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of Human Resources & Administration, Save the Children, Plot 68/70, Kiira Road, P.O Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or via email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.orgSave the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.NB: Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.Deadline: Friday, 12th December 2014

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USAID Jhpiego Project Careers - Director of Health Systems Strengthening

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years in East and Southern Africa, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions that strengthen the delivery of health care services, following the household-to-hospital continuum of care. Jhpiego partners with organizations to build sustainable, local capacity through advocacy, policy development, human resources for health and quality and performance improvement approaches. Job Summary: The Director of Health Systems Strengthening will provide technical and programmatic oversight and direction in the areas of health systems strengthening, human resources for health, quality improvement and local capacity development for USAID regional integrated health programs (HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, nutrition, family planning, and maternal, neonatal and child health care) in Uganda . This program aims to increase utilization of health services by strengthening systems and improve quality of integrated health services. The project will operate over a 5 year period. Responsibilities include providing leadership and technical and programmatic guidance in the development and implementation of program activities under the leadership of the Chief of Party and in collaboration with the rest of the senior management team. This position will also ensure the technical and methodological soundness of program activities. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Offer technical and programmatic management, strategic direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program activities in the areas of health systems strengthening and quality improvementProvide leadership in development of HSS &QI framework for partner districts and at facility levelsCoordinate assessments, site strengthening, follow-up and supervision, including developing supportive supervision guidelinesIdentify clinical training needs and assist in the design and implementation of measures to address those needsManage the development of training curricula and quality improvement systemsProvide “train the trainer” sessions, site strengthening, in-service and/or pre-service education, follow-up and supportive supervision to project-supported health facilitiesEngage regional and district stakeholders to define desired health outcomes and confirm clinical performance standards in alignment with national health service delivery standards and QI processes in different health facilities (hospital, HCIII, etc) and settings (static clinics, referrals, outreach), assess existing gaps in meeting standards, and develop a plan of action to achieve the desired health outcomesDevelop and test approaches for quality and performance improvement according to the local context as neededSteer the establishment/maintenance of quality laboratory practice and quality standards for all biomedical interventionsApply quality standards to ensure that health services meet national requirements, as well as meet client expectationsAdvocate with national, district and community-level health institutions to raise awareness about their role in improving health outcomesContributes to strengthening the referral system at all levels of health systemWork in liaison with program staff and the M&E Specialist, ensure that necessary quality improvement planning, budgeting and management activities occur to facilitate smooth and efficient program functioningMonitor and track improvements and progress toward quality goalsReinforce the peer review process, including sharing lessons learned and best practices adopted, to continually bridge performance gapsQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Public Health or a related fieldA minimum of eight years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in designing, managing and implementing complex, large scale public health programs and experience designing and/or leading a highly successful HSS program in Uganda or in a similar settingSkills in strengthening service delivery programs, training, performance and quality improvement and monitoring and evaluationPossess the ability to liaise with senior MOH officials and dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community;Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Ugandan healthcare system, particularly the public health system, experience living and working in Uganda preferredStrong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English;Familiarity with USAID or other USG administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems;Excellent track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering team workAbility to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff in QIAbility to travel up to 50% timeAll candidates should Apply Online by visiting the web link below.

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Uganda: Director of Health Systems Strengthening - (1) position) - Karamoja

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About Us Help Login / Register Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training Print05 Dec 2014Director of Health Systems Strengthening - (1) position) - KaramojaJobfromSave the Children—Closing date: 12 Dec 2014

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.

Director of Health Systems Strengthening - (1) position) - Karamoja

Job Purpose:

The Director, Health Systems Strengthening will work with Save the Children’s existing country office in Uganda, and will work closely with the senior leadership to support the management of the USAID Cooperative Agreement for the anticipated five-year $20M Health and HIV/AIDS Integrated Program. S/he will provide tactical direction and implementation in order to achieve the three key objectives: a) supporting health systems critical for service delivery, b) increasing availability and access to quality HIV and key health services; and c) improving health seeking behaviors and demand for quality services among the people living in the Karamoja region.

Academic back ground and Experience;

Master’s degree or higher in public health, or related field. A professional engineer’s license through a professional society or government agency is required for design certification.Minimum of 8 years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility managing designing and implementing large and complex public health programs, ideally in Sub-Saharan Africa.Experience leading a highly successful health systems strengthening program in Uganda or in a similar setting.Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of decentralized health and HIV/AIDS service delivery programs within Africa, as well as high impact HIV/AIDS and health services in the Uganda context or similar setting.Five+ years of experience demonstrating technical expertise in health systems strengthening activities, as well as integration with several areas including: nutrition; WASH; community malaria/family planning/maternal and child health programs; testing and counseling for HIV; quality improvement/quality assurance; gender; and the use of health-related data in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.A minimum of three years of experience managing and supervising a teamProven experience building capacity of programs with local NGOs and government bodies in-country and working collaboratively with partners and/or key stakeholders.

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: #752041 Training categories: Management Country: Uganda City: Karamoja Organization: Save the Children Theme: Health Job years of experience: 0-3 years Job type: Job How to apply Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

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