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Overview Reporting to the Project Director, the Technical Advisor will ensure the development and implementation of sound technical approaches that will lead to attainment of Jhpiego’s objectives in ensuring health system strengthening and quality service delivery. The Technical  Advisor is expected to work closely with research, monitoring, and evaluation team to ensure evidence and theory –driven approaches guide our program strategies and activities, with the Knowledge Management team to ensure documentation of our best practices and field stories  and with finance and admin teams to ensure programs  proper planning, budgeting for project activities, aligned  spending, and procuring appropriately.    Two positions are available in Kampala and NorthWestern  Responsibilities Provide oversight and leadership to technical staff in planning, implementing, and monitoring projects implanted by the Jhpiego Uganda office. Manage quality assurance and quality improvement systems to strengthen technical assistance and service delivery at all service delivery points, including the maintenance of adequate data collection and recordkeeping, quality improvement, integrated health programming and service delivery oversight. She will ensure quality is standardized and monitored in all programs Jhpiego supports. Provide technical support (on a routine basis) in building the capacity of service providers to implement integrated HIV, FP, MNCH, MIP, Malaria, NCDs and RH services; and Ensure that integrated HIV, FP, MNCH, Malaria, and RH services are delivered in accordance with the approved National Policy Regulations, Jhpiego standards and donor guidelines. Oversee supportive supervision to facilities and sub-grantees, monitor for consistency in the packages of information, commodities and services provided to facilities, and ensure standardized quality of services. Work with the ERCO and Publications departments to ensure that informational materials are designed and tested to the level of the target audience (lower literacy) and translated into the appropriate language. Build and coordinate partnerships with the MOH, district health offices, USAID IPs, UKAID IPs, and other donors/ partners to strengthen linkages and networking between Jhpiego’s work, local government and other development/implementing partners. Work with the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Department to ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to track progress and that systematic data collection and recordkeeping is maintained to inform strategy and subsequent planning. Provide over sight to the Knowledge Management team and GECO to ensure project briefs and project success stories for Uganda programs are regularly developed and shared on Jhpiego’s website and with donors. Institute a framework and response system that encourages openness to feedback, innovation, and new practice, resulting in a culture of learning and intellectual rigor. Work with project teams to properly document and share lessons learned to improve all programs. Act as key resource person for special projects, including strategic plan development, procurement planning, external technical capacity reviews (sub-awards), and proposal development. Responsible for convening regular programmatic review an djoint planning aimed at tracking performance of diverse project, to ensure they remain on track, identify opportunities for synergy and leveraging among projects, and identify off shoots and innovations arising out of on-going projects Responsible for coordinating all key staff in representing Jhpiego in all important Technical working groups and national committees, and ensure Jhpiego assumes leadership in a number of them. Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Country Director, including acting as interim Country Director as needed. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems Strengthening, or related field. Demonstrated understanding of donor (USAID, UNFPA,UNICEF,UKAID, etc.) rules and regulations. Over 8 years working experience in implementing health-care programs, with significant experience in clinic-based quality assurance procedures. Extensive clinical experience in Family Planning, HIV and Maternal Health, and Malaria-related services. Proven leadership skills, as well as skills in facilitation, team building and coordination Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Ability to provide technical leadership to develop innovative country program Experience in leading and working with multi-cultural staff Microsoft Office computer skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization Experience in supervising teams and overseeing sub-grantees, managing and developing community-based health-care providers, and ability to carry out training of trainer sessions. Prior experience with international non-profit/non-governmental organizations preferred. Experience building and maintaining relationships with a variety of donors, government officials and key stakeholders.   https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs/3663/technical-advisor-%28rmnch%2bn%29/job

Overview Reporting to the Project Director, the Technical Advisor-Nutrition will provide technical oversight and program management for implementation of the scope of work outlined in the RMNCAH HIV/N project.  S/he will work in close collaboration with the Program Management team, including the Senior Technical Advisor and other Technical staff to contribute to continuity across program implementation areas and service delivery with emphasis on integrated RMNCAH/Nutrition services, supervision and quality improvement systems and training and orientation systems.  The Technical Advisor will also work closely with the Jhpiego international technical and program staff to ensure comprehensive technical and programmatic support in project and consequently the National program. S/he will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the project work plan.  One position based in Kampala.          Responsibilities   Provides overall technical guidance and leadership for implementation of activities within the technical area, Nutrition Work with Ministry of Health to develop/review policies, tools and strategies to improve access to Nutrition services Represent Jhpiego in national and county technical committees including TWGs in relation to Nutrition programing Identify and use opportunities for integration of Nutrition support in other programs/projects. Contribute to the capacity building of staff competences in relevant technical areas, health workers and supervisors, knowledge and skills in Nutrition and in promotion of Nutrition services Provide leadership for Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement measures in the Nutrition Compile and analyze data for performance monitoring of the program technical area and utilize the data to take corrective actions Participate in Nutrition trainings, mentorship, meetings and workshops to Strengthen support supervision at national/sub national levels Strengthen support supervision at national/sub national levels Represent Jhpiego in national and sub-national level stakeholder meetings.  . Provide programmatic direction for Nutrition as a key service area.  Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues in all the program areas, donors, Local NGOs, CBOs and partners in the county Forge partnership with other partner organizations that have the potential to work on interventions supported by Jhpiego Ensure  timely  program planning, development and implementation of activities are undertaken  smoothly and efficiently Support development of regional annual work plans Provide guidance and support to regional hospital staff to coordinate and link initiatives of other partners in supporting health facilities in service delivery. Contribute to preparation of activity and quarterly reports in consultation with other team members In collaboration with other project staff, prepare and track the progress of program  and activity budgets Identify health service provider gaps in knowledge and skills and opportunities for strengthening Nutrition support to the regional hospitals and district hospitals Contribute in the preparation quarterly and annual technical reports to the project and its funding agencies Required Qualifications Bachelors degree preferably in Public Health, Medicine, or Nursing. At least eight years of professional, management experience in public, private health programs. Strong clinical experience in Nutrition knowledge and skills Proven experience in managing a field office: public and/or private Ability to manage projects, set priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of programs. Ability to work well with others and a team player Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills. Experience working with MOH systems and personnel Experience of working with donor funding agencies and/or private sector foundations Clinical training skills Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills Ability to travel even on short notice Microsoft Office computer skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization Experience in supervising teams and overseeing sub-grantees, managing and developing community-based health-care providers, and ability to carry out training of trainer sessions. Prior experience with international non-profit/non-governmental organizations preferred. Experience building and maintaining relationships with a variety of donors, government officials and key stakeholders.  Preferred Qualifications Ugandan Nationals are prefered.    https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs/3664/technical-advisor-nutrition/job

Overview Reporting to the Project Director, the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will provide management and technical support, with a focus on M&E, for the project. This includes advancing the project’s goals and objectives, supporting activities, adapting/ designing and implementing approach for tracking, communicating, and disseminating results.  This position is based in Kampala.                   Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction on M&E to ensure the project achieves its goals and corresponding objectives and targets Oversee the development and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) to capture project performance and results, including routine service delivery data reporting, baseline and end line assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations Develop and oversee data flow pattern that will ensure timely data collection and reporting Lead results reporting to UNICEF by providing written documentation on M&E activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports, as appropriate Ensure high-quality implementation, consistent with Uganda national monitoring and evaluation guidelines, protocols, information and reporting systems Lead strategic collaboration activities with key stakeholders to learn from project data and adapt interventions as appropriate Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping Use data to contribute towards strategic decision-making and project planning with project leadership Oversee and / or conduct targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection, management and analysis Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures including routine data quality audits and that these are routinely carried out during the project lifecycle Cultivate strategic M&E relationships and alliances and represent M&E activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations Ensure relevant data is entered into JADE, Jhpiego’s organization-wide performance management system designed to capture, analyze, and disseminate project data Promote and support the dissemination of project information among the project team Work with project and financial staff to prepare and track progress of project and activity budgets Supervise a team of M&E staff Coordinate all M&E capacity-building activities with project staff, implementing partners and facility staff Support the designated Internal Review Board (IRB) focal point in-country  Ensure protection of participant data and confidentiality during IRB process and implementation of study   Required Qualifications Advanced degree in public health, demography, statistics, social sciences or related field or equivalent experience Minimum of eight years of work experience in monitoring and evaluating health and/or development projects Minimum two years in a senior management capacity Demonstrated expertise working in a leadership capacity with international donors, senior government officials and policymakers Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors M&E experience in family planning Familiarity with country health management information system and other national M&E systems Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, health management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Kiswahili, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, including at least one of the following: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata, MS Access Proficient in data visualization packages Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office Availability and willingness to travel up to 30% time   Preferred Qualifications Ugandan Nationals are Preferred.    https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs/3667/monitoring-and-evaluation-advisor/job

Overview Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer is responsible for providing financial support to UNICEF project and related programs to ensure the smooth running of the office in Uganda. This includes handling day to day financial operations of the Uganda office, with particular emphasis on handling accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, cash handling, payments and compliance to Jhpiego and donor financial policies. Implements and maintains an on-site financial accounting and bookkeeping system required to assure the integrity and effective performance of Jhpiego’s financial operations. T his position is based in Kampala.    Responsibilities   Examines financial documents such as invoices, vouchers, advance requests, expense reports, and purchase orders to ensure the completeness, accuracy, reasonability and validity of financial data. Maintains, monitors, and disburses funds from the project bank account(s) in accordance with Jhpiego’s financial policies and procedures as outlined in the Jhpiego Finance and Accounting policies manual for country offices, QuickBooks Manual, Banking Policy, Procurement Policy and any other policies. Ensures that accounting documents are filed on a timely basis, proper accounting records are maintained and compatible with standard accounting practice, JHU/Jhpiego and donor guidelines. Monitors and reconciles supplier statements on regular basis and ensures timely settlement of bills. Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation. Monitors and reconciles travel expenses and project expenses to individual advances to ensure they are liquidated in a timely manner. Codes, tracks, and processes vendor invoices, consultant invoices and travel advances for payments on a timely basis. Posting entries into the accounting system on a daily basis. Assist the Sr. Finance Officer in preparation of monthly financial reports, accruals and projections, and any other financial reports. Develops detailed activity reports and expenditure analysis per program to be shared with the Sr. Finance Officer and program staff, and also prepare monthly invoices to Malaria Consortium for re-imburesment. Work with the Sr. Finance Officer to develop annual budgets for program activities and office costs. Prepare DA1 VAT exemption forms and maintain all records relating to VAT exemption applications to donors, refundable VAT from suppliers, etc on a regular basis. Regularly educate staff on and ensure compliance with Jhpiego and donor requirements/processes, and suggest mitigation measures for any non-compliance issues to the Sr. Finance Officer. Provide guidance/feedback to the Sr. Finance Officer to ensure the sound functioning of the Jhpiego Uganda office. Assume other duties as assigned.   Required Qualifications   Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Minimum of final stage of CPA (U) or equivalent Minimum of three years relevant experience in financial analysis and reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting. Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations would be an added advantage. Previous experience with nonprofit organization will be an added advantage. An understanding of maintenance of ledger entries, books keeping skills and bank reconciliations. Computers skills including use of spreadsheets and/or accounting packages Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP. Knowledge of internal controls and their application Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and high degree of accuracy; Strong analytical skills and sound judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and partners. Good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate findings and analyses Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Be self motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.     Preferred Qualifications Ugandan Nationals are Preferred