Clinton Health Access Initiative
Kampala, Uganda
Overview
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
Program Overview
Each year, an estimated 112,000 children in Uganda will have hypoxemia or low levels of oxygen in the blood. Without appropriate treatment, it is estimated that up to 30,000 of these children will die. Hypoxemia is a life-threatening condition, correlated with disease severity, and increases the risk of death by up to 5.4 times.
Access to oxygen is essential in a health system, and oxygen therapy is required across a wide range of conditions, including pneumonia, sepsis, malaria, obstructed labor, and birth asphyxia. Availability of oxygen varies significantly, and is often complicated by inadequate provider knowledge on the administration of oxygen therapy, scarcity of equipment, and where available, it is often non-functional. Newborns and young children are especially vulnerable; ~20% of neonate admissions and ~13% of pediatric pneumonia cases require oxygen therapy.
CHAI supported the government of Uganda to develop the oxygen scale-up plan and helped prioritize actions for immediate attention. Some of the priorities identified include strengthening providers’ capacity to manage hypoxemia, ensuring continued functionality of the oxygen equipment through proper repair and maintenance; improving the distribution of oxygen leveraging off the newly constructed plants and sustainable financing for distribution. With funding from ELMA and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; CHAI will support the government accelerate the implementation of the prioritized activities outlined above; in a scalable and sustainable way.
Position Description
Under the supervision of the Manager, the Senior Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the design, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of an evidence-based training and mentorship program for health care workers at district and regional levels. The mentorship program will contribute to the strengthening of health workers’ capacity to correctly assess, classify and treat hypoxemia.
They are responsible for leading capacity building i.e. training, supportive supervision, quality improvement, capacity building, and mentorship activities for the Expanding Access to diagnosis and treatment of Hypoxemia workstream.
CHAI is seeking a motivated and mission-oriented individual with strong analytic, problem – solving and cross-cultural communication skills. S/He should have a good record of accomplishment of project delivery in a results-focused environment and first-hand experience in building sustainable financing and supply chain systems.
Responsibilities
Technical Support:
Lead the design and implementation of a capacity-building plan including milestones and key deliverables, and work with the sub-national mentors to manage and support capacity-building activities at the subnational level.
Lead the design and implementation of innovative capacity building approaches including on the job training and mentorship to build the competencies, attitudes, and motivation to optimize the performance of health workers for quality service delivery and data use to improve service access and quality.
Lead human resource optimization processes including coordinating the training of partners on the integrated-Human Resource Information System, coordination of routine partner inputs for training and ensuring development and dissemination of training and service coverage overlay reports.
Refine and/or develop evidence-based training packages, protocols, manuals, clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula and other training materials and secure approval for rollout in target districts by relevant departments of the Ministry of Health.
Manage the adaptation and maintenance of a competency-based curriculum package for training health facility staff in the management of hypoxemia.
Coordination and Networking:
Coordinate training and mentorship activities at district /regional level to strengthen the capacities of health workers to correctly assess, classify and treat hypoxemia.
Represent CHAI and actively participate in relevant Technical Working Group Meetings and conferences.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the Ministry of Health, district-level officials, implementing partners, national professional associations, and other public and private sector entities to ensure that all training and capacity building activities conform to current practice as well as government policy and regulations.
Support Ministry of Health, professional associations, other national stakeholders in the revision/development of evidence-based standards for competency in the diagnosis and treatment of hypoxemia.
Lead the process of refining the training and mentorship manuals and assessment tools, to incorporate lessons learned/emerging issues for dissemination.
Quality Improvement:
Ensure adherence to Ministry of Health policies and guidelines on all the program component parts with a specific focus on quality improvement.
Facilitate and advise quality improvement teams/committees of program supported districts and health facilities on development and maintenance of quality improvement plans to address gaps in service provision.
Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Assurance:
Work with Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst to design and implement a program performance-monitoring plan to track data and results for the capacity building initiatives, to ensure documentation of impact and ongoing monitoring of the technical quality of capacity building activities.
Develop and implement quality assurance systems for capacity building interventions.
Participate in project quarterly and annual review meetings.
Other responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
A clinical background (midwife, medical doctor) with experience in Maternal, Newborn, Child and Health.
At least 3-5 years’ experience working in Maternal, Newborn, Newborn and Child Health with a focus on competency-based training on Emergency Obstetric Care Services, Integrated Management of Newborn & Child Hood Illness and Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Practical project management skills, high level of organization and good attention to detail
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple teams, including priority setting, planning, budgeting, performance review and management; and influencing with limited authority
Advanced proficiency in computer packages such as Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
High emotional intelligence, patience, and thoughtfulness even in high-pressure, stressful situations
Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills
Demonstrated capacity to synthesize data into an effective presentation of results for a variety of audiences including Ministry of Health, Donors and policymakers
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Exceptional time-management, with an ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
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Overview
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
Program Overview
Each year, an estimated 112,000 children in Uganda will have hypoxemia or low levels of oxygen in the blood. Without appropriate treatment, it is estimated that up to 30,000 of these children will die. Hypoxemia is a life-threatening condition, correlated with disease severity, and increases the risk of death by up to 5.4 times.
Access to oxygen is essential in a health system, and oxygen therapy is required across a wide range of conditions, including pneumonia, sepsis, malaria, obstructed labor, and birth asphyxia. Availability of oxygen varies significantly, and is often complicated by inadequate provider knowledge on the administration of oxygen therapy, scarcity of equipment, and where available, it is often non-functional. Newborns and young children are especially vulnerable; ~20% of neonate admissions and ~13% of pediatric pneumonia cases require oxygen therapy.
CHAI supported the government of Uganda to develop the oxygen scale-up plan and helped prioritize actions for immediate attention. Some of the priorities identified include strengthening providers’ capacity to manage hypoxemia, ensuring continued functionality of the oxygen equipment through proper repair and maintenance; improving the distribution of oxygen leveraging off the newly constructed plants and sustainable financing for distribution. With funding from ELMA and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; CHAI will support the government accelerate the implementation of the prioritized activities outlined above; in a scalable and sustainable way.
Position Description
Under the supervision of the Manager, the Senior Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the design, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of an evidence-based training and mentorship program for health care workers at district and regional levels. The mentorship program will contribute to the strengthening of health workers’ capacity to correctly assess, classify and treat hypoxemia.
They are responsible for leading capacity building i.e. training, supportive supervision, quality improvement, capacity building, and mentorship activities for the Expanding Access to diagnosis and treatment of Hypoxemia workstream.
CHAI is seeking a motivated and mission-oriented individual with strong analytic, problem – solving and cross-cultural communication skills. S/He should have a good record of accomplishment of project delivery in a results-focused environment and first-hand experience in building sustainable financing and supply chain systems.
Responsibilities
Technical Support:
Lead the design and implementation of a capacity-building plan including milestones and key deliverables, and work with the sub-national mentors to manage and support capacity-building activities at the subnational level.
Lead the design and implementation of innovative capacity building approaches including on the job training and mentorship to build the competencies, attitudes, and motivation to optimize the performance of health workers for quality service delivery and data use to improve service access and quality.
Lead human resource optimization processes including coordinating the training of partners on the integrated-Human Resource Information System, coordination of routine partner inputs for training and ensuring development and dissemination of training and service coverage overlay reports.
Refine and/or develop evidence-based training packages, protocols, manuals, clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula and other training materials and secure approval for rollout in target districts by relevant departments of the Ministry of Health.
Manage the adaptation and maintenance of a competency-based curriculum package for training health facility staff in the management of hypoxemia.
Coordination and Networking:
Coordinate training and mentorship activities at district /regional level to strengthen the capacities of health workers to correctly assess, classify and treat hypoxemia.
Represent CHAI and actively participate in relevant Technical Working Group Meetings and conferences.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the Ministry of Health, district-level officials, implementing partners, national professional associations, and other public and private sector entities to ensure that all training and capacity building activities conform to current practice as well as government policy and regulations.
Support Ministry of Health, professional associations, other national stakeholders in the revision/development of evidence-based standards for competency in the diagnosis and treatment of hypoxemia.
Lead the process of refining the training and mentorship manuals and assessment tools, to incorporate lessons learned/emerging issues for dissemination.
Quality Improvement:
Ensure adherence to Ministry of Health policies and guidelines on all the program component parts with a specific focus on quality improvement.
Facilitate and advise quality improvement teams/committees of program supported districts and health facilities on development and maintenance of quality improvement plans to address gaps in service provision.
Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Assurance:
Work with Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst to design and implement a program performance-monitoring plan to track data and results for the capacity building initiatives, to ensure documentation of impact and ongoing monitoring of the technical quality of capacity building activities.
Develop and implement quality assurance systems for capacity building interventions.
Participate in project quarterly and annual review meetings.
Other responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
A clinical background (midwife, medical doctor) with experience in Maternal, Newborn, Child and Health.
At least 3-5 years’ experience working in Maternal, Newborn, Newborn and Child Health with a focus on competency-based training on Emergency Obstetric Care Services, Integrated Management of Newborn & Child Hood Illness and Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Practical project management skills, high level of organization and good attention to detail
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple teams, including priority setting, planning, budgeting, performance review and management; and influencing with limited authority
Advanced proficiency in computer packages such as Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
High emotional intelligence, patience, and thoughtfulness even in high-pressure, stressful situations
Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills
Demonstrated capacity to synthesize data into an effective presentation of results for a variety of audiences including Ministry of Health, Donors and policymakers
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Exceptional time-management, with an ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
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FHI 360
Kampala, Uganda
DCOP/Senior Technical Advisor
Kampala, Uganda
Position Description:
FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Senior Technical Advisor for the USAID funded Voluntary Family Planning for Improved Reproductive Health and Development project in Uganda. The project will support improving access to affordable, quality family planning services and a wide range of contraceptive methods especially at community level. Expected results include improving leadership and coordination in support of family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) programs, defining and addressing social and cultural practices that negatively impact adoption of FP/RH behaviors, and strengthening comprehensive FP services. The DCOP will be responsible for supporting the COP in their duties and managing the anticipated program's implementation and oversee its performance, management and operations. The duration of the project is five years and the position will be based in Kampala. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and final USAID approval of the candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the COP in the overall management of the program.
Facilitate the achievement of program objectives and targets with management and technical support.
Review project deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and continuous quality improvement and meeting the targets.
Participate in the development of the project strategic and operational plans and oversee the development and successful implementation of the annual work plans.
Together with the COP ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
Develop program and financial management systems, policies, procedures and tools to design, implement, monitor, and improve program operations, and document/disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
Work with the COP to develop and nurture positive coordination and collaboration with the partner organizations.
Meet regularly with USAID to share progress, accomplishments, and challenges in partnership with the COP. Liaise regularly with USAID on the current and future strategic direction, and act on behalf of COP when delegated this authority.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, etc;
A minimum of 10 years of mid to senior level experience in designing, implementing or managing health programs for developing countries with large, complex, family planning, sexual, and reproductive health programs preferred;
At least five years of experience working in reproductive health and family planning programs in Uganda;
Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of management expertise - and experience;
Demonstrated understanding of how social norms and gender dynamics influence programming;
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID and donor organizations;
Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
Ability to work independently and manage various tasks in a team setting on a daily basis.
Excellent past performance references (contacts must be provided, including email addresses);
Ability to work with Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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DCOP/Senior Technical Advisor
Kampala, Uganda
Position Description:
FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Senior Technical Advisor for the USAID funded Voluntary Family Planning for Improved Reproductive Health and Development project in Uganda. The project will support improving access to affordable, quality family planning services and a wide range of contraceptive methods especially at community level. Expected results include improving leadership and coordination in support of family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) programs, defining and addressing social and cultural practices that negatively impact adoption of FP/RH behaviors, and strengthening comprehensive FP services. The DCOP will be responsible for supporting the COP in their duties and managing the anticipated program's implementation and oversee its performance, management and operations. The duration of the project is five years and the position will be based in Kampala. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and final USAID approval of the candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the COP in the overall management of the program.
Facilitate the achievement of program objectives and targets with management and technical support.
Review project deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and continuous quality improvement and meeting the targets.
Participate in the development of the project strategic and operational plans and oversee the development and successful implementation of the annual work plans.
Together with the COP ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
Develop program and financial management systems, policies, procedures and tools to design, implement, monitor, and improve program operations, and document/disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
Work with the COP to develop and nurture positive coordination and collaboration with the partner organizations.
Meet regularly with USAID to share progress, accomplishments, and challenges in partnership with the COP. Liaise regularly with USAID on the current and future strategic direction, and act on behalf of COP when delegated this authority.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, etc;
A minimum of 10 years of mid to senior level experience in designing, implementing or managing health programs for developing countries with large, complex, family planning, sexual, and reproductive health programs preferred;
At least five years of experience working in reproductive health and family planning programs in Uganda;
Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of management expertise - and experience;
Demonstrated understanding of how social norms and gender dynamics influence programming;
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID and donor organizations;
Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
Ability to work independently and manage various tasks in a team setting on a daily basis.
Excellent past performance references (contacts must be provided, including email addresses);
Ability to work with Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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