4 Health Care Jobs in Uganda jobs

Nutrition Specialist Kampala, Uganda   Job Summary: Provides technical support and guidance to staff and partners in the region and in country offices. Implements and monitors technical strengthening initiatives. Develops adoption and/or training strategy, designs and conducts training or adoption activities for a specific technical area. Creates scientific and technical material in area of expertise. Assists and gives guidance with development of proposals. Works with communities and partners to maximize local capacity. Evaluates programmatic effectiveness and provides technical assessment reports. Accountabilities: Provides technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention for research projects. Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Writes and edits technical reports and documents. Assists with publications, web pages, and presentations.’ Conducts searches of published literature on evolving issues in assigned technical area. Monitors and maintains protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports. Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff. Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies and procedures. Assists with the implementation of research studies by monitoring and documenting processes. Conducts analysis of program implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and guidelines. Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results. Delivers presentations at professional meetings and conferences. Ensures project implementation adheres to company strategy and remains technically sound. Provides leadership and team building at the task level. Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of global level innovative technical strategies. Oversees all aspects of the programs/projects. Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components. Analyzes data sets and technical assessment findings. Develops and monitors work plans. Provides leadership and team building at the project level. Serves as company liaison to external organizations at professional meetings and conferences as assigned.   Performs other duties as assigned. Applied Knowledge & Skills: Strong knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with providing technical support for research studies. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent and demonstrated program/project management skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with others. Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required. Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports. Ability to problem solve and implements corrective action as needed. Problem Solving & Impact: Works on problems of complex scope that require analysis and in depth evaluation of variable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key internal and external personnel. Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals. Supervision Given/Received: Determines methods and procedures on new projects and assignments. Serves as team lead and may supervise other lower level personnel. Typically reports to an Associate Director or Director. Serves as team lead and may supervise other lower level personnel. If supervising, FHI360 competency “People Management” will be an area of focus. People Management (Making Others Great). Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Helps establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Education: Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Economics, Education, Environment, Health, Human Development, Information Science, International Development, Social Sciences or Related Field. Experience: Typically requires 8+ years of managing data collection and technical assistance experience. Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required. Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas. Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private company. Typical Physical Demands: Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 5-50 lbs. Technology to be Used: Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices. Travel Requirements: 10% - 25%   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.   https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Kampala-Uganda/Nutrition-Specialist_Requisition-2018201165

Logistics Intern - District Support Grade: Intern Job ID: 13-10638   Location: Uganda-Kampala   # of Positions: 1 Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group) Dept/Unit: PDGGEN - Program Delivery Group Project/Program: A380 - Uganda UHSC Reports To: Technical Advisor - District Support Overview The Logistics Intern-District Support will provide operational support for district-level capacity building activities for medicines management interventions including; Essential Medicines Supervision Performance Assessment Recognition Strategy (EM SPARS), ART SPARS, Pharmaceutical Financial Management (PFM), TB SPARS, LAB SPARS and other district/regional health supply chain logistics coordination activities. Specific Responsibilities 1. With guidance of Technical Advisor – District Support, compile and avail periodic MMS supervision work plans for assigned region.  2. Under guidance of the Technical Advisor district support, carry out data entry of supervisions tools into the provided data entry platforms. 3. Participate in joint supervision with UHSC Technical team, regional IPs and medical Bureaus staff to districts/health facilities  4. Participate in field training of MMS’ in support supervision in relevant medicines management interventions. 5. Support 100% verification of supervision data submitted by Medicines Management Supervisors (MMS) for all supervision tools submitted monthly.  6. Under guidance of the Technical Advisor – District support, support the SPARS recognition scheme, including, monthly payment processing for verified supervision visits conducted by the MMS Airtime reward processing and others. 7. Identify and participate in periodic supervision audits of non-verifiable supervision visits.  8. Support district and regional coordination meetings, administration management and reporting. 9. Perform other duties as assigned from time to time. Qualifications and Experience 1. Professional degree in health sciences or related field.  2. Strong knowledge of MS office computer packages and willingness to learn additional computer packages.  3. Strong communication and organizational skills.  4. Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines.  5. Fluency in oral and written English required.  6. Strong team player. 7. Willingness to travel within Uganda.   Background Information Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health. EEO Statement Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. Reports To Technical Advisor - District Support Apply for this job online   https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/10638/logistics-intern---district-support/job?mobile=false&width=1100&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=180&jun1offset=180    

Requisition ID:  req4858 Job Title:  Health Coordinator Sector:  Health Employment Category:  Regular Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  No Location:  Kampala, Uganda Job Description   This is a senior management position responsible for overseeing 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 programming in all project sites in Uganda. The Health Coordinator will 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. The Health Coordinator supervises the Health Project Coordinator, ECHO Health Consortium Coordinator and field based Health Managers and Health Team Leaders, and reports to the Deputy Director of Programs. Technical support will be received from the East Africa Regional Technical Advisors. The position is based in Kampala with regular trips to IRC’s programs throughout Uganda at least 40% of the time. Duties and Responsibilities Technical In collaboration with other health program colleagues and the Deputy Director of Programs, 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 in Yumbe and Lamwo, the Ebola Preparedness project in South West Uganda, as well as any other additional health projects. Provide technical supervision of and guidance to all IRC health projects. Extend technical support and supervision to the IRC’s implementing partners as needed. 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. Promote the quality of the IRC’s health programs by setting up quality assurance mechanisms and checks in collaboration with other staff. Ensure sound data collection and information management systems are in place for ongoing performance analysis and programmatic action based on data and identified needs. 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. Set up a system for documenting IRC health program outcomes and outputs in collaboration with the grants unit and the Deputy Director of Programs. 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. Provide 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 Deputy Director of Programs. Management Provide supportive supervision to the Health Project Coordinator, ECHO Health Consortium Coordinator, Health Managers for the refugee program, and the Health Team Leaders for the Maternal Child Project, 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. Participate in grant opening, midterm review and grant closing meetings for all health grants and ensure that the same process is implemented in the field. In collaboration 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). 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. Oversee the implementation of health sector priorities, ensuring that program growth is in line with country SAP. Review 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. Representation and Advocacy In coordination with the Deputy Director of Programs, actively 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. Develop strategic partnerships with local organizations, wherever possible. Represent IRC to local communities, government departments, international agencies, local partners and donors as required. Assist in organizing donor site visits by supporting field staff in the smooth design and implementation of agendas and visit activities.   Qualifications   Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and preferably Master’s degree in Public Health or a relevant field such as Health Services Management or Epidemiology.  Post graduate training in public health is essential. Experience Health professional with experience leading Health programs at senior levels. At least 7-10 years’ experience coordinating health programs in post conflict and developing countries in Africa. Experience implementing health programming in refugee settings as well as community based service delivery experience. Demonstrated 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 Experience in situation analysis, health assessments and program implementation. Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods, community development and partnership. Previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting. Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, EU, US donors, internationals and national NGOs and government agencies. Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring and team building. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and facilitation skills. Skills and Abilities A dynamic and flexible individual with ability to multi task and who can work under pressure and acts as a team player; Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel, power-point presentation skills. Willingness to travel to insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda's security policy. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position is open only to Ugandan nationals.​​   https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=4858

Technical Advisor Grade: I Job ID: 13-10627 Location: Uganda-Kampala # of Positions: 1 Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group) Dept/Unit: PDGGEN - Program Delivery Group Project/Program: A584 - MTaPS Reports To: Senior Technical Advisor Overview The Technical Advisor (TA) provides assistance to MTaPS Country Director and Senior Technical Advisors in technical activities focusing on GHSA interventions in improving infection prevention and control (IPC), water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). S/he supports in-country teams in the design and implementation of technical activities ensuring their adequate contribution to MTaPS results. The TA is also responsible for the implementation and evaluation of those designated field activities such as deployment of tools or implementation of facility and community based interventions. Under guidance from senior staff, s/he provides support to program quality reviews, activity reporting, and knowledge management activities. As required, other areas of work may include activities aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical systems including regulatory systems, supply chain management or pharmaceutical services. Specific Responsibilities Technical Support Participate in the coordination, design and implementation of technical assistance in support of MTaPS GHSA/IPC/WASH/AMS in the country Conduct desk-based and/or field based research and technical assistance activities including delivery of reports, papers, and training as designated by senior technical staff. Participate in the design and implementation of GHSA/IPC/AMS field assessment activities including the development of tools and implementation of data analysis plans; also assist in data interpretation and technical activity reporting. Participate in human resource capacity assessments in the health and pharmaceutical sector and collaborate with senior technical staff and the Capacity Building and Performance Improvement Unit in the development of capacity building and training materials. Support country activities under the guidance from the CPD and STA  and in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit, in the development and implementation of portfolio specific M&E plans. Participate in the review of designated program documentation and activity products ensuring quality of program deliverables. Participate in the development of communication materials, presentations, articles, concept papers, abstracts and posters in the context of knowledge management and participate in the presentation of these products to various audiences and forums. Provide writing and analytical assistance as needed to produce special thematic reports and/or technical briefs documents aimed for publication. Attend technical and brown bag informational meetings when required and prepare related briefs for senior technical staff. Also, work occasionally with senior technical staff for developing MSH proposals and new assistance projects as needed. Participate in other duties as assigned Capacity Building Participate in human resource capacity assessments in the pharmaceutical sector and collaborate internally and externally to develop country-specific capacity building material, strategies and roll out plans. Assist Ministry of Health (MoH) and National Programs to design and review, policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and other relevant materials, Participate in the planning and delivery of Pharmaceutical system strengthening programs aimed at building the capacity of department of health, national programs, drug regulatory authority, other pharmaceutical cadres and training institutions. Collaborate with stakeholders for the development, deployment and implementation of appropriate tools necessary to improve pharmaceutical management information systems and their appropriate use for decision making. Monitoring and Evaluation In coordination with the M&E team, support project for the establishment of mechanisms for collecting relevant data to their established indicators. Also participate in program review activities and provide adequate recommendations. Support project staff in the adequate documentation and dissemination of program results and lessons learned including the development and submission of abstracts and articles to scientific journal and conferences. Qualifications and Experience Required minimum education Required : Graduate degree in a health-related field   Preferred:  physician, pharmacist, nurse, qualification preferred. Required minimum experience Required: Two years of relevant experience in international public health with a focus on strengthening health and/or pharmaceutical systems in developing countries. Specialized training and/or practical experience related to infection control, including at the health facility level, and other areas of AMR containment such as WASH and antimicrobial stewardship. Preferred: Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and international agencies such as the Global Fund, UNITAID, WHO and World Bank preferred.   Knowledge and skills Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents and to make presentations in English is required. Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred. Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential Proficiency in English and any other languages of other USAID-supported countries is desired. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit.   Competencies   Ability to work independently and in team Good judgment for decision making. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team. Physical demands : Travel requirements 30% at national and international levels Background Information Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health. EEO Statement Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. Reports To Senior Technical Advisor   https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/10627/technical-advisor/job?mobile=false&width=1100&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=180&jun1offset=180