Job Title: HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING ADVISOR
Job Description
POST: HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING ADVISOR
BACKGROUND: The goal of the Northern Uganda – Health Integration To Enhance Services (NU-HITES) project is to establish improved and sustained health and nutrition status of the northern Uganda population through a district-based integrated package of quality health services. NU-HITES will support and strengthen public and private sector health systems while at the same time improving integration of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, MNCH, FP and nutrition services at facility and community levels.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor reports to the Project Director on a day-to-day basis and to the IntraHealth Uganda Capacity Program Chief of Party representing IntraHealth. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing implementation of NU-HITES Project Objective 2 Health Systems Strengthening, in collaboration with other staff and partner organizations. H/she provides leadership on the project in developing strategies and implementation plans for meeting the HSS sub-objectives and oversees the activities that are designed to meet the sub-objectives. H/she plays a key role in assuring that the specific deliverables assigned to IntraHealth on the project are achieved, with particular focus on strengthening systems for effective and sustainable delivery of quality health services.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
◦Advanced degree in public health, a clinical discipline, or a social sciences field related to human resources for health (e.g., management, public policy)
◦Strong knowledge of, and experience in applying state-of-the-art interventions designed to address HSS challenges in developing countries.
◦Familiarity and experience working with the Uganda health care system, the Ministry of Health, and other development organizations in Uganda is a plus.
◦Minimum of five years’ experience implementing or managing HSS projects in/for developing countries, including involvement in several of the following areas:
National HRH assessment; workforce policy and planning; human resource development and management; development and deployment of human resource information systems; leadership development; workforce projections and costing; performance improvement; delivering or evaluating education for health professionals; pharmaceutical logistics; and managing health-workforce programs at the national or international level.
◦Experience with HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, MNCH, FP and nutrition initiatives highly desirable
◦Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and management skills and ability to manage and provide technical guidance to complex multi-site activities.
◦Experience working with a variety of sectors (e.g., public, NGO, private for-profit) preferred.
◦Experience advocating for and overseeing HSS intervention replication and scale-up.
◦Ability to achieve results in a timely manner and within a specified budget.
◦Experience working on USAID-funded projects highly desirable
◦Clear commitment and record of achievement to building the capacity of local partners.
◦Fluency in English, including excellent English written and oral presentation skills; proficiency in Luo highly desirable.
How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in person to IntraHealth offices at Plot 20B, Kawalya Kaggwa Close or sent by email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org to be received not later than Friday 24th February 2012. Applications should include the title of the post being applied for.
Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Description
POST: HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING ADVISOR
BACKGROUND: The goal of the Northern Uganda – Health Integration To Enhance Services (NU-HITES) project is to establish improved and sustained health and nutrition status of the northern Uganda population through a district-based integrated package of quality health services. NU-HITES will support and strengthen public and private sector health systems while at the same time improving integration of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, MNCH, FP and nutrition services at facility and community levels.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor reports to the Project Director on a day-to-day basis and to the IntraHealth Uganda Capacity Program Chief of Party representing IntraHealth. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing implementation of NU-HITES Project Objective 2 Health Systems Strengthening, in collaboration with other staff and partner organizations. H/she provides leadership on the project in developing strategies and implementation plans for meeting the HSS sub-objectives and oversees the activities that are designed to meet the sub-objectives. H/she plays a key role in assuring that the specific deliverables assigned to IntraHealth on the project are achieved, with particular focus on strengthening systems for effective and sustainable delivery of quality health services.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
◦Advanced degree in public health, a clinical discipline, or a social sciences field related to human resources for health (e.g., management, public policy)
◦Strong knowledge of, and experience in applying state-of-the-art interventions designed to address HSS challenges in developing countries.
◦Familiarity and experience working with the Uganda health care system, the Ministry of Health, and other development organizations in Uganda is a plus.
◦Minimum of five years’ experience implementing or managing HSS projects in/for developing countries, including involvement in several of the following areas:
National HRH assessment; workforce policy and planning; human resource development and management; development and deployment of human resource information systems; leadership development; workforce projections and costing; performance improvement; delivering or evaluating education for health professionals; pharmaceutical logistics; and managing health-workforce programs at the national or international level.
◦Experience with HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, MNCH, FP and nutrition initiatives highly desirable
◦Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and management skills and ability to manage and provide technical guidance to complex multi-site activities.
◦Experience working with a variety of sectors (e.g., public, NGO, private for-profit) preferred.
◦Experience advocating for and overseeing HSS intervention replication and scale-up.
◦Ability to achieve results in a timely manner and within a specified budget.
◦Experience working on USAID-funded projects highly desirable
◦Clear commitment and record of achievement to building the capacity of local partners.
◦Fluency in English, including excellent English written and oral presentation skills; proficiency in Luo highly desirable.
How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in person to IntraHealth offices at Plot 20B, Kawalya Kaggwa Close or sent by email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org to be received not later than Friday 24th February 2012. Applications should include the title of the post being applied for.
Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
