Save the Children Jobs in Uganda - Program Manager Health, Nutrition & HIV Job Vacancy

Job Title: Program Manager Health, Nutrition & HIV



Job Description



Program Manager Health, Nutrition & HIV (1 position – re-advertised)

Duty Station ; Kampala

The Health, Nutrition & HIV Programme Manager will be accountable for the overall operational and technical programme management of the Health, Nutrition & HIV program portfolio.

Job Purpose:
As the Health, Nutrition & HIV Programme Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall Health, Nutrition & HIV strategy, policy and practice to increase capacity of staff, civil society organisations, government and other stakeholders for improved Health, Nutrition & HIV programme delivery country-wide. This will include leading effective implementation of planned strategic objectives for Health, Nutrition & HIV, program quality improvement, documentation and proposal development to mobilize new resources and advising Management regarding development of this program area.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;
• A minimum of Bachelors degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Development Studies, or a relevant field. Graduate or post-graduate training in public health, epidemiology, project planning & management, monitoring and evaluation, community development & research or a related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years relevant working experience with at least 3 years at management level in an international NGO.
• Experience in Health, Nutrition & HIV programming.
• Working knowledge of programming and policy development.
• A professional progression towards increasing technical responsibilities.
• Strategic management skills.
• Computer literacy skills – MS Office applications, word, excel, PowerPoint, Spreadsheets.
• Representational, advocacy and diplomatic skills, including experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children strategy, vision, mission, values and principles; good understanding and commitment to principles of child rights and child protection.
• Ability and willingness to undertake periodic field travel to up-country and in insecure areas.




How to Apply


Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to;
The Head of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70, Kira Road
P O Box 12018
Kampala
Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org

Note: Closing date for receiving applications is 27th April 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children in Uganda is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Project Coordinator, Integrated Programmes Job Vacancy in Uganda at Save the Children

Job Title: Project Coordinator, Integrated Programmes



Job Description


Project Coordinator, Integrated Programmes (2 positions)

Duty Stations : Bundibugyo and Gulu

The coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Partnership Manager – Integrated

Job Purpose
Provide ongoing capacity support and coordination of the project partners with project planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting in relation to Child Protection, Livelihoods, food security and HIV/AIDS.

Desired Academic back ground, Experience & person specifications;
• A minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in any relevant field or the equivalent accrued working experience in a related position.
• At least 3 years progressive experience in programme development and management with INGO. Relevant experience supervising community based social development projects and with International NGOs particularly those addressing children’s rights to Protection, Livelihoods, food security and HIV/AIDS and those applying partnership approach is desirable.
• Thorough understanding of child rights issues, national poverty alleviation strategies as well as current national and international trends in to global poverty and development.
• Specific familiarity with child rights issues in the NGO world or work.
• Thorough knowledge of the quality programme development.
• Strong financial, planning and budget management skills and experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills
• Strong facilitation, presentation, documentation and reporting skills




How to Apply


Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to;
The Head of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70, Kira Road
P O Box 12018
Kampala
Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org

Note: Closing date for receiving applications is 27th April 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children in Uganda is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Program Manager Job Vacancy at Emerging Pandemic Threats Program

Job Title: Program Manager

About this Job:
RESPOND is part of the USAID funded Emerging Pandemic Threats Program and is designed to identify and minimize the impact of newly emergent diseases of animal origin that threaten human health. The project will build the capacity of national animal and public health institutions in five designated “hot spot” regions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With a project-wide office headquartered in the USA, RESPOND has regional offices in Kinshasa, Kampala, and Bangkok. RESPOND seeks to recruit Program Manager for its East Congo Basin office based in Kampala.

Position purpose: Support the Technical Lead in the planning, implementation, project coordination, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of East Congo programmes as well as ensure smooth and efficient operations for attainment of quality results.

Role and Responsibilities:

1.   Work with the Technical lead to plan, schedule, organize, coordinate, and implement regional and country level programs and activities.

2.   Coordinate project implementation, ensuring that all administrative, financial, and human resource needs for program activities are met

3.   Participate in monitoring, evaluation and documentation of regional and country level activities.

4.   Participate in the development, production and dissemination of program documents, tools and activity/success stories

5.   Support the preparation of annual and operational work plans as well as concepts and proposals

6.   Prepare reports on program activities in line with reporting timelines

7.    Participate in the development of Terms of Reference, contracts or any other obligation instrument for country, regional and organizational partners

Requirement:
Required Qualifications:

1.  Minimum of University degree in a related discipline preferred

2.   5+ years of professional experience program management

3.   Direct donor implementation management and/or a veterinary or public health background

Preferred.

4.   Ability to work in a team environment

5.   Strong English language skills (written and spoken), will be required to write activity related reports

How to apply:
Kindly forward your CVs and cover letters ONLY to: The Director of Administration, RESPOND Project: tashajubilee@dai.com by 27th April 2012.