Amref Health Africa HSS Program Officer/ Cluster Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary:

The primary focus of this position is to lead the implementation of the Health System Strengthening
(HSS) component and undertake the cluster coordination role for the SRHR/SGBV project.

S/he will strengthen the capacity of SRHR/SGBV district and health facility governance structures to improve coordination and quality of service provision to the young people and women of reproductive age.

The HSS/cluster coordinator will implement and support strategies and approaches that improve the
organizational performance of targeted hospitals and health facilities with emphasis on the improvement of SRHR/SGBV services in line with government standards and priorities.

Support will be strongly focused on working closely with other partners and stakeholders supporting HSS components i.e. Health Information Systems, health workforce, service delivery, essential medicines and financing in order to serve and empower young people and women of reproductive age to enjoy their SRH and rights.

This will include a focus on capacity building for SRHR/SGBV service delivery, advocacy for
accountability of health resources and improving the communication between the facility and the
community, it serves. This position is based in the three clusters of the project, but implementing a
district based approach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Implementation

• Collaborate with the District Health Office (DHO) to build the capacity of District Health Team
(DHMT) to functionalize all health governance structures and strengthen linkages to the
community to improve SRHR/SGBV services.

• Collaborate with the DHO, CDO and partnersto develop integrated district based work and
implementation plans

• Collaborate with other technical program leads to develop and implement training schedules for
health care workers.

• Document and communicate findings and key lessons for improved accountability and quality
reporting.

• Work to adopt the use of quality improvement approaches in SRHR/SGBV service delivery.
Coordination of the cluster:

• Oversee all cluster program work; coordinate all cluster activity implementation ensuring
integration of all components of the project.

• Provide logistical and financial oversight to activities by working closely with the program
accounts assistant and administration officer.

• Organize

cluster review and management meetings on a regular basis; follow up actions for staff
welfare, and program implementation.

• Identify cluster challenges and inform management accordingly for support.

• Represent the SRHR/SGBV program at district level stakeholders meetings

• Promote team accountability, coordination, quality and a sense of urgency with responsiveness
to the district, community and health facility needs.

• Request for relevant programmatic documents, policy guidelines, SOPs and logistical needs as
required by the cluster.

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the cluster based staff and ensuring that the,
project assets (Site phones, Computer -tablets) are properly secured and kept in good working
condition

• Security: Ensure safety of the cluster office and the team.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Public Health, medical clinical or related field with at least 3 years of professional
experience working with the government health system

• Previous experience working on health accountability and governance and SRHR/SGBV service
delivery program

• Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance at individual, health facility and district levels and in-depth understanding of Uganda healthcare system

• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal and professional relationships with
local government officials, and other key stakeholders in the health sector

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in strengthening either all or some of the components
of the health system.

• Demonstrable writing and analytical and quantitative skills.

• Proven skills in networking, collaboration, health facility and organizational development

• Good reporting, communication and representation skills

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Amref Health Africa HSS Program Officer/ Cluster Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

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