Plan International Health Officer Jobs in Uganda
Plan International Health Officer Jobs in Uganda
The OrganisationPlan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Dimensions of the Role
He/she is responsible for the delivery of the Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) and Livelihood component of this project.
He/she supports the project Coordinator in strengthening equitable access to and utilization of integrated quality health services for refugees and host communities across all the phases of displacement.
Accountabilities
Support in developing and implementing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual project work plans, project activities and budgets.
Prepare and submit to project Coordinator, high quality activity, weekly, quarterly and annual narrative reports for all completed activities.
Coordinate effectively with project staff including the Child Protection Officer, SRHR Graduate Intern, Case Management Worker and other staffs to leverage efforts, build synergy, team work and deliver high quality project results
Support tracking, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and reporting of project outputs, outcomes, impact or results and changes in close collaboration with Project Coordinator.
Support effective project budget utilization, management and monitoring for activities directly implemented by Plan staff and partners.
Support timely accountability for funds used to implement project in line with Plan international accounting policies and procedures and donor requirements.
Assist in effective management of project resources including procurements in accordance with Plan International Uganda policies and guidelines and in accordance with grant conditions.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Knowledge / Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Science Social Work, Development Studies, Social Sciences, demography or population studies or any relevant field with wide demonstrated relevant experience in implementing SRHR.
Demonstrated skills and experience in promoting adolescent/youth programming
Experience and skills in the use of participatory approaches and rights-based programming.
At least 3 years professional experience in ASRH, life skills and adolescent programming in humanitarian context.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated experience in networking with other development partners in the field.
Skills
Good communication skills (written & oral) in English and local language where assigned
Excellent skills in documentation and report writing
Excellent budget management skills
Strong skills in teamwork and networking
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills in multi-cultural contexts
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Power Point.
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair
in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Additional Responsibilities
Children and Young people safeguarding Policy Responsibilities (mandatory for all staff)
Adhere to the children and young people safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct
Desist from all forms of child abuses including sexual, emotional, physical and or neglect.
Desist from behaviour that paces children at risk of harm, exploitation or abuse
Responsible for implementation of the children and young people safeguarding policy standards and Code of Conduct as they apply to area of responsibility.
Ensure that all Plan International partners, visitors and associates in his/her area of responsibility are provided with, are made aware off and have signed and returned a copy of the children and young people safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.
Inform the partners, visitors and associates that they must comply with the policy in all contacts and communications with children during their visit.
Report all child safeguarding concerns that have come to his or her knowledge within 12 hours using the approved reporting and responding procedures.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Health Officer Jobs in Uganda
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