Uganda Red Cross Society Health Manager_COVID-19 Operations Jobs
Uganda Red Cross Society Health Manager_COVID-19 Operations Jobs
Since March 2020, when COVID-19 outbreak was confirmed in Uganda, Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) has been supporting prevention and response efforts in the key pillars of risk communication & social mobilization; and surveillance including community based surveillance and screening at border points of entry in the districts of Kampala, Wakiso, Amuru, Busia, Malaba, Rakai, Kasese, Kisoro, Bundibugyo and Ntoroko among others.
In a bid to strengthen the COVID-19 operations, URCS is seeking a Health Manager to be based at the headquarters in Kampala and supervise the implementation of activities
Job Purpose
The purpose of this position, Health Manager_COVID-19 Operations, is to:
Support the Director Health and Social Services in the development of proposals, budgets and work plans
Monitor and Supervise the implementation of the COVID-19 preparedness and response in the districts/branches;
Coordinate and link program implementation between the districts, branches and headquarters line departments.
To represent URCS at coordination meetings at the national level and occasionally at the district levels and build collaboration and partnerships with other organisations.
To manage the performance of staff in the operation.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in concept/proposal writing, develop and monitor budgets and work plans.
Regularly attend coordination meetings at the national and/or district levels
Supervise the Implementation of COVID-19 preparedness and response in the districts of implementation in line with program work plans and budgets.
Ensure that standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols are adhered to by URCS volunteers and staff in the COVID-19 operations.
Provide technical support to build capacity of URCS program staff, branch managers and volunteers in effective program implementation.
Support the branch and communities in emergency preparedness initiatives and contingency planning to respond to epidemic outbreaks;
Prepare periodic activity reports- weekly, monthly, quarterly in line with program work plan and donor requirements;
Oversee the management of volunteers in the program to ensure they are effectively engaged and well facilitated.
Perform any other duties assigned to you, as may be
required by the line supervisor/s.
Education Qualifications
A Minimum of University degree in health sciences (Medicine, Nursing, public/community health) or a related field from a recognized institution;
Post Graduate qualification in Public Health will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Minimum 4 years related experience in Public Health Programming and Coordination;
Experience in Public Health Emergency Response in particular response to infectious disease outbreaks will be an added advantage;
Working experience at field level with a recognized Organization with expertise in health and emergencies response;
Experience in implementation of projects in multi-donor and multi-stakeholder environment;
Experience working with Ministry of Health and UN agencies;
Essential Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills in the public health aspects of infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control; and epidemic preparedness and response.
Essential Skills
Excellent spoken and written English communication skills; ability to compile and assimilate content in short time frames;
Proven project management skills, particularly around assessing priorities and managing workloads;
Ability to work across different actors, cultural contexts, technical areas and bridge silos within the organization and with external partners;
A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks and to maintain a high quality standard when working under time pressure;
Analytical Skills
Data analysis and reporting skills
Public speaking and presentation
Budgeting and budget monitoring
Networking, alliance building and stakeholder management.
Negotiation skills.
Project Planning and Management
Team building and management
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Red Cross Society Health Manager_COVID-19 Operations Jobs
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