World Vision Uganda NGO Project Officer AIM Health Plus Project Jobs
World Vision Uganda NGO Project Officer AIM Health Plus Project Jobs
Purpose of the positionTo facilitate the development and execution of Maternal Neonatal and Child health Nutrition (MNCHN) activities at both facility and community in Busia district in line with organizational and MOH strategy and objectives.
Including Newborn Care, Goal Oriented ANC, Post Natal Care, EmNOC Signal Functions, Nutrition and community based MNCH.
Key Outputs/Responsibilities
Project management
Lead and coordinate planning and implementation of all capacity building activities in the implementation sites including offsite, onsite trainings, mentorship, performance and quality improvement activities at the District, community and health facility level using the most appropriate innovative and cost effective technologies.
Provide necessary technical guidance to key partners during the implementation of the project.
Manage, and supervise all core interventions at the lower level with in the DIP
To critically enrich the project team with the social dynamics of communities in regard to MNCH, working with VHTs, small groups like the Mother Care Groups and community engagements.
Support to Community Health Information Management System strengthening by ensuring the operationalization of the community health Mobile phone platform for reporting on ttC for and the entire CHMIS MoH System.
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation
Works with the Project Manager in the preparation of quality project reports are submitted on time to support offices and donors.
Work with health staff and program development team in the roll out of baseline surveys and evaluation of the project, on the required basis
Oversee the rollout of the MNCHN data collection process at the community and health facility level and maintain the respective data bases updated.
Reporting and Accountability
Maintains records of activity implementation as approved by the PM in a developed ToR
Produces monthly report that shows what has been active and done in the project area
Manages allocated
finances and organization resources (such as phones, cameras, bus cards) as per agreed practices
Prepares for and participates in evaluation projects when required
Participates in meetings and contribute to organization development
Partnership Development
Liaise with development agencies and partners on collaborative work related to MNCH and other initiatives to position World Vision as a strategic partner of choice n mhealth landscape
Qualifications
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Must have a University Degree in Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical Medicine/Dip in Midwifery/Nursing with a degree in Public health or a health related degree.
Working experience of 1 year working in the area of Maternal Newborn and Child Health, Nutrition and health care at any level of implementation
Experience in working communities with good knowledge of public health system and structures
Experience implementing Quality improvement initiatives.
Understanding the social determinants of health and community dynamics.
Knowledge of community based MNCH integrated services
Knowledge of MNCH methodologies and other related approaches
Strong interpersonal communication and counseling skills.
Good understanding of the current Health Systems in Uganda
In-depth knowledge working with the district local government, community health structures (Village Health Teams (VHTs) and Health Unit management committees (HUMCs)
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Strong level of Integrity, transparency and accountably
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision Uganda NGO Project Officer AIM Health Plus Project Jobs
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