Job Title: Program Officer Immunisation (Private Sector) – FHI 360 Uganda Jobs 2021
Organization: FHI 360 Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala
FHI 360 Uganda Profile:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries. FHI 360 implements USAID MCHN project that aims to strengthen the Government of Uganda’s (GOU) performance in implementing strategies to improve maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition outcomes, including the implementation of Kampala-based work to develop effective models to improve services for urban populations, focusing on under-served/resourced communities.
Job Profile:
Work closely with Uganda Health Care Federation team to network with and provide space for MOH and National Drug Authority (NDA) to effectively engage with private sector actors to identify opportunities for leveraging the private sector in the importation, distribution, and delivery of vaccines
Leverage MOH efforts to support private sector actors to conduct respective micro-planning exercises effective to align the private sector contribution to the national vaccine deployment plan.
Coordinate with UHF and representative of private sector actors to conduct an assessment of preparedness for private sector facilities to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations, and coordinate processes for development, implementation and tracking of rollout plans.
Roles and responsibilities:
Provides technical assistance and support to programs. Collects, complies, and analyzes information relevant to programs. Provides administrative and project support, in addition to communication efforts related to program management and execution. Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations. Monitors budget for programs and develops monitoring system for reviewing project status. Ensures completion of program while adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Develops/Reviews work plans, prepares presentations, and supports other related program objectives and deliverables.
Accountabilities:
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Provides support to program management such as troubleshooting, updates work plans, coordinates travel arrangements and monitors program activities.
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Tracks performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO) ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
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Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires and monitoring project websites.
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Designs, implements, and coordinates specific program activities and may conduct research to achieve program goals.
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Works with Project Manager and assists with developing budgets, proposals, managing grants, project materials, and information.
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Collects, complies and analyzes information relevant to the program.
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May provide administrative support to programs as needed by writing, reviewing, and translating reports on a quarterly basis.
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Provides technical assistance and support to program.
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Reviews and contributes to work plans for one or many programs.
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Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned among internal and external partners.
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Serves as the liaison for internal units, such as finance, contracts, centers, etc.
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Supports program/project teams administratively and technically to provide high quality deliverables to clients.
Competencies:
There are 31 FHI360 development competencies. The focus for this particular job will be:
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Project Management (Planning and Time Management) – accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshals people, time, and resource efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner, and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
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Problem Solving – analyzes problems, seeks input from others and considers a variety of solutions. Chooses most efficient and effective solutions with attention to the impact that solution has on other projects and tasks.
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Technical Skills and Learning – let’s go of outdated processes and procedures, seeks out resources to enhance technical skills, and readily learns new industry processes, systems and products.
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Employees are expected to possess, or have high-potential for development of these three fundamental competencies.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
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Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with program design.
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.
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Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.
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Strong organizational and attention detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.
Problem Solving & Impact:
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Works on problems of moderate scope that require a review of various factors.
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Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
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Builds rapport with internal and external contacts.
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Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department.
Supervision Given/Received:
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Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
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Uses independent judgment in determining work-flow and priorities.
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Typically reports to a Manager/ Associate Director/ Director.
Qualifications for FHI 360 Uganda Jobs 2021
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent – Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
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Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
Experience:
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Typically requires a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience with public health program management, US Government rules and regulations.
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Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
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Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
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Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
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Prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Typical Physical Demands:
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Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5-50 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
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Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.
Travel Requirements:
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10%-25%
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How To Apply for FHI 360 Uganda Jobs 2021
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.
Closing Date: 21st May 2021
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