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Position: Maternal Child Health & Nutrition (MCHN)
Officer
Reports to:Public Health Coordinator & Behaviour
Change Communication Specialist
Project: Development Food Aid Programme/
SUSTAIN
Duty station: Kotido
Purpose of the
position:Provide technical support in aspects of strategic planning and
following through the implementation of
agreed upon MNCH strategies and maximum integration of synergies as project is
implemented.
Back ground
Information;
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work
in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for
working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful
completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record
checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.
Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” We are now seeking for
qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team in the
following roles.
Key Responsibilities
Project management and coordination
· Initiate and
work with line WV staff and district partners to technically interpret the MNCH
technical approaches included in the SUSTAIN proposal to facilitate
implementation of key activities in the project work plan.
· Work with
Nutrition Specialist and the HIV/AIDS specialist define areas of MNCH and
facilitate their integration in the HIV/AIDS and Nutrition programming in the
project districts.
Project monitoring
and evaluation
·
Build Coalition with other actors to support
districts in implementation of MNCH strategies including the Malaria and
Nutrition programming, community systems strengthening and Health Advocacy
·
Working with districts, conducts support
supervision in the SUSTAIN districts and provide technical assistance to ADPS
implementing MNCH activities.
·
Ensure World Vision’s institutional learning and
experiences in MNCH activities feed into SUSTAIN’s program development.
Finance management
·
Manage project finances and asset in line with
WV policy
·
Budget management and control
·
Performance management and supervision
·
Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff in
project development, management and implementation.
Project development
Provide technical
guidance and monitor implementation of MNCH activities including but not
limited to: Information Education and Communication/Behavior Change
Communications, Community mobilization and interventions targeting VHT.
Support the field
teams to constantly understand and articulate project MNCH strategies to
beneficiaries and partners, namely, communities, CBO’s, NGO’s civil society and
district officials
Network and
collaboration
Identify and build
strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with other actors to
support districts in planning and
implementation of MNCH strategies including the Malaria and Nutrition
programming, community systems strengthening and Health Advocacy
Documentation and
reporting
Timely submission
of end of month reports
Knowledge and skills:
·
Degree in Nursing, Environmental Health, or any
related discipline.
·
Has experience in working with the Ministry of
Health and has in-depth understanding of the workings of the Ministry of Health
and Local Governments
·
At least 2 years of technical health project
management experience in malaria programming, preferably focused on maternal,
newborn and child health.
·
Has experience in working with communities with
good knowledge of Public Health System and structures
·
Strong policy analysis and advocating skills
·
Demonstrated ability to work in a facilitative
and participative approach.
·
Superior communication skills – ability to
coordinate people at all levels – government partners, donors, communities and
staff with diplomacy, tact and collaboration.
·
Good budget management skills
·
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand
above denominational diversities.
How to apply:
Qualified candidates may submit their application and
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the People
and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the
email subject line.
Deadline for
receiving applications is: Friday 9th July, 2013.
(Qualified female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)
We do appreciate your
interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
