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POST: SENIOR PERSONNEL
OFFICER
Organisation: Northern
Uganda-Health Integration for Enhanced Services (NU-HITES) project,
Location: Gulu.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist
in implementation and monitoring 01 the NU-HITES health worker hiring program
implemented by IntraHealth. Support implementation of human resource policies,
strategies, guidelines, rules, regulations.
BACKGROUND
INFORMATION:
The
Northern Uganda-Health Integration for Enhanced Services (NU-HITES) project,
funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims
to increase the use of quality health services and to strengthen systems for
the delivery of quality health services in northern Uganda. The cooperative
agreement between USAID and Plan International USA, NU-HITES' lead organization,
began on August 8, 2012 and continues through August 7, 2017. NU-HITES is
implemented by a consortium led by Plan International USA. The consortium
includes IntraHealth International, the Tulane University School of Public
Health and Tropical Medicine (Tulane), the Communications for Development
Foundation of Uganda (CDFU), Uganda Health Marketing Group (UHMG), and The AIDS
Service Organization (TASO).
The goal of
the NU-HITES project is to improve and sustain the health and nutritional
status of northern Uganda's population. The
NU-HITES
consortium works to address barriers to the availability and quality of health
services and supports the strengthening of health service delivery. NU-HITES
has been asked to implement a health worker hiring program in the NU-HITES'
districts, and IntraHealth is responsible for managing the program. The program
will Initially hire 168 health workers in 13 districts and be responsible for
paying their salaries.
JOB PURPOSE
To lead the
NU-HITES health worker hiring program, implement and monitor agreed-upon
policies, strategies, guidelines, rules, regulations; and guide the NU-HITES
project working with the local governments and private not-for-profit
organizations on all matters of Human Resource Planning, Management and
Development, particularly for the health workers hired under the hiring
program.
KEY FUNCTIONS
·
The senior personnel officer shall manage the hiring program, under
the supervision of the Director Health Systems Strengthening.
·
Assist districts in identifying HRH needs and updating action plans
for recruitment and deployment.
·
Assist with negotiation of the MOUs with the districts and PNFPs, and
make sure that everyone has a common understanding of how the program will
work.
·
Act as the spokesperson for the program to explain it to the NU-HITES
senior management team, government and PNFP officials, and visitors.
·
Resolve problems in program implementation as they arise Negotiate for
SMS services in order to send messages to the health workers as reminders and
encouragement in their work. Assist1he districts and PFNPs in supervising the
health workers and determining rewards and sanctions for performance. Support
districts in implementing performance management. Oversee pay roll management,
in collaboration with the IntraHealth Finance Officer and the districts.
·
Plan with the other staff to arrange for certification of time worked
by health workers and work with districts to put the system into place.
·
Oversee collection and verification of health worker time records, in
collaboration with the district officials, in order to effect payment.
·
Monitor and report any problems relating to the hiring program and
bring these problems to the Director HSS as necessary Contribute to activities
and work teams as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Masters degree in Social Sciences or
Health Sciences, or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or economics
with financing option with at least five years work experience in a related
area.
2. Experience working in human
resources is preferred
3. Strong interpersonal teamwork and
programming skills
4. Strong communications skills and
strength in speaking and writing in English
5. Strong organizational skills
6. Strong skills in public speaking
WORKING CONDITIONS
/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Senior
Personnel Officer is expected to:
Work
independently with all stakeholders including the NUHITES consortium and
districts.
Accept
additional responsibilities related to the job demands. Work overtime as
required.
Travel
throughout Uganda to work with partners and key stakeholders, and potentially
internationally, as required.
How to Apply:
Applications should be addressed to
the Logistics and Administration Officer
NU-HITES Project and should be sent by email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org
(maximum attachment size 2 MB) or
submitted to NU-HITES Project offices at Plot
31,
Onono Road,
Senior Quarters,
Laroo
Division, Gulu Municipality.
Applications
should be received not later than two weeks from the date of publication 01
this advertisement. Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates
and testimonials to their application.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
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