Posts
Post Titles:
1.
Programme Manager
2.
Data Entry Clerk
Organization: AMREF
Location: Kampala and Wakiso
Background Information:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development
non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African
communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that
prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.
AMREF is
headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia,
Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with
an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge
resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website
www.amref.org
We are looking for individuals who are organized, highly motivated
and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health
change in Africa, to fill the following positions
Post: Programme Manager
Reporting: Deputy Country Director
Number of positions: 1
Stations: Kampala
Purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, the Programme Manager SCHAP
will provide technical and management leadership focusing on all the strategic
and operational aspects of HIV/AIDS Prevention Activities and develop valuable
networks with the districts, Ministry of Health and CDC.
Key
Responsibilities
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Spearhead the project strategy development and
implementation within the relevant districts and ensure that all AMREF
initiatives in the region are fully aligned to the Uganda country strategy.
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Provide leadership to the development and
implementation of high quality projects in line with AMREF’s values and
principles.
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Ensure that AMREF is represented at local and
district levels that are relevant to the Foundation’s work.
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Liaise and network with relevant AMREF
partners and collaborators to improve AMREF visibility, coordination of
activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
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Ensure that the agreed project plans and
budgets are monitored very closely and that high levels of quality,
accountability, reporting and transparency are maintained throughout.
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Ensures programme growth by participating in
the development of new project initiatives.
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Contribute to change management and strategic
growth of the Uganda Country programme by actively participating in the
management meetings.
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Responsible for the management of assigned
budgets and assets in the programme under the direction of the Country
Director.
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Link AMREF to the Ministry of health by
interacting with the AIDS Control Programme (ACP) and other relevant
departments and Committees.
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Support the project teams to develop and
conduct appropriate Operations Research in the programme.
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Support quarterly, semi-annual and annual
project implementation reports based on agreed priority areas, work plans and
budgets and in collaboration with CDC.
Basic
Qualifications, Training and Competencies
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The applicant must have a Masters Degree in
Public Health or relevant area.
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Degree in Public health, M.B.Ch.B.
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Post graduate degree in public health or
closely related field.
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At least 5 years’ of direct experience of
managing complex integrated and behavioral change programmes in Health
development, with a reputable international NGO.
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Experience of advocacy, operations research
and publications in the health field.
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Evidence of documentation of project
experiences to support programme development and evidence-based advocacy.
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Producing high quality financial and activity
reports for donors and organizational use in a timely fashion.
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Experience in managing community health
development programme and working for International NGOs.
Post: Data Entry Clerk
Reporting: Clinical Officer
Number of positions: 1
Stations: Wakiso
Purpose of the Job
To keep
records and information on clients in electronic and manual forms, retrieve
records for Clinical and monitoring purposes and ensure confidentiality and
safety of records.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing and accounting for financial and
other resources
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Keeping records and information on SMC
clients.
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Sorting, verifying and filing of client
records
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Entering client’s Data into MIS and project
database
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Updating the program team with
records/information.
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Retrieving files for clinicians and program
team.
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Compiling and submitting reports to Clinical
Officer.
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Adhering to Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Key
Outputs
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Client records and information kept in
electronic and manual copies.
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Confidentiality and data safety ensured.
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Records/information availed to authorized
persons.
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Periodic reports submitted in a timely manner.
Basic
Qualifications, Training and competencies
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The applicant should possess a minimum of
Diploma in social sciences, Economics, Computer Science or Statistics.
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At least six months relevant experience in
data entry.
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Highly organized and sensitive to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to work with minimal
supervision and meeting set targets Personal integrity, liable and dependable.
How to apply:
These are
challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals. If
you would like to join this dynamic team, please send an updated CV including
three work related referees and cover letter to the Human Resources Manager,
AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org. Emails
should not exceed 2MB.
We regret
that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. AMREF is an equal
opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Closing date: Friday
18th October 2013
