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Post Title: SENIOR
PROGRAME OFFICER – MCH/ SRH (RE-ADVERTISED)
Organisation: AMREF
Reporting:
Programme Manager
Ref Number:
UCO/SRH/MCH/002/2013
Number of positions:
1
Duty Station:
Kampala
Background
Information:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development
nongovernmental 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. With headquarters
in
Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia,
South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and West Africa. Employing over
1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $90 million,
AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
For more information visit our website www. amref.org.
Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Program Manager, The Sexual and
Reproductive Health Senior Program Officer deputizes the Program Manager who is
the technical lead of all AMREF MCH/ SRH projects.
Key Responsibilities
• He/She is responsible for provision of overall strategic
and technical oversight of the program and to ensure the successful implementation
of quality Sexual Reproductive Health projects.
• He/She is expected to have specific responsibility for
reporting to and liaising with donors on respective projects.
• He/She is expected to ensure approved program deliverables
are achieved according to agreed contractual obligations.
• He/She will oversee the implementation of the technical
components of the projects and
will work closely with other line Managers to ensure efficient and effective strategic implementation
of the program and creation and sustenance of high levels of linkages with
relevant government of Uganda, Health development agencies and other implementing
partners.
Qualifications,
experience and skills
• Masters degree in Public Health
• A medical Background is an added advantage.
• 5 years of progressive diverse experience in the direct
implementation of SRH/ MCH projects, 3 of which should be at a senior Managerial
level.
How to Apply:
If you would like to join a dynamic team and help bring
lasting health change in Africa, please quote reference number in your
application and send a copy of your CV, together with a supporting statement,
which should include evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration
requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, addressed to
the Country Director, AMREF Uganda by email to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org
Emails should not exceed 2MB. We encourage interested candidates to submit
their applications by
Friday, November 29, 2013.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking
environment policy.
