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Position Title: Research and Development Project Officer
Organization Name: Global Health Network (U)
Position Location: Gulu, Uganda
Eligible Citizenship: Uganda
Salary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per month
Position Code: G07-Nat
Job Function: Partnership Development, Program Design /
Program Planning, Research
Issue Area: Maternal and Child Health, Sexual and
Reproductive Health, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
Background Information:
GHNU is an indigenous charity organisation
established with a vision of promoting a society where a healthy life is a
reality, a society that appreciates, respects and celebrates all life and diversity, a society that encourages and
supports local talents and abilities; a society where the rights of people
guide policy decisions that impact on their lives and a mission of promoting,
protecting and preserving the health of all Ugandans through good leadership,
public private partnership, innovation and concerted action in Primary Health
Care and Reproductive Health.
The organisation provides services in the areas
of health with focus of maternal and child health, education, livelihoods and
sanitation and hygiene. To enhance achievement of program goals the
organisation applies general strategies of working with and through the
communities, collaboration with the district local government in all districts
and collaboration with other development partners and integration of services
delivery.
The organisation is currently implementing four
projects in Lango Sub regions, Northern Uganda, in the districts of Oyam, Otuke
and Dokolo. The four programs focus on the following results; increasing uptake
of maternal and child health services in catchment communities, improving
community sanitation and hygiene, reaching out to young people in schools to
improve on their physical and reproductive health outcomes, and empowering
communities to alleviate poverty and reduce vulnerabilities. The primary
targets for the organisation are children below five years of age, young people
in school and women of child bearing age.
Position Overview:
The Research and Development Project Officer will
manage and coordinate research and innovation project activities of Global
Health Network (U) (GHNU) within given policy guidelines and operational
objectives in order to facilitate and enhance work and continuous development
of the research culture within GHNU.
The Project Officer will work at both the
secretariat and field office on a 50/50% time in both locations.
S/he will provide technical knowledge in the
conduct of ongoing researches, carry out research funding development with
various stakeholders, and assist in the preparation and submission of high
quality research proposals in response to new external funding opportunities.
Responsibilities
·
Co-ordinate GHNU research and
innovations activities through working with relevant stakeholders, and provide
necessary guidance to ensure consistency and coherence in the interpretation of
GHNU criteria, principles, standards and norms in the evaluation of project
proposals, implementation of sub projects and supervision of research
activities.
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Develop short and long-term
implementation and monitoring plans, setting priorities and performance
measures to guide the achievement of the research and innovations project
targets.
·
Monitor the progress of research
and innovation projects to ensure adherence to set standards, specifications,
and agreed implementation time schedules.
·
Assist in the preparation and
submission of high quality research proposals in response to new external
funding opportunities.
·
Provide team leadership and
support to project officers, interns to ensure timely and effective of the
research processes.
·
Advise and make timely
recommendations to Program Manager and ED on identified sub-project
implementation strategies and targets, troubleshooting, operational problems,
through reports, review meetings, and field supervision visits.
·
Organize specific seminars and
workshops for respective actors on research and innovation for process and
findings presentations; enforce shared understanding and working knowledge of
GHNU operational systems, tools, and procedures.
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Ensure timely preparation and
dissemination of reports.
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Liaise closely with all GHNU
crosscutting functions, local government leadership and officials to build
rapport and shared operational vision, thereby enhancing cooperation in the
design and implementation of sub-projects in each district.
·
Generate specific outputs
(deliverables) as determined from time to time in the respective projected work
plans for each quarter.
·
Perform any other duties as may
be assigned to him/her from time to time.
Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an
asterisk (*) are required
·
Bachelor’s degree*
·
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
applications*
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Experience writing proposals and
securing funding for research projects*
·
Excellent project management
skills, including setting priorities and performance measures as well as
meeting deadlines on time and on budget*
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Polished verbal communication and
presentation*
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Track record of successful
reports/publications summarizing research findings
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Strong quantitative and
qualitative research skills
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Experience managing grants and/or
donor relationships, i.e. writing grant reports
·
Confidence navigating databases
and academic search engines
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Excellent interpersonal skills
with the ability to develop good working relationships within and outside the
team.
·
Highly organized and able to
prioritize and multitask to meet tight deadlines
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Willingness to travel and reside
in Oyam district
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Self-starter and a strategic
thinker, analytical and creative
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Ability to work independently and
under pressure
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Ability to function well in a
diverse, cross-cultural work environment
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Commitment to public health
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