Vacancy title:
Assistant Project Officer
Jobs at:
CORDAIDDeadline of this Job:
Friday, March 14 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Key Result areas and responsibilities
Project Implementation and Reporting
• Lead implementation and coordination of SRHR activities, including Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, and HPV vaccination campaign) in Kalangala district
• Participate in training and mentorship of both the public and private health facilities in Kalangala district on RBF modalities and delivery of Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign) in Kalangala district
• Prepare monthly and weekly activity plans and submission for approval by programme manager
• Participate in the project data collection and analysis and prepare and submit the monthly and quarterly progress reports
• Work with other consortium staff (Amref and Mifumi) to ensure synergy in project implementation in Kalangala district.
• Coordinate social mobilization and demand creation activities for Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign) in Kalangala district.
• Ensure Cordaid representation and Participation in all partners’ engagement events and meetings/forum, in relation to SRHR / Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign) in Kalangala district
Planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Responsible to assess which information is relevant for planning, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Fills in the required PME format and assesses what extra PME information beside the standard formats is of importance.
• Analyses and draws conclusions from PME information and makes these accessible to stakeholders;
• Develop clear quarterly work plans and budgets for validation by the Project Manager; Check budget vs expenses for tasks assigned to him/her;
• inform the Project Manager immediately on cases of fraud and/or corruption or over - / under spending more than the norm, affecting the program results;
• Deliver timely and good quality input to project reports as requested by the Project Manager; Keep good relations with team members;
• Assist the Communications department with information on project and campaign issues and visits of volunteers, press and benefactors etc;
• Assist in developing proposals at the request of the PM; Actively promote and brand Cordaid initiatives wherever appropriate and possible;
• Adheres to the code of conduct and Integrity Policies, reports concerns and follows regular integrity trainings.
Other
• Perform other duties as relevant for the project as per the Project Manager’s request
• Manage local project related security matters as they pertain to individual safety and security and offer advice on updating the security plans.
• Any other duties assigned by the manager.
Requirements
• Graduate degree Or Diploma in Public Health, Nursing/midwifery, Clinical Medicine or a similar discipline. Preferred Registered Midwife/Nurse or Clinical Officer
• Good experience and knowledge in the area of Reproductive Maternal, New born, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) and SGBV, including Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign
• Good experience in delivering Cervical cancer screening/testing and referral for treatment, HPV vaccination campaign.
• Any knowledge of Results Based Financing and health systems strengthening context in Uganda.
• Possess excellent technical skill in health research and program, and project performance assessment.
• Excellent data analytical skills and interpretation, sound quantitative and qualitative skills (managing, analysis and interpretation of data)
• A good knowledge of the Ugandan health sector is a solid advantage.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to establish good working relationships, to transfer skills and knowledge, and to provide technical assistance to key actors.
• Fully proficient in the following software applications: Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook,
• PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with DHIS2.
• An excellent command of the English and Luganda as a local language.
• Readiness and flexibility to work in Kalangala district
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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