Summary
Date Posted: 15th March 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full_Time , Currency: UGX , Value: 1000000 , Minimum: 700000 , Maximum: 3000000 , Period: MONTH

JOB DETAILS:
ENABEL, Belgian development agency, together with the United States Agency for International
Development (USAlD), is implementing a new project in the Acholi sub region with details below. The Project assists Ugandan authorities and civil society stakeholders to roll out the National Result Based Financing (RBF) Policy in the Acholi Sub-region of Uganda. The execution of the Project is planned to last 4 years with 3 years of operational implementation of the core RBF mechanism and will work in synergy with other implementers in the same region. The Objective of the Project is, ‘To reinforce the health systems in the Acholi sub region in order to provide better health, financial protection and greater equity to the most vulnerable populations ln order to implement the above objective, Enable in Uganda therefore seeks to recruit competent and well qualified Ugandan nationals to fill in the following positions
2 Project Field Officer
Duty Station: Gulu with frequent travels to Acholi Sub Region
Contract Duration; 48 months (With a probation period of 6 months)
BACKGROUND:
Under supervision of the National Technical Assistant and in close cooperation with District Health Offices and Health Facilities. the Project Field Officers contribute to the achievement of project general and specific objectives, set in the Technical and Financial File, in the region.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management (40%)
• Through the National Technical Assistant, give input to points of discussion at the Project Steering Committee meetings, to facilitate discussions of important issues and evidence—based decision-making;
• Support the National Technical Assistant in implementation of annual and quarterly regional working plans:
• Support the National Technical Assistant in supervising implementation of grant agreements of Enabel with District Health Offices and Health facilities;
• Support planning and implementation of verification visits to health facilities, based on rotation.
• Support implementation of counter—verification visits to Health facilities:
• Support implementation of strategies to improve performance of District Health Offices and Health facilities;
• Assist the Health facilities in development and implementation of Performance Improvement Plans, referenced to the Business Plans:
• Support implementation of training and capacity building activities at the level of District Health Offices and health facilities;
• Lead and support other Health system strengthening activities in the region.
Financial Management (15%)
• Based on the provisions of the project Technical and Financial File. provide inputs for the quarterly and annual regional budget projection;
• Review the RBF documents to be submitted to Kampala project office for payment Monitoring and Evaluation (20%)
• Contribute to elaboration of quarterly and annual regional project progress reports;
• Contribute to elaboration of annual regional reports on
• Logical Framework Indicators, which are measured at regional level:
• Monitor implementation of Performance Improvement Plans, referenced to the Business Plans;
Financial Management (15%)
• Based on the provisions of the project Technical and Financial File, provide inputs for the quarterly and annual regional budget projection;
• Review the RBF documents to be submitted to Kampala project office for payment. Monitoring and Evaluation (20%) r
• Contribute to elaboration of quarterly and annual regional project progress reports;
• Contribute to elaboration of annual regional reports on logical Framework indicators. which are measured at region allover
• Monitor implementation of Performance Improvement Plans, referenced to the Business Plans;
• Support regional RBF performance review meetings:
• Support the organization of annual joint annual review meetings.
Communication and Visibility (10%)
• Implement the Enabel Communication and Visibility Plan at regional level;
• Ensure utilization of Enabel visibility items in all project activities at regional level:
• Provide inputs for communication materials developed by the project, i.e. articles, audio and visual materials. etc.
• Development of Project Exit Strategy (15%) ' '
• Document best practices and lessons learned. contribute to capitalization of project experience.
• Contribute to elaboration of project exit strategy:
• Contribute to improvement of the National RBF manual.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine, Economics, Pharmacy, Health Administration, Public Health or other Medical related field from a recognized University;
• Master Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, or Medical other related field is an advantage;
• At least Six (6) years professional experience as a specialist in the field of Public Health or Health Economics and Health Administration:
• At least Two (2) years ‘experience in working with the public health system of Uganda in management or implementation positions
• Experience of working in international development is an advantage
• Knowledge of Project Cycle Management principles
• Knowledge of Logical Framework approach
• Proficiency in utilization of MS Office applications
• Excellent knowledge of English and of a local language, according to the duty stations
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in cooperation with team members independently, and under stressful conditions
• Solid work ethics. initiative, result orientation, ability and willingness to complete difficult and time—consuming tasks.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine, Economics, Pharmacy, Health Administration, Public Health or other Medical related field from a recognized University;
• Master Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, or Medical other related field is an advantage;
• At least Six (6) years professional experience as a specialist in the field of Public Health or Health Economics and Health Administration:
• At least Two (2) years ‘experience in working with the public health system of Uganda in management or implementation positions
• Experience of working in international development is an advantage
• Knowledge of Project Cycle Management principles
• Knowledge of Logical Framework approach
• Proficiency in utilization of MS Office applications
• Excellent knowledge of English and of a local language, according to the duty stations
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in cooperation with team members independently, and under stressful conditions
• Solid work ethics. initiative, result orientation, ability and willingness to complete difficult and time—consuming tasks.

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Job application procedure
SALARY PACKAGE
Enabel will offer a competitive salary package with a gross monthly income of between UGX 5.700.000 and UGX 6.500.000 depending on the relevant years of work experience, medical insurance plus a 13th Month compulsory package
Online application to be submitted to http://www.enabel.be/content/jobs
Go to current vacancies, choose Uganda and start your application process. Remember to change the language to English at the top right corner of the page
For hard copy applications:
Interested candidates should submit their hard copy application including a cover letter, curriculum vitae of 5 pages’ maximum and copies of relevant academic documents with names of at least 3 professional referees, their emails and telephone contacts to
Human Resource Officer
Enabel-Belgian Development Agency
Plot 1B Lower Kololo Terrace
P.o box40131, Kampala
Send your application not later than Friday 29th March
All qualified persons including female candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited for a written test
NB: Clearly indicate in your application letter the position you are interested in