Vacancy title:
District Technical Officer

Jobs at:
Strong Systems for Routine Immunization

Deadline of this Job:
COB March 3, 2017.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Position: District Technicial Officer
Location: Kampala Uganda
Supervisor: National Technical Director

John Snow inc. (JSI) is recruiting a District technical Director(DIO).The position will support and contribute to the design and implementation of interventions that lead to sustainable improvements in routine immunization coverage in selected districts of Uganda, through two projects being implemented by JSI
- USAID's Maternal and Child Survival Program for Routine immunization (MCSP RI), and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's (BMGF) System for Strengthening Routine immunization (SS4Rl).

The DTO will work closely with the Uganda National Expanded Program on immunization (UNEPI), the Government of Uganda, and other key stakeholders to advance the objectives of both projects. S/he will be based in in Kampala with backstop support from the JSl MCSP/SS4Rl Kampala Office and the Washington, DC Headquarters Office, The position requires proficiency in English language (both written and spoken) and strong computer skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The DTO will contribute to the design and implementation of interventions that lead to sustainable improvements in routine immunization coverage in selected districts of Uganda. S/he will work closely with regional offices, district health teams, community leaders, and other immunization partners to improve the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of routine immunization services. Specific responsibilities assigned are described below:

• Participate in regular coordination and planning meetings with regional and district health officials and other immunization partners.
• Work with regions districts, and other partners to develop or fine tune national and district EPI annual and quarterly micro-plans with their budgets.
• Work with district health teams, local governments, and other partners in selected districts to: - Develop and implement sustainable capacity building strategies for health workers at Develop sustainable community approaches to problem solving, quality improvement, and sustaining effective immunization service
•  Provide periodic feedback on immunization to the relevant EPI partners.
•  Build strong linkages between the health system, traditional leaders, community volunteers and other groups.
• Carry out cold chain assessments and related interventions as needed.
• Collect and use immunization data to inform decision-making.
• Coordinate with the country team in following up the work of technical consultants when that work is performed at district level.
• Participate in district review meetings.
•  Maintain open and productive communications and working relationships with all partners.
• Contribute to writing progress reports for BMGF and USAID as needed.
• Manage project funds according to JSI, BMGF, and USAID financial procedures.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  A degree in public health or its equivalent. Four years’ experience in health systems strengthening management, especially in the context of EPI issues and programs.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for BMGF and USAID is a plus.
•  Strong facilitation skills, including experience in leading capacity building efforts; proven experience in coaching/mentoring and use of adult learning techniques to build the capacity of health workers.
• Understanding of government and traditional structures and the ability to work within these structures.
• Advanced writing and computer skills for documenting project activities.
•  English fluency in reading, writing, and speaking. Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage a demanding work environment.
• Ability to travel to the districts 75%.

Job application procedure
The closing date for receiving applications is by COB March 3, 2017.

To apply for this position, please click "Apply Online" below, or send your CV and cover letter to SS4R1recruitment@jsi.com