Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About Momentum Wheels for Humanity
Since 1996, Momentum Wheels for Humanity has increased access to mobility and improved quality of life for children, teens, and adults with physical disabilities in more than 50 low- and middle-income countries. We build and strengthen rehabilitation services within health systems through training and capacity building, policy and standards development, and supply and distribution of wheelchairs and other life-changing equipment. For more information, visit https://momentum4humanity.org/.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Momentum’s Global Advisor on Assistive Technology, the Uganda AT Technical Coordinator will have the following technical advising and project management responsibilities:
• Lead on the planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development, and administration of Momentum’s AT activities in Uganda. Key AT activities will include:
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 Develop rehabilitation and AT service model and establish AT and rehabilitation referral mechanisms – Conduct roadshows for AT awareness raising and product familiarization – Conduct national procurement training using WHO/UNICEF procurement manual – Conduct AT service training
• Ensure the technical integrity of all activities implemented by Momentum in Uganda.
• Guide engagement with national stakeholders, including the MOH and other actors as it relates to assigned project activities
• Support the development of the project work plan and contribute to the annual work planning process; flag any work plan modifications that may be required and participate in revisions
• Coordinate with the AT focal points in other ReLAB-HS learning countries and extract lessons learned to inform Momentum’s programming in Uganda.
• Compile MWH activity information for monthly, quarterly, and/or ad hoc donor and internal reports, ensuring that reporting is accurate and timely
• Represent MWH as needed in relevant meetings and other strategic bilateral or multilateral coordination meetings
• Attend or represent MWH as needed in meetings with government and other local stakeholders as needed
• Participate in weekly ReLAB-HS country team meetings, working group meetings, and any other internal country meetings as recommended by country coordinator and/or country rehab and AT technical coordinator
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of MWH

Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in the rehabilitation field, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic technologists, or master`s degree in health policy, global health, or health system and/or in relevant field of study
• At least 5 years’ experience in physiotherapy or occupational therapy services within an international development context
• Experience working with national governmental agencies, international NGOs, and multilateral organizations
• Experience, general awareness and understanding of assistive devices and assistive technology
• Demonstrated experience working on large institutional grants and complex programs
• Familiarity with national health systems for rehabilitation services
• Proven ability to develop and manage stakeholder relationships
• Proven experience taking initiative in finding solutions to complex challenges
• Excellent skills in evaluation, reporting, and coordination
• Ability to work well independently and with a team
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with good organization and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and spoken fluency in English


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Please submit a cover letter and resume in English to careers@momentum4humanity.org , rolling until filled. Please include “Application for Uganda AT Technical Coordinator: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Due to volume of replies, please do not contact the office directly.

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