Deadline of this Job: 04 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Pediatrics and Adolescent Officer
Job Summary
Support the provision of appropriate care and services to children and adolescents living with HIV and their families through mentorship, support supervision and monitoring the implementation of HIV and TB services among children and adolescents in the supported health facilities/districts. The officer will work directly with the health facilities and district health teams and develop action plans to improve service delivery and increase access to services for these categories of clients
Overall Responsibilities
• Support the implementation of National Pediatric, adolescent HIV and eMTCT/EID policies and guidelines at facility and district levels.
• Use innovative approaches to improve pediatric and adolescent HIV case finding, notification, management and related linkages/referrals from community to health facility level.
• Support planning, implementation, evaluation, and learning for the national CQI collaboratives for paediatric and eMTCT collaboratives.
• Implementation of the district Pediatric, adolescent HIV, and eMTCT/EID capacity building interventions in line with National HIV policies, SOPs, guidelines, and priorities.
• Support the health facilities to improve the PMTCT and EID cascade indicators at all supported ART sites.
• Periodically Compile and share reports on the pediatric, adolescent, and eMTCT/EID core outputs to the project management specialist and the technical manager HIV/TB services as per the set periodic pediatric, adolescent HIV and eMTCT indicators.
• Monitor and support quantification for critical PMTCT/EID and paediatric ART commodities in the supported health facilities and districts.
• Conduct operation research on Pediatric HIV and TB services and publications of findings in conferences, journals and other medical related literature to enhance knowledge sharing between pediatricians, frontline health care workers and relevant stakeholders in line with project objectives.
Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
• A bachelor’s degree in counselling and/or social work and social administration and/or diploma/degree in nursing with at least two years of relevant work experience in implementing HIV and TB control activities and pediatric and adolescent health interventions
• 2 Years Relevant Experience
Deadline of this Job: 31 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:MEAL Officer- Amudat (Maternity Cover)
Responsibilities and activities
The MEAL Officer works with the Programme Manager, Amudat Karamoja Programme as MEAL focal point in Karamoja Programme and shall create and operate a functional monitoring and evaluation system at programme level with support from MEAL Advisor based at the country office. The MEAL framework gathers performance data at output, outcome and impact level based on objectives and indicators contained in the UGD1902 and UGD2203 log frames/MEAL frameworks;
• Work with Project officers to ensure the collection of relevant and appropriate data for Knowledge Management and Learning;
• Lead and facilitate local analysis and interpretation of MEAL information as an input to regular narrative reports covering progress of the two projects. The actual project reporting is done by Project Managers of all projects;
• Promote the utilization of the collected data at project and programme level for adjustments in planning and implementation in order to promote adaptive project programming;
• Facilitate capacity building for PMs and POs to enable them to monitor and evaluate their own efforts, gather and analyse relevant data and produce required progress reports;
• Assist the PMs in the strategic use of data and information to improve impact of the two projects and overall West Nile programme;
• Organise joint project monitoring with other stakeholders and project teams;
• With support from PGM share field findings with the PMs and POs and other stakeholders;
• Take a lead in analysing and interpreting of MEAL information; discuss MEAL related issues with the ZOA team and with stakeholders;
• Coordinate internal and external evaluations (including baseline) at programme level, in close collaboration with the MEAL Advisor at the Country office;
• Perform other duties assigned by the MEAL Advisor at Country office in consultation with PGM, West Nile programme;
Characteristics of role
The MEAL Officer will be based in Amudat and shall regularly visit all sub-counties within the Karamoja programme area/the project locations up to 50% field time to provide real time monitoring.
The MEAL Officer may also visit other ZOA programme offices and Country Office for learning purposes and or interaction with other MEAL officers and the MEAL Advisor within the organisation for information sharing, training etc.
The role is 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/ week). Working hours are outlined in the ZOA Uganda Conditions of Service. Some flexibility on working hours may be required, e.g. for travel at weekends, or during reporting times.
Competencies – knowledge and experience
• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Statistics etc.)
• At least two years’ experience in:
• Participatory assessment and monitoring
• (Computerized) data processing and analysis, e.g. statistical software such as SPSS
• Training of individuals and groups (e.g. for data collection)
• MEAL design and implementation
• Good understanding of the Uganda context; experience in Karamoja is a plus
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
• Ability to organise and train MEAL office staff
• Good contextual knowledge related to civil society/community assessment (i.e. Local community priorities, social and cultural constraints and local political and economic environment)
• Experience with sign language is a plus
• Experience of working with pastoralist and or in post-conflict areas is a plus
Competencies - behaviour
• Good interpersonal, organizational and intercultural sensitivity
• Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
• Able to bridge differences and bring people together
• High integrity
• Motivated
• Able to work independently
Deadline of this Job: 04 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Overview:
• Pathfinder International is implementing a five-year Family Planning Activity (FPA) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As a lead implementing agency, Pathfinder with partners is playing a catalytic role in increasing access to modern contraception and reducing the unmet need for voluntary family planning services in Uganda.
Intermediate Result Areas:
• FPA’s three Intermediate Result areas (IRs) are; Uganda leadership and coordination strengthened to support FP; Positive social norms and behaviors enhanced to improve healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies, and access to quality voluntary family planning increased. The Activity operates in 11 districts with Albertine Cluster covering Kiryandongo, Buliisa, and Kyankwanzi; Rwenzori Cluster covering Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, Kibaale, Ntoroko, and Bundibugyo; and the Central Cluster covering Gomba, Butambala, and Rakai districts with head office in Kampala overseeing all.
Position Overview
• Summary: Under the guidance of Senior Technical Director, The Gender Technical Advisor provides technical leadership to regional teams in program areas of and Gender and inclusion. Collaborates with project team on project activities that have a combined program focus. Collaborates with project team to ensure that project interventions meet the needs of youth, women/girls and men/boys. Assesses technical and training needs related to gender and inclusion, reviews and adapts training materials, and contributes to scale-up of successful experiences in implementing best practices in clinical and community settings that lead to increased use of family planning services. Ensures that the project team draws on state-of-the-art knowledge and practices in gender and inclusion . Partners with other technical advisors to enable policy, research and programs that are gender sensitive and equitable.
Key Job Outcomes
• Strategic Leadership: Provides strategic technical leadership and expertise to the Regional project teams on the implementation of high quality family planning leadership, service delivery and gender inclusive interventions. Supervises 3 cluster Managers; Supports development of strategies and plans for integration of gender and provision of equitable family planning services to address the unmet FP needs.
• Programming Design and Implementation: Provides support in the design, development and implementation of innovative, effective, country appropriate gender sensitive programming. Provides expertise and leadership to integrate gender transformative initiatives into the project, including conducting project gender analysis and developing gender implementation plans.
• Capacity Building: Supports development and scale up efforts to achieve and gender equitable community-level service provision and comprehensive services. Ensures quality of care for all services through ongoing monitoring and evaluation and develops gender-centered programming to build the capacity of stakeholders.
• Technical Assistance: Supports Senior Technical Director in design of strategies for scaling up successful models and identifying new ways to help improve services and information for beneficiaries. Provides technical assistance to government partners, project partners, and other agencies to assess gender, youth and social inclusion needs and develop standards and guidance responsive to the needs of the community.
• Resource Management: Collaborates with other USAID project teams, donors and partners in the development and implementation of family planning/SRH services.
• Quality Assurance: Supports project team to ensure that best practices for services and service integration are well documented, evaluated and poised for scale up.
• Contracts: Contracts with and manages local individuals/organizations for identified tasks according to regulations and procedures. Negotiates consultancy agreements and develops capacity of local partners in mandated program areas.
• Brand Ambassador: Represents project to external organizations and audiences at professional meetings and conferences as assigned.
• Liaison with Key Stakeholders: Liaises and coordinates with key stakeholders, including USAID, international, local partners, and other projects to maximize lessons learned to date and bring to bear a broad range of resources to meet gender and youth needs.
Required Education, Training and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, adolescent/youth services, gender, social science or related discipline from a recognized/accredited university.
• Prefer: Master’s degree in related field, such as Master’s in Public Health
• At least 5-7 years’ experience working in development, preferably implementing programs in Uganda, seeking to empower youth, women and other vulnerable groups.
• Prefer: Experience with USAID-funded projects
• Prefer: Experience in project design
• Country Specific Public Health System: Advanced knowledge of the Ugandan health system.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Advanced knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments.
• Advanced skills in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development and intervention activities, preferably with USAID, the UN , or other donor organizations working in the health.
• Program Operations and Development: Advanced skills in implementing Gender, AYSRHR and RH/FP
• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Advanced skills strategic visioning and leadership in institutional capacity building and developing.
• Research Methods: Ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Data Collection Methods: Advanced knowledge in data integrity and collection methods.
• Statistical Software Applications. Proven ability to apply statistical software applications.
• Leadership and Management: Advanced skills as a leader in health and health service delivery strengthening and proven ability in developing strategic plans. Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop others within a matrix culture.
• Demonstrable collaborative approach including working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact.
• Program and Project Planning and Management: Advanced skills in program and project management and planning to fulfill performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities.
• Change Leadership: Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in managing change across a broad group of stakeholders in an inclusive manner.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to make presentations on results and products to small and large groups.
• Community Relations: Advanced skills in facilitating work relationships between partners, government officials, and communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Safeguarding and Protection
Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired. By submitting an application, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.
Closes: 4 November 2022
Deadline of this Job: 04 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Job Summary:
Implements projects of higher complexity. Ensures project activities are on track with work plans and with technical expertise informing project implementation. Gathers information to assist the project with multifaceted and complicated activities. Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations. Monitors expenditures against budget and may have access to confidential project information (i.e., salary information). Ensures completion of project while adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Develops/reviews work plans, prepares presentations, and supports other related project objectives and deliverables. The Program Officer role varies according to organizational location. Program Officers based within Business Units primarily support global awards, business development, and administrative aspects of technical inputs and resources. Program Officers within Regional Offices provide the primary management support role for country-managed projects. Program Officers embedded in projects are responsible for direct project implementation and delivery.
Program Officers (Level I – III) provide a range of project management, communications, and administrative services at increasing levels of complexity to support project implementation and proposal development. Individuals within these positions are expected to demonstrate an increasing level of proficiency with best practices in project management.
Accountabilities:
Programmatic Management:
• Supports management team through coordination of project resources (people), planning for deliverables, and leading meetings.
• Possesses advanced knowledge in a technical area and understands integration with project management.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Provides initial review and comments on programmatic reports and annual work plans.
• Oversees reporting process to ensure client requirements are met; may aggregate reporting for oversight of a project.
• Represents project at client/funder meetings and participates in external events.
• Liaises with client regarding the overall project and communicates planning and task completion.
• Serves as project point of contact with sub awardees/partners.
• Promote and facilitate communication between assigned projects and other relevant internal and external stakeholders, including various units within the country or headquarters (HQ).
• Monitors sub-awardee/partner deliverables and acts as required.
• Monitors project risks and informs senior managers of issues.
Programmatic Administration:
• Support projects knowledge management initiatives in documenting approaches and achievements.
• Provides context and framing in project reporting.
• Ensures document management site is used appropriately by project team.
• Provides operations support, e.g., writes position descriptions, participates on staff interview panels, and serves as hiring manager as needed.
• Conducts new hire onboarding on department procedures and administrative processes.
• May liaise with Corporate on matters concerning data integrity associated with HR systems, team finance system, etc. and other administrative matters delegated by senior project staff.
Business Development and Proposal Management Support:
• Help to identify funding opportunities and participate with Business Development and Diversification (BDD) efforts, including capture work and development and/or review of proposal narratives and budgets.
• Leads aspects of business development and project design efforts such as drafting management section in a proposal.
• May lead design activities, sub-components of a larger project or overall design of some smaller awards.
• Leads project design tasks and approach to project tasks and may lead project-level tasks in multiple task areas.
• Participates in capture management, selects partners, and drafts team agreements, and leads aspects of proposal design.
• Support the subaward design and is responsible for subaward monitoring.
Finance Support:
• Support assigned projects in areas including start-up, work planning, budget development, project reporting, and general problem-solving.
• Provide on-going programmatic and financial oversight to assigned projects, including monitoring of spending rates, sub-awards, deliverables, reports, etc.
• Reviews or approves purchase orders in the finance system of record (headquarters’ (HQ) only)
• Contributes to the development of the project’s budget process.
• Reads and interprets budget to understand tracking.
• Reviews or approves expense reports.
• Reviews or approves invoices.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of project management concepts and practices.
• May have or be in the process of developing content knowledge in a functional area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
Competencies:
There are 31 FHI 360 development competencies. Of greatest focus for this job are:
• Project Management (Planning and Time Management) – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshal’s people, time, and resource efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
• People Management (Making Others Great) – Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Helps establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitor’s process, progress, and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.
• Creating and Managing Systems and Processes – Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.
• Employees are expected to possess or have high potential for the development of these three fundamental competencies.
Problem Solving & Impact:
• Works on problems of complex scope that require evaluation of variable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions.
• Networks with key internal and external personnel.
• Decisions may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.
Supervision Given/Received:
• Serves as a team lead and mentors lower-level personnel.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.
• May serve as a mentor and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Typically reports to a Manager/ Associate Director/ Director.
Education: *
• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent • Civil Society, Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Fields.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
Experience: *
• Typically requires a minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience with projects management principles and practices.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred.
Typical Physical Demands:
• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
• 10% – 25%