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Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Vacancy title:
Operations Associate
Deadline of this Job:
1st February 2013
Job details:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international nonprofit public health
organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health
programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAIO and
other donor funded projects including STAR-E in Eastern Uganda. STAR-E is a 5-
year USAID-supported District-based HIV/TB Project ending in March 2014,
focuses on the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV/TB in health facilities and
communities, headquartered in Mbale, with activities in Budaka, Bududa, Bukwo,
Busia, Bulaleja, Kapchorwa, Mbale, Pallisa, Bulambuli, Kween, Kibuku and Sironko
districts.
MSH now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following
positions.
Operations Associate (Safe Male Circumcision – 1 post) Location – Mbale.
Overall responsibilities:
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the scale up of Safe male
circumcision in the supported districts to the required targets for a public health
impact.
Coordinate the implementation of SMC through public sector facilities as well as
through dedicated SMC teams
S/he will work with the Director – District Operations and respective District
Health Officers (DHOs) to ensure that the SMC implementation plan is rolled out
on schedule; dedicated teams are recruited, equipped and resourced; SMC
consumables are quantified, requisitioned and distributed in a timely manner;
systems for outreach site set up and management are in place and comply with
required standards; and that all financial transactions that support SMC scale up
are executed in accordance with MSH financial regulations and in a timely manner.
Work with the Director – District Operations, Senior Technical Advisors and
DHOs to develop district specific plans taking into consideration district specific
targets, demand creation, available static sites and dedicated teams.
S/he will work with the HR Specialist to manage the welfare of staff recruited as
dedicated SMC teams including performance management
Coordinate the flow of SMC data from both static & outreach sites using the
prescribed tools/formats in the prescribed time frames
S/he shall work with the project technical staff and district staff to ensure that
protocols for effective management of medical waste are adhered to at all SMC
sites.
Requirement:
Degree holder in Business Administration, Accounting and Logistics
Relevant experience of at least 3 years including drawing up of budgets/work
plans , handling of procurements, coordinating teams performing work in the field -
will be an added advantage,
Ability to work in a high pressure environment with a diverse range of individuals
and deliver results on time,
At least one year's post- qualification experience in internal and external quality
assurance in health service delivery is an added advantage,
Will also require significant travel into the supported districts.
Experience: 3
Job application procedure
If you meet the above requirements, please forward your application (cover letter,
CV and relevant academic documentation) addressed to the Human Resources
Partner, to the following addresses.
In Kampala: MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive, Bugolobi, P. 0. Box 71419,
Kampala Or email: HRUG@msh.org
In Mbale: STAR-E Project, Mbale P.O.BOX 929 Plot 34-36 Bungokho Road,
Senior Quarters: Or email: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline for receiving applications: not later than 12.00 Noon by Friday, 1st
February 2013.
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