PROJECT SUMMARY:

Local Partner Health Services – North & Southwest Activity is implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the 13 districts in Ankole sub-region.

The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The MNCH & GHS Technical Advisor will be responsible for promoting, coordinating, and co-leading the integration of MNCH, Malaria, and GHS interventions within the HIV/TB program across the 13 supported districts of the Ankole subregion at the district, health facility, and community levels. In collaboration with District Health Teams (DHTs), he/she will serve as the lead technical expert responsible for guiding and supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of activities that strengthen national and sub-national capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats, including infectious disease outbreaks and other emerging health emergencies, and improving MNCH and Malaria services in the region.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of all MNCH, Malaria and GHS integrated activities.
• In collaboration with the ADHO MNCH, identify barriers to MNCH uptake of services and develop innovative approaches/strategies to address the barriers.
• Support the district's program teams in the provision of quality integrated MNCH services.
• In collaboration with ADHO, mentor and provide skilling to health care providers providing integrated MNCH services in Program-supported facilities and outreaches.
• Work closely with district GHS focal persons to address challenges during disease outbreaks
• Provide a situation report during a GHS emergency that occurs in the region and at the national level
• Work closely with the community program teams to create demand for integrated MNCH and GHS services
• Provide direct technical assistance and support to program counterparts, health facilities, in the areas of expertise of MNCH and GHS.
• Propose innovative program approaches and interventions aimed at improving MNCH outcomes and response to GHS emergencies
• Monitor program outputs and results related to MNCH and GHS, and work closely with the M&E team and other Program staff to ensure that results are documented and reported accurately
• Apply best practices and review strategies in MNCH and GHS to guide strategic planning, budgeting, and implementation.
• Work jointly with the other MNCH and GHS partners in the region to coordinate planning and scheduling of activities with the relevant DHT and technical advisors.
• Provide support to operationalize health policies, ensure client responsive services and optimize the use of government and donor resources.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports related to: project MNCH & GHS activities; results for donors, district, government stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Participate in writing success stories and scientific Abstracts related to MNCH and GHS implementation

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Medicine & General Surgery or Nursing
• A Masters in public health or any other medical discipline is an added advantage.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in integrated MNCH, Malara and GHS programming.
• Recent work experience in supporting GHS initiatives is an added advantage
• Experience in technical assistance, facility-level capacity building and health system strengthening
• Strong understanding of Uganda’s MOH systems, MNCH, and Malaria guidelines and polices
• Excellent mentorship, coaching, facilitation and clinical capacity strengthening skills
• Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.
• Knowledge of district lead programming and local government health care systems.
• Experience working with donor-funded programs, preferably USG mechanisms
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

• Support and contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of all MNCH, Malaria and GHS integrated activities.
• In collaboration with the ADHO MNCH, identify barriers to MNCH uptake of services and develop innovative approaches/strategies to address the barriers.
• Support the district's program teams in the provision of quality integrated MNCH services.
• In collaboration with ADHO, mentor and provide skilling to health care providers providing integrated MNCH services in Program-supported facilities and outreaches.
• Work closely with district GHS focal persons to address challenges during disease outbreaks
• Provide a situation report during a GHS emergency that occurs in the region and at the national level
• Work closely with the community program teams to create demand for integrated MNCH and GHS services
• Provide direct technical assistance and support to program counterparts, health facilities, in the areas of expertise of MNCH and GHS.
• Propose innovative program approaches and interventions aimed at improving MNCH outcomes and response to GHS emergencies
• Monitor program outputs and results related to MNCH and GHS, and work closely with the M&E team and other Program staff to ensure that results are documented and reported accurately
• Apply best practices and review strategies in MNCH and GHS to guide strategic planning, budgeting, and implementation.
• Work jointly with the other MNCH and GHS partners in the region to coordinate planning and scheduling of activities with the relevant DHT and technical advisors.
• Provide support to operationalize health policies, ensure client responsive services and optimize the use of government and donor resources.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports related to: project MNCH & GHS activities; results for donors, district, government stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Participate in writing success stories and scientific Abstracts related to MNCH and GHS implementation

• Excellent mentorship, coaching, facilitation and clinical capacity strengthening skills
• Strong understanding of Uganda’s MOH systems, MNCH, and Malaria guidelines and polices
• Knowledge of district lead programming and local government health care systems.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

• Bachelor of Medicine & General Surgery or Nursing
• A Masters in public health or any other medical discipline is an added advantage.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in integrated MNCH, Malara and GHS programming.
• Recent work experience in supporting GHS initiatives is an added advantage
• Experience in technical assistance, facility-level capacity building and health system strengthening
• Experience working with donor-funded programs, preferably USG mechanisms