Vacancy at The Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau

Title	Vacancy at The Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau
Start Date	Jun 4, 2013
End Date	Jun 11, 2013
Job Information	The Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau, is a leading Christian Organization coordinating 277 health facilities that are spread all over Uganda, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill up the vacancy below and be part of a professional self driven team dedicated to maintaining quality health care in Uganda. Position: FAMILY PLANNING PROJECT OFFICER Reports to: HEAD OF PROGRAMS Duty Station: Kampala with frequent visits to the field. Job Objective: The Project Officer shall be responsible for ensuring effective project coordination, implementation, monitoring, and achieving project objectives in close collaboration with the implementing partners. Main duties: •     Provide technical support to UPMB member units to implement the project efficiently and effectively at all steps of project cycle •     Participate in the development and or adoption of relevant guidelines and protocols on Family planning service delivery for dissemination to IPS •     Spearhead RH/FP health education, community mobilization and awareness campaigns within the project scope •     Carries out reproductive Health and Family Planning activities of the project in collaboration with designated field Officers, •    Diocesan Heath Departments, District Health Offices and other stakeholders. •     Monitors project progress and keep records of all project activities •    Prepares and submits periodic, project and other related reports facilities •    Facilitate training to Community Health Workers (CHW) and Religious Leaders on Family Planning. •     Follow up programs as per the project plan •     Organize project meetings and communicates with stakeholders Qualification And Experience: • Graduate in public health, Nursing or a health related field • At least 3 years experience in project work with good understanding of MoH Policies and systems • Excellent computer skills, Personal Attributes • Well developed analytical skills • Well developed communication, writing and training skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Knowledge of the local language shall be an added advantage • A committed Christian Remuneration is attractive and negotiable: Applications with e-mail addresses, telephone numbers and two references should be addressed to: The Chairman Board of Directors Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau P. O. Box 4127, Kampala Email: upmbadmin@upmb.co.ug (Make sure that the applications are signed before sending by email) Tel: 041 271776. Deadline for submission of applications is: 11th June, 2013.
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