Save the Children Jobs- Project Coordinator Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH)

Job Title: Project Coordinator Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH)
Duty Station: Kasese
The Project Coordinator, Maternal Neonatal and Child Health will work under the direct control and supervision of the Partnership Manager, Integrated Programs in the West

Job Purpose:
The job holder will facilitate the development and execution of Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) activities and provide technical assistance to implementing partners, monitor and evaluate (MNCH) activities in the district in line with organizational Strategy and objectives.


Job requirement

Desired Academic back ground, Experience and person specifications;
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Public Health or Social Science, Development Studies or related field or equivalent accrued working experience, with skills and experience in Maternal Neonatal and Child Health programming
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in Maternal Neonatal and Child Health programming, working with local partners and programme development.
• Working experience in planning and research/monitoring and evaluations, ability to work with multi-sectoral teams and agencies.
• Team worker with good interpersonal/communication, documentation, and presentation and good facilitation skills.
• Fluency in English is a must and working knowledge of the community an added advantage.
• Understanding of Local Government policies on Family Planning issues and how to contribute to their development with political analysis skills, sensitivity and diplomacy,
• A professional progression towards increasing technical responsibilities.
•People management skills - team building and delegation
• Effective interpersonal skills - oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy skills - MS Office applications, word, excel, PowerPoint, Spread sheets
•Ability to speak the local language and directly interact with target group will be an added advantage


How to apply

Application information;
Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 independent referees, and copies, of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to;

The Head of Human Resources and Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70, Kiira Road,
P.0. Box 12018,
Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org
Closing Date: 07th March 2011

Save the children is an equal opportunity employer, female staff are encouraged to apply.