Western Region Coordinator Job in Uganda at Malaria consortium

Job Title: Western Region Coordinator
Department: Management

Vacancy Number: MCUG/MGT 19/08/001

Key Accountabilities

Tasks

• Lines manage the western Uganda staff team, whilst respecting technical support supervision lines which will operate from Kampala. The staff team will be comprised of technical officers, project officers, operations officers, finance and administration assistants, drivers, and support staff.

• Work closely with the project coordinators of the relevant projects based in Kampala to support the smooth and timely implementation of, and effective coordination between, all Malaria Consortium Uganda activities in the Region.
• liaise effectively as required with the operations, Logistics, Finance, and HR departments in Kampala in support the ongoing needs of the office.
• Provide support to all visits to the field, including for both internal and external representatives
  

Person Specification
Qualifications:

• Degree in social science, public health or management related discipline with a post graduate diploma in project planning and management. A Masters degree in the above field will be an added advantage
• 4 years experience in project management, including financial management, human resources, and donor liaison and reporting

Work Based Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Experience coordinating public health programs including with INGOs, multilaterals or donor institutions
• Excellent organization skills
  
• Experience in effectively managing diverse teams
• Excellent communications and presentation skills and proficient in word -processing and data management software
• Strong networking skills and the ability to develop strong relationships
• Track record in resource mobilization
• The candidate must also be prepared to live and wrk in Hoima

How to Apply
Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a detailed cv, a covering letter explaining how and why you are suited to the role, and the contact details of three referees quoting the reference number MCUG/MGT 19/08/001 to p.kisembo@malariaconsortium.org not later than Thursday, 8th September 2011.