Jobs at Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau- Strategic Information Associate

Job Title: Strategic Information Associate

Reports to: Strategic Information Offi cer

Department : Health

Location : Kampala, Uganda (with frequent travel to the Field)



Job Objective:

The SI Associate will work with the SI Offi cer to support the NESH team with strategic information of the NESH project and ensure that project targets are met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the SI Offi cer on conception and operation of annual work plans

• Supports planning and co-ordination of NESH project through a consultative process, of

the specifi c tasks, activities, products and objectives that each program area must complete on an annual basis in order to deliver on the NESH strategies.

• Liaise with the M&E Offi cer to regularly review and update the NESH work plan implementation progress. Support the SI Offi cer in the preparation of status reports for

NESH Stakeholders and technical teams as may be required.

• Facilitate consultation and collaboration with key points of expertise in monitoring, data within and outside NESH to achieve delivery of key NESH strategies

• Contribute to the preparation and timely submission of project technical reports according to agreed Donor standards.

• Undertake periodic review of the implementation and operation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism; including the preparation of best practices and lessons learned

• Support the facilities to institutionalize the M&E function

• Continuously assesses facilities’ performance in relation to the NESH targets and provide relevant performance reports to the SPMT

• Conduct regular technical support visits to the NESH implementing Health facilities to strengthen the M&E function

• Conduct data quality assessments and audit at the NESH implementing Health facilities.

• Participant in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities through consultative processes at the facility and support institutionalization and operation of CQI teams at UPMB Secretariat and NESH implementing Health facilities.

• Conduct any other duties assigned to you by your supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifi cations and required attributes

• First degree in statistics or epidemiology.

• At least 3 years experience working in monitoring and evaluation of public health activities preferably HIV/AIDS

• At least 1 year of experience working with patient management and monitoring and medical records

• At least 2 years experience analyzing data and presenting fi ndings

• At least 3 years training experience in data collection, reporting, and data analysis using TOT and participatory approaches.

• At least 1 year of experience in PEPFAR or Global Fund reporting and quality assurance of donor reports

• Knowledge on IQ care (International Quality care software system)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Honest and a high degree of integrity, Analytical skills with an eye for details, Very good communication skills, A team builder and player


How to Apply:
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

Tel: 041 271776, Fax: 041 341413

Deadline for submission of applications is: two weeks from the date of advert

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 16th Sept 2012