Operations Associate Job Vacancy at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in Uganda

Job Title: Operations Associate – Safe Male Circumcision

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international nonprofit  public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAIO and other donor funded projects including STAR-E in Eastern Uganda. STAR-E is a 5-year USAID-supported District-based HIV/TB Project ending in March 2014, focuses on the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV/TB in health facilities and communities, headquartered in Mbale, with activities in Budaka, Bududa, Bukwo, Busia, Bulaleja, Kapchorwa, Mbale, Pallisa, Bulambuli, Kween, Kibuku and Sironko districts.

MSH now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions.

Operations Associate (Safe Male Circumcision – 1 post) Location – Mbale.

Overall responsibilities:

    Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the scale up of Safe male circumcision in the supported districts to the required targets for a public health impact.
    Coordinate the implementation of SMC through public sector facilities as well as through dedicated SMC teams
    S/he will work with the Director – District Operations and respective District Health Officers (DHOs) to ensure that the SMC implementation plan is rolled out on schedule; dedicated teams are recruited, equipped and resourced; SMC consumables are quantified, requisitioned and distributed in a timely manner; systems for outreach site set up and management are in place and comply with required standards; and that all financial transactions that support SMC scale up are executed in accordance with MSH financial regulations and in a timely manner.
    Work with the Director – District Operations, Senior Technical Advisors and DHOs to develop district specific plans taking into consideration district specific targets, demand creation, available static sites and dedicated teams.
    S/he will work with the HR Specialist to manage the welfare of staff recruited as dedicated SMC teams including performance management
    Coordinate the flow of SMC data from both static & outreach sites using the prescribed tools/formats in the prescribed time frames
    S/he shall work with the project technical staff and district staff to ensure that protocols for effective management of medical waste are adhered to at all SMC sites.

Requirement:

    Degree holder in Business Administration, Accounting and Logistics
    Relevant experience of at least 3 years including drawing up of budgets/work plans , handling of procurements, coordinating teams performing work in the field - will be an added advantage,
    Ability to work in a high pressure environment with a diverse range of individuals and deliver results on time,
    At least one year's post- qualification experience in internal and external quality assurance in health service delivery is an added advantage,
    Will also require significant travel into the supported districts.

Experience: 3


How to apply:
If you meet the above requirements, please forward your application (cover letter, CV and relevant academic documentation) addressed to the Human Resources Partner, to the following addresses.

    In Kampala: MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive, Bugolobi, P. 0. Box 71419, Kampala Or email: HRUG@msh.org
    In Mbale: STAR-E Project, Mbale P.O.BOX 929 Plot 34-36 Bungokho Road, Senior Quarters: Or email: HRUG@msh.org

    Deadline for receiving applications: not later than 12.00 Noon by Friday, 1st February 2013.


Deadline: 1st February 2013