Clinton Health Access Initiative Senior Associate, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health Jobs in Uganda
Clinton Health Access Initiative Senior Associate, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health Jobs in Uganda;Reporting to the Program Manager — Emergency Referral Systems, the Senior Associate will provide technical and analytical support to strengthen emergency referral systems for mothers and newborns in Uganda.
The role works across community, facility, and district levels to assess referral pathway gaps, design and pilot interventions, support protocols and tools, and track performance.
Responsibilities
Program Management
Support design, planning, and implementation of referral system interventions
Develop and maintain work plans, trackers, and monitoring tools
Draft subcontracts for communication specialists and consultants
Oversee performance management approaches including KPI tracking and reporting
Relationship Management
Build strong relationships with Ministry of Health, district health teams, and facilities
Provide technical assistance in developing referral guidelines and protocols
Coordinate with SRMNH workstreams to ensure integrated approaches
Engage partners and donors to share learnings and align priorities
Represent CHAI in technical working groups and forums
Strategic Communication
Synthesize data into actionable insights for government, donors, and internal teams
Prepare reports, presentations, case studies, and knowledge products
Contribute to abstracts, success stories, and lessons learned documents
Develop concept notes and funding proposals for expansion and sustainability
Financial Management
Track expenditures and ensure grant reporting compliance
Develop activity budgets and align with approved financial plans
Ensure compliance with CHAI finance and operational policies
Support preparation of donor reports on budget execution
Problem-Solving
Conduct landscape assessments and situational analyses of referral pathways
Analyse data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
Develop evidence-based recommendations for communication, transport, and triage gaps
Adapt global best practices to Uganda’s context
Conduct data quality assessments and support improvements
Technical
Provide input to design and rollout of referral protocols and tools
Support
assessment of transport and communication mechanisms
Map referral networks including EmONC-capable facilities and routes
Develop training materials and facilitate capacity building sessions
Support facilities to implement referral documentation systems
Integrate referral data into health information systems and digital tools
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, or related field
Advanced degree (advantageous)
Experience
3–5 years’ experience in health systems strengthening, maternal and newborn health, or related field
Proven track record managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Experience working with government agencies or international organizations (preferred)
Experience in referral system strengthening or EmONC programs (advantageous)
Skills
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis
Ability to design monitoring frameworks and performance tools
Proficiency in data visualization and reporting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Advantages
Experience in fast-paced environments (consulting, international development)
Familiarity with Uganda’s health system and HMIS/DHIS2 platforms
Knowledge of EmONC standards and referral protocols
Experience with digital health tools for referral tracking
Experience in maternal and newborn health programs
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Clinton Health Access Initiative Senior Associate, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health Jobs in Uganda
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