Paid Jobs for Youth Uganda - GHC Fellowship Opportunities Noncommunicable Diseases Program Officer – Ministry of Health
Paid Jobs for Youth Uganda - GHC Fellowship Opportunities Noncommunicable Diseases Program Officer – Ministry of Health
Role Overview Based in Kampala and working with the Ministry of Health (MOH) team, the Noncommunicable Diseases Program Officer will implement, monitor, and evaluate existing noncommunicable diseases (NCD) program activities.
The role will involve driving related research and ensuring that the Noncommunicable Diseases Program is in line with the missions of the MOH and the department.
Responsibilities
Policy and Strategy
Review and update the existing NCD policy and strategic plan in alignment with the NCD global and national agenda
Review and finalize existing NCD guidelines in alignment with current global guidelines
Develop operational work plans and budgets in line with approved NCD activities and budget lines
Prepare and ensure adherence to six-month work plans for approved NCD activities
Stakeholder Engagement
Network with various stakeholders (public and private) to promote the NCD agenda at all levels while implementing various NCD program activities
Liaise with the Health Promotion Division in implementing NCD health promotion activities
Organize and participate in meetings, workshops, and other NCD events
Funding
Proactively identify funding opportunities for NCD in Uganda
Develop fundable research proposals for various NCD program activities
Research
Spearhead NCD research including proposal writing, data analysis, and the publication and dissemination of findings
Develop a database for all existing NCD research in Uganda, both published and unpublished
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitor and evaluate NCD activities and interventions in various health programs
Prepare activity reports and participate in drafting the semi-annual progress report
Actively participate in the development of appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for various NCD activities
Periodically compile, analyze, and report HMIS/DHIS data on NCD
Health Education
Participate in NCD training of health care workers and regular revision of the training curriculum
Review and update NCD Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials targeting different population groups and settings
Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an
asterisk (*) are required
Project management experience, including creating project work plans, budgets, and summary documents*
Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate technical information into accessible language for a diverse range of audiences, as evidenced by writing reports or other materials that summarize key findings*
Knowledge of at least one local Ugandan language*
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)*
Experience with planning meetings, workshops, or events, including shaping the agenda and coordinating logistics
Experience working with a database, including organizing, updating, reporting, or analyzing information in a database
Experience assessing and reporting on program/project impact
Experience drafting grant proposals for research projects or programs
Experience managing multiple stakeholders to ensure a project stays on time and on budget
A strong interest in noncommunicable disease issues on a local, national, regional, and global level, as well as an understanding of their linkage to development and poverty
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage processes with multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Good analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to take initiative; innovative, hardworking, and results-oriented
Ability to work under pressure; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results
Ability to work well in team settings, but with self-sufficiency and self-motivation
Ability to multi-task with flexibility and set priorities
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Paid Jobs for Youth Uganda - GHC Fellowship Opportunities Noncommunicable Diseases Program Officer – Ministry of Health
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