IRC Uganda Jobs 2021 – Reproductive Health Officer

Job Title: Reproductive Health Officer – IRC Uganda Jobs 2021

Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station: Bidibidi, Uganda

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Profile

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict-affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. 

The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and local communities. IRC Uganda has it country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kitgum Moroto, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming

Job Profile

The Reproductive Health Officer will be based in Yumbe and shall be responsible for giving oversight, guidance and co-ordination of the Reproductive Health activities within Bidibidi refugee settlement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES

S/he analyses and assesses relevant political, reproductive health, family planning and social trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. S/He will organize and perform all activities necessary for the smooth and successful implementation of the IRC outputs and activities in the area of Reproductive Health in the following areas of responsibility:

Policy Analysis and Advisory Services: 

• In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the activities in the field of reproductive health/family planning in line with Government of Uganda, Ministry of Health  policies and procedures. 
• Analyzes and interprets the policy and socio-economic environment relevant to reproductive health and identifies opportunities for IRC assistance and intervention.
• Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies, analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks, and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks, both narrative and indicator-related. 
• Provide expertise and advice in the development of partnerships with stakeholders at the district, national and regional level, including private sector, developing concept notes, work plans, advocacy materials and organization of regional and national workshops.
•  Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging population development trends, Reproductive Health (RH) and gender issues, by analyzing program, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.
•  Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of Country Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events.

Project implementation services:.

 Provides overall coordination and administration of the RH project activities to ensure that the implementation of the project(s) complies with the approved work plans and budgets.

• Liaises and interacts will all partners, vendors and service providers within the project(s) on all matters related to the project implementation for the timely, successful and efficient implementation of all activities planned under the project(s).
• Coordinates the project activities with the activities of other stakeholders working in the same area in order to avoid activity duplication and ensure cost effectiveness of the project implementation.
• Prepares, updates, implements and monitors the calendar activity plans for the project(s) based on the approved annual work plan(s).
• Analyzes the project implementation, identifies possible implementation obstacles and suggests solutions.
• Ensures visibility of the project implementation through public relations, advocacy, working with the mass media and other communications activities.
• Prepares and submits to donors the reporting documents related to project(s) managed, including reports and monitoring data.

Minimum Qualifications for IRC Uganda Jobs 2021

• University degree in public health or related discipline.

• Training in Midwifery at Diploma level
  

Knowledge and Experience: 

•  At least five years of professional experience in the field of reproductive health, family planning
•  Experience in the area of contraceptives market, work with pharmaceutical industry would be a strong asset;
• Proven successful experience in developing of an evidence based publications, reports, advocacy materials;
•  Proven experience in substantial organization of workshops, seminars, conferences, involving district stakeholders
• Working contacts within health sector, including district health care authorities and other NGO’s.
  Languages: 
  Fluency in English and any other relevant local language.
  Other Desirable Skills: 
• Strong analytical orientation and sound judgment.
• Proactivity, resourcefulness, punctuality, responsibility.
• Excellent administrative/management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of the social, economic and political context of a refugee setting.
• Dedication to the IRC principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds
  Computer skills

•  Proficiency in current office software applications. Ability to use office machinery.

Working Environment:  

Field base work environment, computer shall be provided depending on availability for report writing, etc…

How To Apply for IRC Uganda Jobs 2021

All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.

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Deadline: 19th July 2021

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