FHI 360 Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

FHI 360 Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs. FHI 360 Uganda looking for “Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor“. Applicants with a degree in Master’s Degree may apply on or before March 05, 2023.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization based in North Carolina. FHI 360 operates in more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. Established in 1971, the organization manages projects relating to family planning and reproductive health. In 1986 the organization began a worldwide response to HIV/AIDS.

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FHI 360 Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor Jobs 2023

The FHI 360 has published a job vacancy announcement on Dec. 17, 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor to be based in Jinja, Uganda.

Recruiter Family Health International (FHI 360)
Position Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor
Location Jinja, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Master’s Degree
Experience Required Minimum Six years
Application Deadline March 05, 2023

FHI 360 Job Vacancy 2023

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

The Technical Advisor, MNH will work closely with the program team, under the leadership of the regional Senior Technical Advisor, IHSD to execute the following responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the technical direction of the project related to evidence-based MNH programming for facility and community-level interventions, based on local and global best practices.
  • Provide strategic leadership on MNH policy and programming in ways that are sensitive and beneficial and in harmony with other MNH projects and coordinating mechanisms.
  • Contribute to program/project design, implementation, learning, and monitoring and evaluation through active collaboration with project teams and GoU structures at central, regional, district and facility levels.
  • Oversee the selection of appropriate MNH technical assistance to meet regional, district, facility and community needs.
  • Provide guidance and technical support in alignment with GoU RMNCH policies and strategies, including USAID development priorities.
  • Lead the development and refinement of MNH capacity strengthening project inputs (trainings/mentoring/coaching, tools, guidelines, and standards) to support GoU interventions.
  • Contribute to the learning agenda by identifying information gaps in MNH that could be filled by secondary data analysis, literature reviews, field testing of new approaches and collaborative learning events, and lead technical inputs on learning activities related to MNH.
  • Build the MNH technical capacity of regional, district, and facility teams through technical updates, training, exchange visits, literature sharing, and mentorship.
  • Actively engage in networks and forums to support GoU RMNCH priorities and promote involvement of multiple government sectors, donors, and the private sector in MNH-related initiatives.
  • Maintain diplomatic and high-quality interactions and clear and consistent communications internally and with partners.

Position in Organization:

  • Full time
  • Posted Today
  • job requisition id – 2022202408

Qualification:

  • Master’s Degree in public health or health management. Clinical background with public health training is strongly preferred.
  • At least six (6) years of work experience in the Uganda health system, preferably at regional or district level.
  • Deep knowledge of the landscape for MNH programming in Uganda, including related key GoU and USAID priorities
  • Excellent knowledge of Uganda planning and performance management system, district supervision and the country’s MNH quality of care plan and roadmap.
  • Excellent knowledge of Uganda district and community-level structures.
  • Systems analysis skills applied to RMNCH services desired.
  • Experience leading moderate to large size teams of health professionals.
  • Experience working with a USG-funded health programs is desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with Ministry of Health and district and regional officials, and other implementing partners.

How to Apply FHI 360 Maternal and Newborn Health Advisor Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Jinja-Uganda/Maternal-and-Newborn-Health-Advisor–Specialist—Uganda-Health-Activity_Requisition-2022202408

The Closing Date: March 05, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.fhi360.org
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