Training Coordinator Job Vacancy at Management Sciences for Health

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Job Title: Training Coordinator (Kampala)
Reports to: Chief of Party
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide.
MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects including SURE, both in Kampala and other parts of the country. 
SURE (Securing Ugandans’ Right to Essential Medicines) will ensure that the population of Uganda has access to adequate quantities of good quality essential medicines and health supplies (EMHS) by strengthening the national essential medicines and health commodities supply system. 
MSH now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions within the SURE Program:
  
Overall Responsibility: The Training Coordinator will closely work with the Training Officer, Training Intern, technical teams and the Pharmacy Division of the Ministry of Health to ensure effective, efficient and quality implementation of SURE strategies through training and capacity building.
S/he will oversee the capacity building activities for SURE staff and MOH at all levels including but not limited to MoH programs, implementing partners, and staff from other program working in the area of pharmaceuticals such as DFID, BTC, World Bank etc. S/he will supervise the Training Officer and Intern. In addition the Training Coordinator will:
·         Coordinate and manage implementation of SURE strategies through training and capacity building.
·         Oversee identification of training needs, support the development of training manuals and conduct trainings for SURE-supported districts, MoH programs, SURE field coordinators and implementing partners.
·         Work with the Pharmacy Division and relevant stakeholders to harmonize training efforts and establish pre-service training for all health professionals.
·         In close collaboration with the training team develop and maintain an updated training calendar harmonized across the different areas of the SURE work plan.
·         Work with the SURE team to implement the capacity building strategy – SPARS and practical training for the MoH programs. MoH staff and USAID implementing partners, PNFP and other programs working in the area of pharmaceuticals at district and facility level.
·         In collaboration with the District Information Team assist in developing capacity of MMS to use new technology for data collection and communication is effectively implemented.
·         In consultation with SURE MIS staff assist in the development and implementation of training in data utilization related to FACTS and PIP.
·         Assist in the rollout of the new and integrated LMIS by incorporating it into relevant training areas at all levels.
·         Maintain and update Trainet.org  (a database tracking training implemented by SURE).
·         Coordinate training STTAs, oversee the timely planning for training materials and logistics and ensure adherence to necessary administrative procedures to allow smooth implementation of trainings.
·         Assist in harmonizing and coordinating curricula activities at training institutions in Uganda to get basic training of pharmaceuticals into the training of all health workers.
·         Write training reports and other adhoc reports.
Qualifications:
1) A masters degree in a health area, social sciences, or any other related field.
 2) Good management, coordination and planning experience
 3) Five years work experience in organizing, planning and implementing training and capacity building activities.
 4) Good facilitation and communication skills.
 5) Good and documented experience in development of training materials, power point presentations and implementation of training sessions.
6) Strong teamwork and team-building skills
7) Experience in developing training curricula
8) Strong English skills required
9) Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
10) Ability to work independently and meet timelines.
11) Ability to travel in Uganda to provide technical assistance.
How to Apply
All applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Partner – MSH, Plot 15 Princess
Ann Drive Bugolobi, P. O. Box 71419, Kampala
Email: HRUG@msh.org
Deadline for submission: Training Coordinator – Friday September 7, 2012 by 12.00 Noon. We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates
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