NGO Jobs – Healthcare Program Development Officer at Africa Development Corps (ADC)

Organization: Africa Development Corps (ADC)
Duty Station:  Gulu, Uganda
About ADC:
Africa
Development Corps (ADC), formerly known as Visions in Action, is an
international NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and development
throughout Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in the
implementation of a wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such as
Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has implemented
development and relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS, education, youth development
and food security. Our current programming in Uganda focuses upon book
distribution, library construction and teacher training in rural areas. The
program aims to facilitate pupil’s transition from learning in local languages
to learning in English. We do this, firstly and foremost, by providing new
English textbooks received from donors to schools throughout Uganda. Also, we
aim to foster a culture of reading in individual villages and communities, as
well as train teachers on how to establish and run school libraries.
Job Summary: The Healthcare
Program Development Officer (PDO will be primarily responsible for securing
grants and sub-granting opportunities from donor agencies and other
international NGO’s. The PDO will be expected to meet fundraising targets for
our Uganda program in the Healthcare sector from US Government, UN, and
European donors as well as larger international NGO’s.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
1. Program Development:
  • Create new program concepts by assessing needs
    in Uganda, particularly in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Malaria
    control/prevention, and the improvement of community healthcare systems.
  • Liaise with other NGOs, donors and the
    government, design programs and/or negotiate sub-granting opportunities
    with selected donors and NGO’s for funded relief and development programs.
  • Write and submit proposals with guidance from
    the head office to donors with the expectation that several proposed
    programs will receive donor support.
  • Attend program meetings with the international
    donor & NGO community, including attendance at monthly meetings
    sponsored by UNOCHA, and the Ministries of Health and Education in both
    Kampala and Gulu.
  • Report to the U.S. office by email on a daily
    basis, and compile written reports of program development activities each
    month, due by the 10th of the following month.
  • Post involves constant networking, research and
    writing.
2. Program Management:
  • Work to establish a fee for service health
    clinic providing HIV testing and other services in Gulu.
  • Liaise with local NGO’s to cultivate new
    opportunities and maintain current relationships for volunteer program
    placement.
  • Update and upkeep NGO Guide; arrange placements
    for incoming volunteers.
  • Organize orientation for incoming classic
    volunteer every 6 months.
  • Tend to volunteer issues and remain in contact
    with volunteer placement organizations.
3. Financial Management:
  • Operate checking account.
  • Track Petty Cash Disbursements.
  • Complete Monthly Financial Reports in Excel,
    due the 7th of each month.
House & Assets Management:
  • Rent out rooms to 2-5 tenants in the Gulu house
    to earn operating income.
  • Rent out vehicles and motorbikes to donors and
    NGOs to earn operating income.
  • Liaise with Landlord and make requests for
    repairs, including financial bids.
  • Assure security for assets in Gulu, managing
    the security guards.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant should possess a university
    Degree or equivalent experience required, Masters Degree Preferred.
  • Must have background in healthcare and/or
    public health.
  • Experience in non profit setting and/or
    international NGO setting required.
  • Strong networking skills and evidence of past
    initiative-taking required.
  • The ideal candidate should enjoy working
    independently and setting ambitious goals.
  •  Prior
    experience within the field of healthcare/public health is essential.
  • Previous experience researching, developing
    & writing program proposals required.
  • Excellent communication skills and be willing
    to take initiative and network in country, as well as travelling to
    challenging rural environments to gather data and develop needed programs.
  • Must have a fundraising and grassroots mindset,
    and be willing to accomplish program development objectives within budget.
Job Terms: This Position is an
International Supported Volunteer position (SV). SV will receive US$350 monthly
living stipend, basic medical insurance and accommodation in the VIA Guesthouse
in Kampala. Supported Volunteers are responsible for their airfare to and from
Uganda.
Transportation:
Local
transport using shared taxis (matatus) or boda-bodas is the norm. Occasional
use of personal taxis (special hires) is allowed within reason. Use of ADC
vehicles is allowed by permission on a case by case basis with a qualified
driver for proposal assessments outside of Gulu town. SVs are not allowed to
drive VIA vehicles. Travel from Kampala to Gulu is done by public bus or a
shared ride with another NGO.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates should send a CV, covering letter stating why you
qualify for the position, and three references to
both jobs@africadevcorps.org and the Country Manager, Tom Evans,
at tevans@africadevcorps.org
The
subject line of the email should read: Application for the role of Uganda
Volunteer Education Program Officer.
Deadline: 25th November
2013
NB: Please note
that due to the amount of emails we receive, we will only be able to reply to
those candidates who are short listed for interview. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause.
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