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Title: Project Coordinator

• Contribute
  to the preparation of the product introduction plan 
• Coordinate
  implementation of the pilot introduction
• Assure
  consistent coordination between the pilot introduction and the
  evaluation activities.

• Provide
  regular support to a Ugandan Project Management Team (PMT) representing
  the Ministry of Health (MOH), donor and NGO partners who will be
  implementing different project components.
• Lead
  the PMT to develop a work plan that integrates their respective scopes of
  work and roles in the Sayana Press project;
• Develop
  and maintain a system to track the specific activities and deliverables of
  each partner, and assure that relevant linkages are made across partners.
• Anticipate,
  identify, and trouble-shoot implementation bottlenecks and challenges as
  they arise; work with PATH Uganda leadership and relevant partners to
  resolve these challenges to assure smooth project implementation.
• Under
  the guidance of the project’s Medical Advisor and the PATH Uganda Country
  Program Leader, coordinate regular updates and collaboration with the
  Ugandan Ministry of Health, USAID Uganda, DFID Uganda, and UNFPA
  Uganda. 
• Undertake
  this work with the goal of ensuring that project is implemented in a way
  that is consistent with Uganda’s national family planning objectives.
• Work
  with the PATH Seattle team to contribute key inputs to the first draft of
  the product introduction plan, and to subsequent updates and refinements
  as the project is implemented.
• Collect
  information needed for preparation of the introduction plan, including but
  not limited to information on distribution channels, service delivery
  infrastructure, provider training needs, communication needs, policy
  issues, and partner capacities.
• Assist
  the PATH Seattle team to facilitate preparation of scopes of work and
  budgets with designated implementing partners in Uganda; assist with
  preparation of integrated project implementation plan.
• Support
  smooth, effective, and timely implementation of the pilot introduction of
  Sayana Press in Uganda.
• Develop
  and maintain a system for regular interactions with identified
  implementing partners in Uganda to assure smooth, efficient, and timely
  implementation of the pilot introduction.
• With
  designated partners, develop a detailed Sayana Press training plan and
  ensure smooth implementation of training program; collect and compile
  training reports.
• With
  designated partners, coordinate the development and production of
  communication messages and materials concerning Sayana Press.
• Collaborate
  closely with the Research Officer to ensure effective implementation of
  the project’s evaluation component.

• Masters
  in public health, population information and research, or a related
  field and a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in
  implementing public health programs with family planning or reproductive
  health components involving public, social marketing, and NGO sectors in
  Uganda, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience
  overseeing training materials development and implementation of training
  programs, behavior change communication, and oversight of qualitative
  field research activities highly desirable.
• Proven
  ability to work collaboratively with local and international project teams
  to effectively oversee project implementation.
• Demonstrated
  skills in project planning, project management, and partner coordination
  with a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience
  nurturing effective and positive relationships with national governmental
  stakeholders and donor representatives.
• Demonstrated
  analytical skills and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated
  skill in systems development (e.g. communication systems, tracking and
  monitoring systems, data gathering systems etc.).
• Organizational/facilitation
  skills (e.g. prepare agendas, facilitate meetings, and otherwise support
  effective communication with teams and partners.
• Demonstrated
  representational experience in professional and global forum.
• Excellent
  verbal and written communications skills; fluency in written and spoken
  English.

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