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• Manage
  the implementation of community related improvement activities at district
  health facility and village level.
• Routinely
  assess and develop the technical capacity of district and site level VHT
  focal persons and VHT members in maternal and child health and quality
  improvement methods through periodic training, provision of job materials,
  on-job mentorship and peer-to-peer sessions.
• Carry
  out onsite quality improvement coaching for village based Ql teams and
  develop a pool of coaches.
• Regularly
  review and improve the project implementation strategies to ensure that
  work plans follow strict timelines and all activities are accomplished.
• Take
  part in the development and implementation of a spread plan to ensure
  learning from pilot communities is implemented at full coverage.
• Identify
  behaviour change gaps and work closely with partners to develop and
  disseminate appropriate messages through suitable channels such as
  community dialogue sessions, community maternity and new born health
  meetings etc.
• The
  incumbent will organise trainings, meetings, learning sessions and
  participate in the development and dissemination of materials.
• Ensure
  that cross-cutting themes like gender and health work force development
  are well integrated into the implementation plans.

• Regularly
  update the district authorities on implementation progress and make
  recommendations to facilitate institutionalisation of good practices
  through appropriate fora.
• Organise
  and participate in coordination meetings at regional and district level to
  ensure collaboration with partners and implementation efficiency.

• In
  charge of developing and submitting timely work plans and budgets for
  project activities according to the USAID ASSIST timelines.
• Ensure
  timely writing and submission of quality and accurate reports on quarterly
  and monthly basis at all other requested times.

• Responsible
  for developing and maintaining a catalogue of changes/ interventions that
  improve care for mothers and babies at community level.
• Work
  closely with the Knowledge management staff, document best practices in
  form of case studies, success stories, abstracts, video clips.
• Work
  in liaison with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure that data
  collected is accurate and valid and captures process and outcome
  indicators.
• Carry
  out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• The
  ideal candidate should preferably hold a degree in social sciences,
  sociology, social sector planning and management or other humanities is
  required. Possession of a post graduate degree in Public Health, Safe
  Motherhood, Sociology, Social Sector Planning and management or Community
  Health is an added advantage.
• A
  minimum of three years’ work experience in MNCH activities at community
  level with experience gained through serving within a government
  institution or NGO.
• Past
  exposure and experience with engaging a diverse range of community
  stakeholders including the national/ district level VHT structures.
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills is a must.
• Excellent
  analytical skills and ability to support a cross section of village health
  teams and other community level stake holders.
• Ability
  and willingness to travel within districts in northern Uganda and spend a
  lot of time within communities.
• Ability
  to work in a fast paced and results oriented environment with minimal
  supervision

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