Community Development Facilitator – Nursing (Fresher Jobs) – World Vision

Organisation: World Vision
Reports to: Project
Coordinator
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
World Vision
Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government
Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to
overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not
employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All
employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision
for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will
to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Community
Development Facilitator –Nursing will manage all project activities at a
cluster level and monitoring progress towards achievement of targets. The
incumbent will support the Team on all aspects of Newborn Care, Goal Oriented
ANC, Post Natal Care aspects, EmNOC its Signal Functions and community based
MNCH.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1.
Project Management:
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The incumbent will oversee the roll out of the MNCH
projects in the Project site by ensuring that the projects are using the most
appropriate innovative and cost effective technologies.
·        
Ensure that all MNCH and other related deliverables
are achieved according to the detailed implementation plan.
·        
Offer necessary technical guidance to system’s
partners during the course of the project
·        
Manage, and supervise all core interventions at the
lower level with in the DIP
2.
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation:
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Works in liaison with the Project coordinator in the
preparation of quality project reports are submitted on time to support offices
and donors.
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The incumbent will manage the rollout of the MNCH
data collection process at the community and health facility level
·        
Work closely with health staff and program
development team in the roll out of baseline surveys and evaluation of the
project, on the required basis
3.
Reporting and Accountability:
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Updates and maintains records of activity
implementation as approved by the PM in a developed ToR
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Prepares and submits monthly report that shows what
has been active and done in the project area
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Manages allocated monies and organization resources
(such as phones, cameras, bus cards) as per agreed practices
·        
Prepares for and participates in evaluation projects
when required
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Participates in meetings and contribute to
organization development
4.
Partnership Development:
Work closely with development agencies and partners
on collaborative work related to MNCH and other initiatives to position World
Vision as a strategic partner in mhealth landscape
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
·        
The ideal candidate should hold a University Degree
in Nursing or Midwifery.
·        
Prior experience in working in the area of Maternal
Newborn and Child Health at any level of implementation
·        
Working knowledge of community based MNCH integrated
services
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Previous exposure and experience in working
communities with good knowledge of public health system and structures
·        
Knowledge of MNCH methodologies and other related
approaches
·        
Excellent interpersonal communication and counseling
skills.
NB: Only Ugandan Nationals are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow
instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal.  Qualified female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 16th November, 2015

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