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• Render support in the implementation of
  the investment case for RMNCAH mainly focusing on the implementation of
  high impact reproductive, maternal and adolescent health service
  interventions;
• Stay abreast with any new developments and
  technologies in the field of reproductive, maternal and adolescent health
  and appropriately advise the Ministry of Health and stakeholders on their
  appropriateness, efficacy and effectiveness;
• Prepare and submit quarterly and adhoc
  reports the implementation of reproductive, maternal, adolescent health activities in
  general and implementation of the Project in particular;
• Work closely with the RBF Specialist in
  conducting verification of quantity outputs for agreed upon RMNCAH
  indicators, the design and application of the RBF quality assessment tool,
  enhancement of equity in hard-to-reach areas, and bottleneck analysis at
  health facility level;
• With reference to the bottleneck analysis
  at each health facility under RBF, the Reproductive Health Advisor will
  work with the RBF Specialist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive
  database of the status of EmONC equipment, mix of health workers, and
  functionality of village health committees;
• Conduct technical training and support
  supervision to health facilities providing RMNCAH services using RBF
  approaches;
• The incumbent will review reports for
  completeness from health facilities implementing RBF for RMNCAH services;
• Render support in the preparation of user
  requirements for procurement of essential equipment, medicines and
  supplies related to reproductive, maternal and adolescent health service
  provision; monitor the distribution and use both in public and PNFP health
  facilities;
• Keenly monitor national stock levels for
  RMNCAH medicines, commodities and supplies and advise management
  accordingly in order to help deliver high impact RMNCAH solutions as
  proposed in the Investment Case for RMNCAH;
• Develop a framework for monitoring
  implementation of the investment case in general, and reproductive,
  maternal and adolescent health services implemented under the Project in
  particular;
• Offer technical support to the Maternal
  and Child Health Technical Working Group and other related coordination
  and oversight structures including the RBF Inter-Agency Coordination
  Committee;
• Work closely with other divisions in the
  Ministry and other partners involved in the implementation of the
  investment case for RMNCAH and the Project in particular;
• Formally review and conduct Maternal and
  Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response as the need arises;
• Work in liaison with the National
  Identification and Registration Authority to strengthen capacity for birth
  and death registration services; and
• Support the Reproductive Health department
  in any other activities and assignments as may be determined by the head
  of department. 

• The applicants must be Ugandan Nationals
  with a basic university degree in Human Medicine or a related discipline
  and a Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology or Public
  Health/Demography from a recognized University/Institution.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience in
  implementation of proven best practices in reproductive, maternal and
  adolescent health interventions.
• Significant exposure and experience in
  implementation of projects supported by World Bank or related bi-lateral
  and multilateral agencies.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of
  projects related to reproductive, maternal, child adolescent health will
  be an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of project planning
  and management is an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of Ministry of Health
  priorities on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
• Good team player and self-motivated to
  achieve targets
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational
  skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
  communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong coaching and leadership skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
  and meets strict deadlines
• High degree of integrity and
  confidentiality in handling public matters/resources
• Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word,
  Ms Excel is a mandatory requirement

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