Project Coordinator

Job Summary

The regional project coordinators will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the successful implementation of the Global Health Security Project including prevention, detection and response to epidemic-prone diseases in the Mbale, Karamoja and Mubende regions. S/he will facilitate collaboration, coordination, and communication with regional stakeholders as well as technical staff. Through a one-health approach, the job holder will provide subnational leadership in the design and implementation of GHS activities to improve IHR capacity at the regional and district level. As a key staff of the Program, s/he will oversee strengthening Surveillance systems, Laboratory systems, antimicrobial resistance prevention and surveillance, border health security and vaccination programs among other GHSA action packages. S/he will work closely with the regional referral hospital/regional emergency operation center to establish and institutionalize a system for effective outbreak investigations, and response and will supervise regional staff.

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop, review and manage GHS regional work plans and budgets.

• Build capacity of project staff and key district stakeholders in GHSA/IHR implementation through training and mentorship.

• Assess supported IHR core capacities at regional and district level and identify corrective actions

• Support districts to strengthen implementation of core GHS priorities and compliance with IHR (2005) across the One Health Sectors

• Provide technical assistance to regional and districts task forces/rapid response teams for enhanced outbreak investigations, detection and response

• Support national and sub-national capacity building efforts of teams of human, animal and environmental health workers on IDSR, including training in Frontline Field Epidemiology

• Participate in the dissemination of project outcomes through reports, bulletins, presentations and peer reviewed publications

• Represent Baylor-Uganda during national, regional and district technical working group and other stakeholder meetings.

• Support implementation of IHR M&E framework e.g. JEE, SimExs, SPAR and AAR

• Coordinate and monitor progress of implementation of regional GHS workplans and budget  

• Prepare and avail timely program reports.

• Provide routine technical assistance visits to targeted health facilities 

• Closely work with the national and regional EOC to provide oversight in the execution of emergency preparedness and response interventions at the regional and district level

• Develop and maintain effective corporate, government, and community partnerships or relations that enhance impact of GHS interventions

• Provide leadership to regional GHS program team and district-based volunteers to ensure timely recruitment, retention and performance through timely performance appraisal, coaching and professional development.

• Monitor the integration of Quality improvement and GHSA best practice models at regional level

• Periodically review and monitor performance against set targets, prepare periodic reports, and evoke timely corrective actions across the region.

Required Qualification.

• • Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, preferably MBChB/Public health, Biomedical Laboratory technology /BSC Nursing/ pharmacy

  • A master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or any health-related program

  • At least 3 years of experience as an epidemiologist or surveillance officer

  • Experience working in Global Health Security within the Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda 

  
  

Experience and Competencies:

• 3 Year(s) Relevant Experience

Competencies:

Leadership and team coordination
Communication and interpersonal skills
Facilitation and negotiation
Stakeholder relationship management
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Time and priority management
Adaptability and flexibility
Conflict resolution
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Accountability and integrity
Ability to work under pressure

NOTE:

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and UNEB certificates as well as University Transcripts

You must have at least a credit 6 in MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH at Ordinary Level (UCE). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested?

We look forward to hearing from you! Please apply directly using the apply button below. In case you have any further questions about the role, contact us on careers@baylor-uganda.org