Position Title: Project Officer – Child and Family Health.
Duty Station: North Central Region (roving), with office space likely in Mityana.
Reports to: Program Manager
Collaborates with: Diverse program and community stakeholders
Are you passionate about improving family and child health? Do you thrive in public
health and community development, and are you ready to elevate your skills in a dynamic
setting? If you have experience working in the North Central Uganda region or are willing
to relocate, we’re looking for you! Join us in supporting innovative programs that aim to
transform health care and social development in communities.
Job Summary
As a Project Officer, you will lead implementation, reporting, communication, and stakeholder
engagement aligned with donor and organizational policies for an assigned public health project.
You will coordinate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including district government
departments (e.g., district health offices), public health workers, and community leaders
(religious, cultural, and youth leaders). A core part of your role will be mobilizing communities
and facilitating activities across the operational districts.
Key Responsibilities
1. Planning and Budgeting
Develop and manage periodic activity plans and requisitions, ensuring adherence to
planning guidelines.
Create periodic financial forecasts.
Monitor fund utilization, ensuring efficient usage and accountability for project activities.
2. Implementation
Prepare and submit activity requests and requisitions, ensuring timely implementation of
all project activities.
3. Monitoring & Evaluation
Document activity proceedings following project guidelines, capturing methods,
outcomes, and any issues.
Maintain and update M&E systems like WebMo, DHIS, and offline tracking tools.
Organize project performance review meetings, ensuring relevant stakeholders are
represented.
Capture and document qualitative data and stories of change to illustrate project impact.
4. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Enhance project visibility by ensuring the availability of relevant materials at meetings.
Coordinate media engagements, such as radio talk shows and spot messages, aligning
content with project goals.
Organize multi-stakeholder activities as outlined in the project document.
Keep stakeholders informed with regular updates and share work plans and reports with
relevant authorities.
Represent the organization in selected stakeholder meetings relevant to the project’s
theme.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & abilities
Commitment to A4HU’s Mission, vision, and values, including commitment to A4HU
safeguarding procedures.
Proven experience in designing and implementing community development and public
health programs.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage
professionally and effectively.
Strong leadership and teamwork abilities to work efficiently with community and district
stakeholders.
Expertise in planning, reporting, and communicating for community-led projects.
Proficient in conflict resolution and problem-solving.
Strong sense of accountability with a results-driven approach to task completion.
Excellent communication and written skills in English and Luganda
Riding skills and willingness to work and adapt to the environment in remote settings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public health, Social Science, or Development Studies
At least three years of experience in implementing community public health initiatives
(e.g., immunization, family planning, health outreaches).
If you are interested in this position, please submit your: a) CV (no longer than 3 pages), b) cover
letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the role, and c) relevant academic
certificates. Send your application via email to [email protected], ensuring the subject line
reads: “Application for Project Officer – Child & Family Health.” The deadline for submissions
is November 15, 2024.
