National Contract

JOBfrom Save the Children

Closing date: 15 Feb 2018
Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health SpecialistAbout us

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.In Uganda, we implement programmes in five thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Child Poverty, Health and Nutrition in Development and Emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern, West Nile and Central regions of Uganda. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children Uganda Country Office is looking to recruit persons on a National Contract for the following positions:

Role Purpose:

The ASRH Specialist, in collaboration with the Head of Health and Nutrition (HHN) will provide strategic direction and technical management for the planning and implementation of RH activities in the integrated package of services in the school, Alternative learning programs, facility and the community. The position will ensure the quality and documentation of key RH related interventions and approaches at all levels. The position will be responsible for ensuring all deliverable related to Reproductive health programs under the entire country program is delivered in a timely fashion and key lessons learned and best practices captured. Contract Duration: 1 Year

Contractual Status: National

Location: Kampala

Qualification and Experience;

Graduate training in ASRH or equivalent combination/blend of training and experience. Postgraduate training in public health or another relevant discipline is preferred.

At least 8 years of direct experience in ASRH health policy development, program planning, implementation and/or evaluation in a developing country setting

Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, multi-intervention health development program in collaboration with national health ministries and international partners

Familiarity with the ASRH and School Health interventions in Uganda

Prior experience working with Uganda’s public health system (preferred)

3-5 years’ experience managing an SRH program/project at regional or national level

Desirable

Proven capacity to plan, analyze and ensure routine monitoring of work plans and ability to travel in the districts 40% of the time.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse team

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