About US:
The Ministry of Health receives funding from UNOPS/WSSCC to support the Uganda Sanitation Fund (USF) Programme. The USF overall objective is to contribute to reduction of morbidity and mortality rates through improved sanitation and hygiene with a focus on building sustainable and improved sanitation and hygiene facilities, stopping open defecation and promoting handwashing with soap. The programme is implemented in 30 districts, largely located in the Teso, Lango and West Nile regions and is managed by the Ministry of Health.

Job Summary: The Communication and Learning Specialist will actively co-ordinate programme documentation, learning and information sharing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of the documentation of lessons, case studies, activities for dissemination, sharing and for performance reporting.
Develop a programme communication strategy and monitor its implementation.
Set up and update communication and information management systems (web-based information, newsletter, reports and publications, etc).
Technically support the programme in strategic learning events at relevant programme and sector events.
Follow and analyze trends and new development in the sanitation and hygiene sub- sector and share with relevant programme stakeholders.
Support knowledge generation, consolidation and dissemination on sanitation and hygiene themes related to programme implementation, hygiene behaviour change, effective monitoring, and sustainability.
Work closely with the national and local media on information dissemination and advocacy messages.
In charge of developing information products and lobbying materials for members and the other stakeholders.
Serve as the main point of contact, response coordinator and lead on sharing information, on programme developments.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or Social Sciences.
At least five years’ experience in documentation or Public Relations.
Working knowledge of and experience in national and international media relations is essential.
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Strong writing skills
NB: Officers already working with the Uganda Sanitation Fund/ Environmental Health Division or sub grantees need not to apply.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with an updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and at least three referees, one of whom MUST be from your current or previous employer should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Health,
Plot 6 Lourdel Road,
P.O. Box 7272,
Kampala. Uganda

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

Deadline: Friday, 26th June, 2015 by 12:00 noon