About the Global Health Corps Fellowship:
Global Health Corps (GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next generation of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we competitively recruit talented professionals (ages 21-30) from a range of sectors and backgrounds and place them in high-impact roles within partner organizations — including Clinton Health Access Initiative, Partners in Health, Planned Parenthood Global, and Government Ministries in Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda — working on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US, and Zambia.
GHC is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global health.
About Placement Organization
Innovation Program for Community Transformation (InPact) is a non-profit Ugandan organization established in 2010. InPact works to improve the health and wellbeing of young people aged 10-30 years in the South western district of Kanungu. Our community transformation programs are designed to mobilize and apply energies, creativity and innovation of young people in implementation of high impact interventions that provide solutions to challenges and needs of young people.
Our core intervention areas span through four major sectors of: health, education, livelihoods, and the environment. InPact empowers young people through equipping them with productive skills, creating spaces for advocacy around issues that concern youth, increasing access to youth friendly services and youth sensitive information, and gender equity in all we do.
InPact recently launched a youth focused Medical Health Facility that provides a range of health care services including maternal, newborn and child health care, adolescent reproductive health care, and management of other illnesses including non-communicable diseases that affect the communities in general and specifically the youth. InPact is looking to expand on its health care program, including launching a youth health insurance scheme. We are looking for a fellow to help in the day-to-day operations management of the facility, working closely with our team of medical professionals.
Position Overview
The Operations Manager will be based in Kanungu. As the Operations Manager for the InPact health facility, the fellow will ensure that a system is in place for the efficient day-to-day running of the health facility. Within a defined operational framework, he/she will ensure policies and operational practices provide effective procurement of products and associated equipment, and provide a high level of service while maximizing value for money. The fellow will ensure that a robust risk management system and performance management framework are implemented, liaising with all key stakeholders as appropriate. The fellow will work under the direct supervision of the health facility manager to whom he/she will report.
Responsibilities
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the health facility, including planning and overseeing maintenance schedules
• Work with heads of departments to oversee the timetabling of all staff to ensure the effective running of the health facility
• Liaise with the health facility manager to ensure that a robust performance management framework is in place for the health facility
• Ensure adequate internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures are in place
• Monitor performance reports and initiate corrective actions, liaising with all key stakeholders where necessary
• Establish robust systems, policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies and oversee the implementation of these systems
• Coordinate the procurement process from receipt of requisitions to the process of purchasing orders
• Identify equipment needs and provide input into the tendering processes for the procurement of equipment.
• Identify and implement business process changes and cost reduction schemes in operational procurement in accordance with the health facility’s annual work plans and strategic aims
• Develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders including clients, suppliers and distributors
• Ensure all queries, complaints and requests for information from clients and suppliers are dealt with promptly and that all necessary follow-up actions are completed satisfactorily in writing, email or by telephone as deemed appropriate
• Undertake special projects or any other reasonable duties as directed by the health facility manager
Required Skills and Experience
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Experience in business and/or project management
• Financial literacy and advanced Excel knowledge
• Willingness to work and travel to rural communities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and leadership skills relevant to project work
• Creativity and flexibility in planning, implementing activities, and problem solving
• Willingness to learn and adapt to other cultures
• A strong interest in community development and empowerment
• Trustworthy and dependable in handling resources
Preferred Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, project planning and management, social sciences, or another relevant field
• Experience in coordination and supervision
• Experience in planning and organization
• Strong communication and knowledge management skills
• Some experience working in a health facility
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
• A living stipend of $550/month
• Housing and utilities
• Health insurance
• A professional development grant of $600
• An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
• Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
*Note: The living stipend and the completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.
Living and Working in Uganda: Fellows are provided with housing and utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on the placement organization and location within the country. Fellows placed at InPact will be provided housing on a secure, private premise within walking distance (approx. 500 meters) from the health facility in Kanungu, a rural area in Uganda.To apply to this position click here:http://ghcorps.com/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply at http:ghcorps.org/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/
Applications will close February 2nd, 2016.
If you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer to our FAQs page athttp:ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/
For specific questions, direct them to applyinfo@ghcorps.org.