Job Title: Senior MIS Associate, Capacity Building
Organisation: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: MIS Advisor
About MSH:
Management
Sciences for Healt
Sciences for Healt
h (MSH) is a international non-profit health organization
composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over
50,countries. Our mission is
to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable
people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing
countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services
for the greatest health impact.
About USAID
MSH Project:
MSH Project:
USAID funded
Uganda Health Supply Chain is a five-year program supporting the Government of Uganda’s health system
to improve the availability and accessibility of essential medicines and health
supplies (EMHS).The expected results of are to:1) strengthen national policies
and strategies and support cost-effective, equitable, and transparent
utilization of EMHS resources; 2) Strengthen country
capacity for effective management and utilization of EMHS; and 3) increase
availability and access of EMHS among priority populations.
Uganda Health Supply Chain is a five-year program supporting the Government of Uganda’s health system
to improve the availability and accessibility of essential medicines and health
supplies (EMHS).The expected results of are to:1) strengthen national policies
and strategies and support cost-effective, equitable, and transparent
utilization of EMHS resources; 2) Strengthen country
capacity for effective management and utilization of EMHS; and 3) increase
availability and access of EMHS among priority populations.
Job Summary: The Senior MIS Associate, Capacity
Building will work with other MIS staff and the Pharmacy Division of the
Ministry of Health to ensure effective and efficient training of Health Workers
in use of the Pharmaceutical Logistics software RxSolution and District
Supervision Data System (DSDS). S/he will work closely with the program team to
support health facilities where RxSolution is installed and all users of the
DSDS. S/he will identify training needs and support the development of training
manuals and conduct trainings in the program supported districts, as well as
MOH programs and implementing partners. S/he will also work with the Pharmacy
Division to update the comprehensive catalogue on essential medicines, health
supplies and laboratory equipment. S/he will work with relevant stakeholders
when needed to optimize RxSolution roll out.
Building will work with other MIS staff and the Pharmacy Division of the
Ministry of Health to ensure effective and efficient training of Health Workers
in use of the Pharmaceutical Logistics software RxSolution and District
Supervision Data System (DSDS). S/he will work closely with the program team to
support health facilities where RxSolution is installed and all users of the
DSDS. S/he will identify training needs and support the development of training
manuals and conduct trainings in the program supported districts, as well as
MOH programs and implementing partners. S/he will also work with the Pharmacy
Division to update the comprehensive catalogue on essential medicines, health
supplies and laboratory equipment. S/he will work with relevant stakeholders
when needed to optimize RxSolution roll out.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Technically
support the rollout of the integrated PMIS RxSolution by performing class
room trainings and remote support. - Perform
computer training of MoH staff as required. - Ensure
timely IT technical support to the MMS in collaboration with the IT team. - Write
training reports that include evaluations by both participants and trainers - Work
closely with Makerere and MoH/PD to write a curricula integration proposal
for RxSolution.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
applicants should preferably hold a professional degree in a health area,
pharmaceuticals, social sciences, or other related field - At least
three years’ experience in organizing, planning and implementing training
and capacity building activities - Good management,
coordination and planning experience - Good
working knowledge of pharmaceutical and logistics management software;
RxSolution preferred but could also be Navision, mSupply or similar
software - Good
knowledge and understanding of M&E, indicators and report generation - Excellent
facilitation and communication skills - Good and
documented experience in development of training materials - Strong
teamwork and team-building skills - Past
experience in developing training curricula - Strong
English skills required - Demonstrated
computer skills, including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint - Possess
the ability to work independently and take the necessary responsibility to
meet timelines and achieve set targets - Ability
to travel in Uganda to provide technical assistance.
How to
Apply:
Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications
(cover letter and CV only) addressed to The Human Resources Partner at MSH,
Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, P.O. Box 71419, Kampala or email to: HRUG@msh.org.
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications
(cover letter and CV only) addressed to The Human Resources Partner at MSH,
Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, P.O. Box 71419, Kampala or email to: HRUG@msh.org.
NB: We thank all applicants for their
interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please note that any
form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate disqualification.
interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please note that any
form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate disqualification.
Deadline:
23rd January, 2015 by 5.00pm.
23rd January, 2015 by 5.00pm.