Organization:
Ministry
of Health (MoH)
Ministry
of Health (MoH)
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:
Permanent Secretary (PS)
to:
Permanent Secretary (PS)
About
US:
US:
The
Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from the
International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the East Africa
Public Health Laboratories Networking Project. The overall objective of the
project is to improve access to diagnostic services among vulnerable
populations living in the cross-border areas of Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania,
Uganda, and Rwanda. The laboratory networking project aims to address the
common challenges facing the five countries in terms of delivery of health
services i.e. dilapidated infrastructure built decades ago; inadequate supply
and quality of human resources which are the backbone of quality diagnostics;
and manual information systems which are not effective for decision making
Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from the
International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the East Africa
Public Health Laboratories Networking Project. The overall objective of the
project is to improve access to diagnostic services among vulnerable
populations living in the cross-border areas of Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania,
Uganda, and Rwanda. The laboratory networking project aims to address the
common challenges facing the five countries in terms of delivery of health
services i.e. dilapidated infrastructure built decades ago; inadequate supply
and quality of human resources which are the backbone of quality diagnostics;
and manual information systems which are not effective for decision making
Job
Summary: The
Project Coordinator will have overall responsibility for ensuring the Project
is implemented in accordance with the relevant government and Bank policies and
instruments as outlined in the project documents and agreement. This includes
paying due attention to relevant GoU and World Bank requirements for
procurement, disbursement, financial management, environmental and social
safeguards, etc.
Summary: The
Project Coordinator will have overall responsibility for ensuring the Project
is implemented in accordance with the relevant government and Bank policies and
instruments as outlined in the project documents and agreement. This includes
paying due attention to relevant GoU and World Bank requirements for
procurement, disbursement, financial management, environmental and social
safeguards, etc.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning
and Scheduling of Project Activities:
and Scheduling of Project Activities:
- The
Project Coordinator will provide guidance on the preparation of work
plans, procurement plans, implementation support and such other project
management aspects as shall be required in project implementation. This
includes agreeing schedules and formats for the submission of necessary
reports and other inputs by the partners and agents. - Regularly
interact with implementers to ensure an up-to-date knowledge on project
activities, schedules, issues, opportunities, etc. - Explicitly
ensure that implementing of the project is in compliance with relevant GoU
and World Bank safeguard, fiduciary and that adequate documentation exists
to demonstrate compliance. - Generate,
compile and provide feedback on project progress and achievements. - Identify
implementation issues and bottlenecks and, and in consultation with the
implementing agencies actively and creatively seek durable solutions.,
proactive follow-up with the implementers to agree and ensure
implementation of measures to improve progress toward the Development
Objectives.
Collaborating,
Coordinating Project implementation, monitoring and reporting:
Coordinating Project implementation, monitoring and reporting:
- Work
closely with the World Bank, regional partners, donors, ECSA-HC team and
other stakeholders in the implementation of the project. - Convene
progress review meetings of the implementing agencies aimed at addressing
emerging issues and identifying opportunities for improving project
outcomes; - Take
responsibility for overall project financial status including regular
monitoring of commitments and disbursements compared to projections. This
includes taking timely and effective action in the event that adjustments
to project allocations are needed. - The
jobholder will also receive and review quarterly reports from the
implementing agencies with a view of ensuring completeness and compliance
with agreed reporting arrangements. - Prepare
project financial quarterly and annual reports; and - Prepare
project quarterly and annual progress reports as well as other reports for
the Government of Uganda. - Manage
personnel contracts in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual
(PIM).
Leading,
Innovating and supervising project implementation:
Innovating and supervising project implementation:
- The
Project Coordinator shall coordinate all activities for the Bank
Supervision Missions and mid-term and full-term reviews of project. - Lead
and/or participate in public information dissemination activities to
assist in communicating the project approach, objectives and activities. - Work
in close liaison with the World Bank’s operational staff and consultants
to facilitate implementation. - Supervise
and monitor implementation of the procurement plan, and timely identify
and address bottlenecks to performance of the procurement function.
Prepare in a timely manner, accurate project implementation progress
reports which indicate both the technical and financial position of the
project. - Build
and foster a team environment, mentor staff, and ensure that capacity
building is integrated into all project activities. - Supervise
project staff, international and local consultants to ensure effective
resource allocation, quality and timeliness of work. - Maintain
quality assurance and facilitate effective project monitoring and
evaluation. - Work
closely and support the Internal and External Auditors on financial
reviews
Key
Result Areas:
Result Areas:
- Project
annual and Quarterly reports prepared within a month after the end
of each reporting period. - Project
Management support to the project activities and required actions taken to
ensure progress, - Work
plans, procurement plans, financial management reports and other planning
tools from all participating institutions updated regularly. - Up
to date project information including an effective communication strategy
for the project approach, objectives and activities, - Timely
submission of monthly and quarterly progress reports, work plans,
procurement plans and all other reports required under the project within
the Ministry and to the World Bank.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MBChB) with a
Master’s Degree in a Biological sciences or related field. - A
minimum of five years of relevant project coordination/management
experience. - Significant
exposure and experience in project management and proven management and
collaborative skills. - Excellent
written and oral communication skills - Demonstrated
ability to manage a diverse group toward a common objective. - Proven
ability to establish an effective monitoring system and utilize it
for improving performance. - Broad
knowledge of GoU and World Bank procurement, financial management and
safeguard requirements. - Good
understanding of development issues – especially those related to health
is desirable.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encourage to hand deliver their
detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, Copy of a National Identity
Card and testimonials and names and day time telephone contracts from at least
two competent referees, one of whom must be from your current or previous
employer should be addressed to:
suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encourage to hand deliver their
detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, Copy of a National Identity
Card and testimonials and names and day time telephone contracts from at least
two competent referees, one of whom must be from your current or previous
employer should be addressed to:
The
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Room D109, Plot 6 Lourdel Road, P.O.
Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Room D109, Plot 6 Lourdel Road, P.O.
Box 7272, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline:
18th August 2017 by 5:00pm
18th August 2017 by 5:00pm
