Deadline: 4 Feb 2013
World Vision International is seeking for a Regional Community Health Systems and Community Case Management Advisor and invites applications from qualified and deserving candidates for this job/vacancy. The location of this job will be based in Kampala-Uganda. Please note that this position is on contractual basis for a period of 2 year.
Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to champion the strengthening of Community Case Management (CCM) programming and integration into existing CHW programming models within East Africa , providing specific technical support and guidance, quality standards and health systems strengthening elements that accompany the CCM model. The main focus will be providing operational guidance to design, plan, implement, monitor and advocate for strengthening community health worker systems as a foundational approach in health and nutrition programming, with special emphasis on mainstreaming and scale up of CCM in WV operation areas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required
- A Masters degree in Public health or other relevant social science field
- Must have at least 5 years field experience in community health programs and community case management of common childhood illnesses
- Proven training skills, and two years in a managerial or coordinator role with responsibilities for strategic planning, advocacy, and higher level networking.
- Must be able to negotiate ideas within and outside the World Vision partnership, particularly with donor communities.
- A mature Christian, who’s willing to serve in very difficult conditions
- Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to program countries
- Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel is required.
Preferred
- Must have at least 5 years field experience in community health programs and community case management of common childhood illnesses
How to Apply
- Online
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