Country: Uganda
Closing date: 29 Dec 2017
Program Officer School Health and Nutrition
About us
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.In Uganda, we implement programmes in five thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Child Poverty, Health and Nutrition in Development and Emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern, West Nile and Central regions of Uganda. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Role Purpose:
The job holder is primarily responsible for planning and ensuring quality and timely implementation of the School Health and Nutrition (SHN) core program within the designated sub counties. S/he is expected to implement the SHN program in a manner that promotes integration with other core programs of Sponsorship and cross cutting themes such as gender, disability, child Protection and rights programming. The Job Holder also implements the SHN program in collaboration with Sub county stakeholders and ensure meaningful active participation of Children. The post holder may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisisContract Duration: Open ended
Contractual Status: National
Location: Wakiso
Qualification and Experience;Essential
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a health related discipline. Post graduate training in either public health, Health Systems Strengthening, Community Health, Reproductive Health, Gender etc. will be of added advantage.
At least 3 years progressive experience in planning and implementation of school-based health and nutrition programmes.
Ability to speak the local language Luganda fluently is a strong requirement.
Ability to ride a motorcycle (Honda XL 125).The candidate must be having a valid riding permit and willing to ride a motorcycle.
Desirable
- Demonstrable financial, planning and budget management skills a MUST.
- Demonstrated knowledge of international and local policies and frameworks relating to their thematic area is a must.
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=dGltb3RoeS45MjA0NS4zODMwQHNhdmV0aGVjaGlsZHJlbmFvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ