Job from Samaritan's Purse/ Program Manager, Maternal Child Health, Uganda (1785)

Job title: Program Manager, Maternal Child Health
Job ID: #594873
Country:    Uganda
City:    Karamoja
Organisation:    Samaritan's Purse
Theme:    Food and Nutrition,    Health
Job years of experience:    3-5 years
Karamoja, Uganda - The Program Manager, Maternal Child Health will be responsible for overall coordination and management – both programmatic and financial – of the Maternal Child Health (MCH)
Project across Moroto and Napak Districts. He/She will guide, train, direct and support project staff in implementing project activities while also providing monitoring and evaluation tools to assess progress against agreed objectives. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring all project activities, data collection, records management and financial accounting is conducted according to internal, donor and statutory guidelines. The manager will be responsible for regular project reporting to the Samaritan’s Purse (SP) Uganda Country Office, local government officials and donor representatives, and must ensure effective coordination of project activities with the relevant local government departments and development stakeholders.

The Project Manager will report to the National Program Manager for Health.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Direct line management of M&E Coordinator, Admin/Records Officer, Health Supervisors and Driver in the districts of operation, including performance reviews, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction. • Maintain updated HR records for all project staff, sending monthly reports to SP Uganda country office for attendance, leave and contractual changes as they arise. • Ensure effective budget management and administration of project finances, including adherence to SP and donor financial management guidelines and budgets. • Act as official SP representative to stakeholders for all matters concerning the MCH project in districts of operation. • Establish clear strategy and direction for MCH Project in the districts of operation in collaboration with the National Program Manager and SP Uganda country office. • Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with agreed work plan and proposal. • Ensure information sharing and coordination of project activities with relevant local government departments, health centers, NGOs, CBOs and other community stakeholders while maintaining constant coordination with the donor in strategic project implementation. • Oversee and maintain verifiable records for the procurement, transportation, delivery and receipt of project inputs to the respective field sites. • Coordinate effective implementation of security protocol for project activities. • Submit monthly and quarterly reports to SP Uganda country office, local government and donor, including activity summary, progress against objectives, achievements to date, issues faced, impact stories and financial expenditure. • Work alongside the National Program Manager and SP Uganda country office to develop additional health-related programs in districts of operation. • Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers. • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public. • Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university plus three to four years of experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. • Master’s degree in International Development, Health, or similar field, preferred. • One year of college-level Biblical studies preferred. • Proven health program management and M&E experience in Africa. • Experience working with external donors in a development context. • Excellent people management and problem-solving skills. • Experience working with the Care Group Model of programming, or similar Maternal Child Health project model, preferred. • Exceptional planning and organizational skills. • Strong financial awareness and attention to detail.

24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
Note: Accompanied position but no children allowed at this location.

Our Mission Statement
 Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Distinct Job Objectives
 The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”

How to apply for this Job:
In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/, click on "International Positions," click on "Program Manager, Maternal Child Health, Uganda (1785)" and click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.
Application Closing date: 15 Dec 2013