Vacancy: Health Program Manager
Recruiting Company Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm
Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with other program managers and analysts in a matrixed relationship on the country team to identify and advance other program’s objectives through eHealth technologies
• Work with MoH and partners to drive formal coordinating structures and participate actively in Technical Working Groups (TWGs)
• Identify, design and implement appropriate programs to solve pressing health system problems with technology solutions
• Establish detailed technical specifications and identify appropriate technological systems for various health programs in Uganda
• Work in liaison with multiple MoH departments, CHAI country, and CHAI global teams to develop or adapt detailed strategies and implementation plans for eHealth interventions
• Mentor, train and mentor internal and external staff in the use and maintenance of these technologies; establish sustainable training programs when necessary to be devolved to the MoH
• Offer support in identifying funding sources and develop resource mobilization plans for eHealth programs
• Launch and manage operational research pilots to evaluate and monitor the impact of these programs during and after implementation
• Develop program budgets and cash forecasts, and ensure activities are executed according to work plan and approved budgets, and compile progress reports and presentations on program progress and activities
• The eHealth team will also oversee all ICT needs for the office, including tech support, IT equipment inventorying, internet access, etc.
• Perform any other roles and responsibilities as per the activities, as needed
Qualifications
• The applicant must possess a good Master’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Public Health, Engineering, Computer Science, or other applicable field.
• Significant experience working in the developing world
• Prior experience of agile processes (interactive and incremental s/w development approach) and familiarity with applicable programming languages and database management software
• The applicant should possess five or more years’ experience with demonstrable skills in managing IT / software development projects and managing teams
• Good knowledge and understanding and demonstrable technical knowledge of the underpinnings of eHealth technologies and programs, and a solid knowledge of diverse programming languages
• Proven experience with project management tools e.g. Microsoft Project / Basecamp and versioning tools such as CVS, GIT as well as developing and managing budgets, work plans, and proposals
• Good working knowledge of all phases of software development cycle, requirements documents and skills in negotiating and communicating with multiple and diverse stakeholders in challenging environment environments
• Possess the ability to solve challenging problems without extensive structural or operational support;
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments, both internally and externally; to learn new cutting edge languages, methodologies and technologies
• Excellent analytical skills
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent business-oriented verbal, visual and written communication skills
• Language fluency both written and verbal English
• Possession of prior managerial experience working in a technology or other start-up organization will be an added advantage
• Possess basic educational or occupational, in public health or Statistics Management.
• The applicant must be highly motivated with a broad technical understanding of database driven information technology platforms, strong program management and analytical skills, and experience working in healthcare in the developing world.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a high degree of self-confidence.
• S/he must be able to function independently, be a self-starter, dedicated, and have a strong commitment to excellence.
• Good management capabilities, as s/he will be managing a team of highly technical staff and general program staff to develop or adapt eHealth technologies or programs.
• S/he should also exhibit a number of important personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.
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