REPRODOCTIVE HEALTH MANAGER

Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG) is a Company Limited by Guarantee, whose vision is Vision is "A good life for all Ugandans". We envision a Ugandan society with good life, when products and services in Reproductive Health, HIV, Malaria and Child Health are accessible, affordable and effectively utilized by all those in need. Our Mission is "To improve the quality of life of Ugandans, through the provision of superior and affordable health care solutions." Our Core Values are; Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Flexibility, and Equity.
UHMG is currently expanding and is seeking a dynamic qualified individual to fill the following position as part of its team. This is position responsible for strategic planning and implementation of reproductive health activities in line with the organizational overall goal.
POSITION: REPRODOCTIVE HEALTH MANAGER -1 POST
DUTY STATION: UHMG HEAD OFFICE - KAMPALA REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROJECTS

Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that the strategic planning and implementation of reproductive health activities in line with the organizational overall goal.
This position requires a person who has technical competencies in managing public health program. The person should have the capacity to work under minimum supervision, be proactive, and institute innovative sustainable interventions, and resiliently work to fulfill the organization's goals, while upholding our Core Values.
Essential Job Functions:
The Reproductive Health Manager will be specifically responsible
for the following tasks:-
1 Provide logistical, administrative and technical assistance to ensure timely implementation of reproductive health activities in UHMG targeted intervention areas.
2 Under the direction of the Director Special Projects, the Reproductive Health Manager will work as a focal person between UHMG, target audience and the development partners for information flow and feedback
3 Reproductive Health Manager will support the UHMG team in efforts to build RH capacity amongst the targeted service providers especially in technical understanding/ implementation of quality RH service delivery and RH commodity logistics management.
4 Work with the product facility directorate and Marketing and Strategic Information directorate to enhance the distribution network of the RH commodities across the country.
5 Work with UHMG logistics manager to establish consumption patterns of RH commodities in the country and conduct timely ordering of RH supplies from international manufacturers.
6 Assist in the recruitment and deployment of additional RH staff as needed. Provide regular updates to UHMG and developing about the status of RH activities
7 Manage contracts with consultants and external vendors, and review and track budgets. Participate in the development, reviewing and editing of proposals and reports about RH service delivery in UHMG targeted areas.
8 Produce monthly field progress reports


Job requirement

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree in public health or related field preferred; 2 years of work experience in reproductive health related areas; Excellent writing and editing skills with organizational skills; Ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work independently; Work productively in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and Experience working with budgets.


How to apply

To apply:
Send or deliver your CV, copies of certificates and cover letter clearly indicating position applied for on the "top left-hand side of the envelope" to: The Human Resources & Administration Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda, or to P. 0. Box 4553, Kampala; or E-mail: rhmanager_vacancy@uhmg.org.
Application deadline: 4:30pm on 23'" September 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE DELIVER YOUR APPLICATIONS TO THE UHMG RECEPTION,