Technical Assistance Officer- MNCH & malaria

About the Role

The Technical Assistance Officer for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) and Malaria at Baylor Uganda plays a critical role in enhancing healthcare delivery across districts and health facilities. This position aims to improve health outcomes by providing expert technical support and capacity building in essential health interventions. In the first few months, you will engage with health workers, implement training programs, and collaborate closely with district health teams to assess needs and tailor interventions effectively. Your efforts will be pivotal in ensuring that health facilities meet national guidelines and best practices while addressing the pressing health challenges of maternal and child health and malaria prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work closely with the Health Advisor to implement key interventions focused on Malaria, Nutrition, and MNCH at both facility and community levels, ensuring a comprehensive approach to health service delivery.
• Providing direct technical assistance to health facilities and district teams will be essential to ensure that the management of Nutrition, MNCH, and malaria services meets quality standards.
• Your role will involve supporting project activities through collaborative district-led planning with other partners, facilitating a multi-faceted approach to healthcare enhancements.
• Conducting training sessions and mentorship programs for healthcare workers, including Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) and Village Health Teams (VHTs), will help elevate their skills in managing Nutrition and MNCH cases.
• Monitoring the execution of project activities and assessing their progress against established work plans will allow you to identify any gaps and propose actionable solutions.
• Assisting in the collection, analysis, and reporting of project data will contribute to comprehensive evaluations and foster a culture of learning and improvement within the program.
• You will collaborate with district health teams and various stakeholders to ensure coordinated efforts and resource optimization in health service delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MBChB), Nursing Sciences, Clinical Medicine and Community Health, Public Health, or a related field is required for this position.
• At least five years of hands-on experience in implementing programs focused on malaria, nutrition, and maternal and child health is essential to effectively fulfill this role.
• Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring healthcare workers in the areas of malaria, nutrition, and MNCH is a key qualification.
• The ability to plan and implement communicable disease control measures will be a valuable asset in this position.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in health data reporting will be crucial for monitoring health indicators and project outcomes.

What You’ll Gain

• Enhancing your expertise in maternal and child health and malaria management, which will bolster your professional profile in public health.
• Opportunities to develop leadership and mentorship skills while working closely with healthcare professionals and community health workers.
• Experience in project planning and execution, which is invaluable for career advancement in health program management.
• The role offers a platform for networking with various stakeholders in the health sector, enriching your professional connections and collaborative skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the following link: Apply here.