The Local Associate will support Akros Research in implementation and coordination of program activities, ensuring a successful implementation of the SLL programme’s COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance. The Consultant will actively liaise with key actors within the respective government, district and sub-district stakeholders, stakeholders participating in the COVID-19 response, and Akros Research senior management to facilitate the realization of program objectives and optimize resource flow.
Specific Responsibilities
• Develop Annual and Quarterly implementation plans for SLL technical area work stations
• Coordinate logistics for implementation at national, district, and health facility levels (Coordinate advance requests and ensure all expenditures are in line with set budgets).
Liaise with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and the National Drug Authority to ensure all the planned activities are timely facilitated and targets are achieved
• Identify implementation issues and provide possible solutions to address them, that are timely shared with key stakeholders
• Maintain regular communication with implementation counterparts at
• the Ministry of Health and the National Drug Authority
• Ensure all forms and records are documented and updated. Y
• Liaise with Akros Research to ensure effective and efficient program delivery and provide detailed reports to project leadership.
• Other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (required) and Master’s degree (highly preferred) in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation or any relevant field
• 3-5 years of experience with program management
• Strong experience working with Government’s Ministries of Health, donors, districts and sub-district structures and managing a dynamic team
• Previous experience with project and organizational representation to the Ministry of Health at national or subnational levels is an added advantage.
Self-starter who will thrive through exemplifying ownership and initiative
• Excellent technical writing, quantitative and critical thinking skills
• Excellent computer skills with fluency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Candidate should be highly productive and internally motivated
Candidate should work well against complex and challenging delivery schedules
• Candidate should be culturally adaptable and sensitive
• Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal instruction in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to productively communicate remotely
• Ugandan national preferred
Location and Term This position is contingent upon securing and maintaining program funding. It is also contingent upon donor approval.
This position is short-term not exceeding eight months and will be based in Kampala, Uganda. The position is open to local candidates and will involve minimal travel.
Reporting
This position will report directly to the Akros Country Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the Pharmacovigilance Coordinator, at the Ugandan Ministry of Health
Application Instructions Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV with references to careers@akros.com with “Application: Local Associate – Uganda” as the email’s subject line. Closing date for receiving applications is 11th November 2022.