Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG) is a Company Limited by Guarantee, whose 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 seeking a dynamic qualified individuals to fill the following position as part of its team.

POSITION : DEDICATED SERVICE PROVIDER- 10 posts
DUTY STATION : REGIONAL OFFICE
REPORTS TO : REGIONAL CLINICAL QUALITY ASSUARANCE OFFICER
PERIOD : ONE YEAR

Job Summary:

This role is to support improvement of the overall Family Planning and Sexual Reproductive Health Services uptake and service quality in the communities in their respective regions through Direct Service provision, capacity building, data management and verification of referrals.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

1. Mobilise clients and family planning information sessions for clients in supported facilities.
2. Hold group and individual counselling sessions to clients interested in taking up Family Planning Services, including PPFP, in supported facilities
3. Coordinate clinic days, outreaches and other events at supported facilities
4. Champion provider initiated FP (PIFP)
5. Counsel clients to take up appropriate FP methods, including PPFP
6. Provide short and long acting FP Methods
7. Make effective referral of clients (wishing to undertake permanent methods such as tubal ligation (TL) and vasectomy) to pre-determined points
8. Manage Family Planning complications or side effects that may occur in the supported facilities
9. Follow up and ensure retention of FP users
10. Ensure appropriate and correct quantification of contraceptive commodities and effective use of facility LMIS to prevent stock outs
11. Be a focal point for quality issues at the supported facilities through liaising closely with the MSI Uganda CQAO to improve follow-up systems
12. Ensure application of skills by the trained providers to boost FP uptake
13. Plan and provide on-job training and mentorship for supported facilities
14. Assess technical competency of the providers in FP and recommend for certification
15. Observe providers regularly, record progress and provide support needs
16. Ensure that accurate data is captured within the HMIS and is reported to UHMG
17. Report monthly on all services and issues arising
18. Record all training needs as a result of visits to the supported facilities and agree focussed support needs

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

A Diploma/ Certificate in Clinical Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery or any other related field. An up to date registration certificate from a recognized institution is a MUST. Computer literate with knowledge of basic programs MS Office.

The Job holder should have knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and equipment, excellent proven knowledge of all Family Planning Methods, Proven communication skills at counseling and Family Planning Level and with at least two years' experience in Family Planning Services delivery.

Delivery Guidelines:

Please deliver your resume (CV), copies of certificates, references, and cover letter clearly indicating position applied for on the "top left-hand side of the envelope", to the UHMG Office Reception, addressed to The Human Resource Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda or submit your application by email to jobs@uhmg.org. The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm or 16:00 hours (East African time) on Friday 4th November 2016. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ANOTHER JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH UHMG

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (RE-ADVERTISED)

UHMG is seeking a dynamic qualified individual to fill the following position as part of its team.

POSITION : DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY (DCOP)
DUTY STATION : UHMG HEAD OFFICE - KAMPALA (with periodic field travel)
REPORTS TO : CHIEF OF PARTY (COP)

Job Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Party will lead, coordinate, and provide technical oversight of the USAID/Uganda Social Marketing Activity in the absence of the COP. The DCOP shall directly assist the COP in activity implementation and management. S/he shall have complementary technical skills and experience to the COP.

If you match the requirements found in the detailed job advert (with primary duties, responsibilities, and minimum requirements (knowledge, skills, abilities) that is at our website www.uhmg.org , then apply.

Delivery Guidelines:

Either to: Deliver your application documents to the UHMG Office Reception addressed to: The Director Human Resource and Organizational Development, Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda.

Or: Send the electronic documents to vacancies@uhmg.org with the job role clearly indicated in the email subject line.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm or 16:00 hours (East African time) on Monday 31st October 2016. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

All documents submitted by applicants for this recruitment process shall become the property of UHMG. Any attempt by an applicant or their representative, acting on their behalf, (within and/or outside UHMG) to influence the recruitment process in their favor will lead to automatic disqualification of that applicant.

UGANDA HEALTH MARKETING GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER