Country Focal Point for School Health and Nutrition Policy Strengthening at Save the Children International.
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Country Focal Point for School Health and Nutrition Policy Strengthening at Save the Children International.
Overview
Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?
The Country Focal Point (CFP) will act as a catalyst for a national and local level assessments and improvements of a School Health and Nutrition (SHN) policy. The ideal CFP will be an expert on the health issues that affect school aged children in Uganda, have the ability to hone in on specific activities and details, while also maintaining a clear vision for school health at the national level. The CFP's ultimate responsibility is liaising with government and CSOs to develop, monitor, and implement a School Health Policy Strengthening Plan.
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The role
Key areas of accountability include:
• Policy Strengthening
• National Engagement, relationships and Coordination:
• SHN National and Global Coordination, Participation and Dissemination
• Project Management
To be successful for this role you will bring/have the following:
• At least a Bachelor's Degree in health, nutrition, development studies or equivalent.
• Master's Degree desirable
• At least 10-years’ experience in government, corporate or NGO environment managing health and/or nutrition projects.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Uganda health and/or nutrition policy, strategies and programs.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Education or Ministry of Health at national and sub-national levels.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Experience of managing and shaping programs to deliver greater quality and of strengthening the capacity of partners.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
• Experience on field based SHN projects
• Experience in health and nutrition research and/or uptake
Submit tender
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Overview
Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?
The Country Focal Point (CFP) will act as a catalyst for a national and local level assessments and improvements of a School Health and Nutrition (SHN) policy. The ideal CFP will be an expert on the health issues that affect school aged children in Uganda, have the ability to hone in on specific activities and details, while also maintaining a clear vision for school health at the national level. The CFP's ultimate responsibility is liaising with government and CSOs to develop, monitor, and implement a School Health Policy Strengthening Plan.
Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about Save the Children International.
Save the Children International jobs in Uganda
The role
Key areas of accountability include:
• Policy Strengthening
• National Engagement, relationships and Coordination:
• SHN National and Global Coordination, Participation and Dissemination
• Project Management
To be successful for this role you will bring/have the following:
• At least a Bachelor's Degree in health, nutrition, development studies or equivalent.
• Master's Degree desirable
• At least 10-years’ experience in government, corporate or NGO environment managing health and/or nutrition projects.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Uganda health and/or nutrition policy, strategies and programs.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Education or Ministry of Health at national and sub-national levels.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Experience of managing and shaping programs to deliver greater quality and of strengthening the capacity of partners.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
• Experience on field based SHN projects
• Experience in health and nutrition research and/or uptake
Submit tender
Click here to Apply.
Job Info
Job Category:
Tenders in Uganda
Job Type:
Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 11 June 2022
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted:
06-06-2022
No of Jobs:
1
Start Publishing:
06-06-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030):
07-06-2065
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