LEADER IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Vacancy Announcement:
Post Title: National Project Professional Personnel -Specialist, Obstetric Fistula Prevention and Management
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
Level: SB4
Duty Station: Kampala
Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Representative; and daily direct supervision of the Assistant Commissioner, Clinical Services in the Ministry of Health; the Specialist, Obstetric Fistula Prevention and Management (NPPP) will provide up to 90% of his time to support planning, implementation, coordination and monitoring of the roll out of the “National Obstetric Fistula Strategy” with its Plan of Action focusing on health systems strengthening for fistula prevention and management, and re-integration of victims of fistula.
The Specialist will also devote 10% of the time to support other fistula related surgical services of the Clinical Services Department, and will work towards strengthening institutional and technical capacities of national and regional referral hospitals and PNFP founded health facilities of equivalent levels to make them competent in the provision of routine fistula repair services.
In addition, the position will support building of partnerships in fistula work, including links with Department of Reproductive Health in supporting the roll out of implementation of the “Roadmap for Accelerated Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality and Morbidity in Uganda” as a vital strategy to fistula prevention.
Full job descriptions of the posts can be accessed on the website
Email applications
- Should be sent to vacancyug@unfpa.org
- Applications should be less than 10MB. (This includes the Cover letter and the P11 Form).
- The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position you are applying for and include your full names. i.e. REF: Vacancy Name (Applicant's Name)
Deadline for applications: 31 August 2011
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance.
NOTE: There is no application processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
