Senior Associate, SRMNH

• Job TitleSenior Associate, SRMNH (Emergency Referral Systems)
• OrganisationClinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
• Reports ToProgram Manager, ERS
• LocationKampala
• Experience3 to 5 years
• DeadlineRolling

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organisation founded in 2002 that works at the invitation of governments to build and sustain high-quality health systems in low- and middle-income countries, with staff across 40 countries.

CHAI Uganda’s Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health (SRMNH) Program partners with the Ministry of Health to cut maternal and neonatal deaths, expanding access to family planning and maternal and newborn health products while strengthening emergency referral pathways.

The Senior Associate strengthens emergency referral systems so women and newborns facing obstetric and neonatal emergencies get timely, appropriate care, working with the Ministry of Health, district teams, facilities and communities.

Program Management

• Support design, planning and implementation of referral system interventions.
• Maintain work plans, trackers and performance monitoring tools.
• Draft and oversee subcontracts for communication system specialists and consultants.

Relationships and Communication

• Work with MoH RCH and EMS leads, district teams, facility managers and communities.
• Help develop national and district referral guidelines and protocols.
• Prepare reports, case studies, concept notes and funding proposals.

Technical and Analysis

• Run landscape assessments and analyse referral performance data.
• Support transport and communication mechanisms such as community and motorcycle ambulances.
• Develop training materials and train health workers and district teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, medicine, health sciences or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 3 to 5 years in health systems strengthening, maternal and newborn health or a related field.
• Track record managing or supporting multi-stakeholder projects at national and subnational level.
• Government or international organisation technical assistance experience highly preferred.

Advantages

• Familiarity with HMIS/DHIS2 and district health structures.
• Knowledge of EmONC standards and referral protocols.
• Experience with digital referral tracking tools.

Technical Skills

• Data analysis: Quantitative and qualitative.
• M&E frameworks: Performance tracking.
• Data visualisation: Clear reporting.
• MS Office: Advanced.

Soft Skills

• Collaboration: Diverse teams.
• Adaptability: High-pressure settings.
• Organisation: Tight deadlines.
• Communication: Government and partners.

Salary is not stated in the advert. CHAI is an equal opportunity employer and only contacts shortlisted candidates.

• Shape national referral protocols.
• Field and policy exposure.
• Global health employer.
• Clear growth path at CHAI.
• Strong pick among health jobs in Uganda.

Apply through CHAI’s careers portal (iCIMS) for the Senior Associate role.

No closing date is listed, so apply early. See more health jobs in Uganda and NGO jobs in Uganda.

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