CSIH International Internships - 2010/2011 CIDA-Sponsored Current Internships

Strengthening Systems to Reduce Health Disparities and Combat the Major Causes of Ill Health and Premature Death -- Uganda

Country: Uganda

Developing-country partner organization's name: African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) Uganda

Internship Title:  Project Administrative Officer

Application Deadline: August 27th, 2010

Internship Profile/Qualifications:

• University Degree in Development;
• Monitoring and Evaluation Expertise;
• Experience proposal and report writing;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Cross-cultural communication skills;
• Public speaking and group facilitation experience;
• Knowledge of African health development issues.

Project Summary:

To strengthen the capacity of AMREF Uganda to implement and evaluate projects in support of the national government’s Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) calling for reduced morbidity and mortality from the major causes of ill health and premature death, and reduced disparities in health. AMREF Uganda is a pioneer in the implementation of personal hygiene and sanitation education (PHASE) within schools and is leading the movement to create equitable access to education for girls in northern Uganda, especially in the area of science education. AMREF Uganda is also implementing a child immunization program which aims to increase full immunization among infants. The interns will strengthen the capacity of AMREF Uganda in Information Communications Technology (ICT), research and analysis, monitoring and evaluation systems and reporting and research mechanisms.

Internship Activities:

1. Staff training and/or technical assistance in database development for improved project administration and management.
2. Staff training and tool development in ICT strengthening for effective and consistent use of information systems and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of program documentation and monitoring and reporting.
3. Project field visits.
4. Staff training and development of project performance checklist (e.g. logical framework analysis and results based management table).
5. Staff training and development of project activity work plan for efficient and effective project implementation.
6. Staff training and development of project reporting schedule for effective communication and accountability.

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