Clinton Health Access Initiative Associate, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health Jobs in Uganda;Reporting to the Senior Associate – Emergency Referral Systems, the Associate will support implementation and monitoring of activities to strengthen emergency referral systems for mothers and newborns in Uganda.The role involves conducting field assessments, collecting and analysing data, supporting facility and district engagement, and contributing to referral tools, training materials, and knowledge products.ResponsibilitiesProgram Management
Clinton Health Access Initiative Associate, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health Jobs in Uganda;
Responsibilities
Drive execution of referral system activities against work plan objectives
Maintain trackers, field visit reports, and program documentation
Support preparation of program reports, quarterly reviews, and donor updates
Ensure effective documentation and file management
Participate in quarterly and annual review meetingsCommunication & Relationship Management
Build collaborative relationships with Ministry of Health, district teams, and facilities
Facilitate subnational government and partner relationships under guidance of Senior Associate
Coordinate partners to ensure synergies and avoid duplication
Provide updates and insights from field activities to CHAI internal team
Contribute to programmatic reports and dissemination of results
Represent CHAI at subnational engagements as assignedProblem-Solving
Collect and analyse field data and referral metrics to track progress
Develop insights and recommendations with Senior Associate guidance
Present findings to internal teams and stakeholders
Work with health workers and district teams to improve referral processesFinancial Accountability
Support budget planning and tracking under Senior Associate guidance
Ensure activities align with approved work and financial plans
Adhere to CHAI finance and operational policiesTechnical
Support design and implementation of referral protocols and communication systems
Conduct facility and community assessments to map referral pathways
Assist in developing and pretesting training materials and (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});tools
Facilitate training and mentorship sessions for health workers and district teams
Support facilities in implementing referral documentation systems
Assist in data entry, cleaning, and reporting into HMIS/DHIS2
Contribute to innovative approaches and documentation of best practicesQualificationsEducation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or related fieldExperience
At least 3 years’ experience in public health, health systems strengthening, or related field
Experience supporting complex projects with multiple stakeholdersSkills
Strong analytical skills with ability to present data clearly
Excellent communication and presentation skills
High emotional intelligence and adaptability under pressure
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to function independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlinesAdvantages
Advantages
Experience working with government officials at national and subnational levels
Familiarity with Uganda’s health system and HMIS/DHIS2 platforms
Knowledge of EmONC standards or community maternal and newborn health programs