Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
Malteser International has been working in Uganda since 1996, with projects in several regions of the country. In Northern Uganda and more specifically in the West Nile region, MI is currently active in the sectors of WASH, livelihood and environment for improving the lives of both the refugee population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water and sanitation. Livelihood and environment components complement the approach. In the capital Kampala Malteser International’s focus lies on the health sector with the development of an operative ambulance system, an improved care for physiotherapy patients and the support of an initiative for mothers of disabled children.
For its work in Kampala, Uganda, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Centre Manager- Suubi Rehabilitation Centre – National Position.
As the Centre Manager – Suubi Rehabilitation Centre, you will take full control of the partner to develop them into a self-reliant community-based organization(CBO) with fully capacitated board Of Directors and management of the current mothers and children
Your responsibilities:
• Assisting the partner organization to develop them into a self-reliant Community Based Organization (CBO)
• Creating new partnership with Lubaga Hospital to send physiotherapists more regularly and ensuring all children receive enough sessions per week to achieve real improvements
• Systematically develop ideas for improved physiotherapy, social support, and income-generating activities
• Explore starting a medical scheme for the children and families, checking on medical insurance, and carrying out a need assessment on existing specialized schools in and around Kampala
• Developing strategic partnerships with partners to benefit and grow Suubi Rehabilitation Centre
Your profile:
• Degree in Business Development, Development Studies, Social Work, or Community Development
• Three years of experience in a similar position; experience with child services is an added advantage
• Proven experience in growing a CBO
• Knowledge of special needs and disability policies & laws in the country
• Understanding of advocacy, policy, and government systems, with some experience in child rights programming being an added advantage
• Strong skills and proven experience in leading strategic planning, change management, governance structure, and program management processes
• Strong skills and proven experience in new program development, project design, and proposal writing with corporate, foundations, and/or institutional donors
• Fluency in Luganda is a must
What we offer:
• Start Date: Immediately
• Duty Station: Kampala
• Duration of contract: 1 year with possible extension subject to donor funding
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package,13th pay cheque experience, insurance package.
• Provision of most recent police check
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified Click here to apply
More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
