Associate, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health

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Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Location: Uganda
Health Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
 
Uganda has made significant progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality since 2016, with maternal mortality declining by 44% from 338 to 189 deaths per 100,000 live births and neonatal mortality by 18.5% from 27 to 22 deaths per 1,000 live births. However, mortality remains unacceptably high, driven by causes such as birth asphyxia, prematurity, and maternal haemorrhage, with many deaths resulting from delays in recognizing danger signs, seeking care, reaching capable facilities, and receiving timely treatment. Strengthening emergency referral systems is therefore critical and requires functional communication and transport linkages, improved triage and referral protocols, and timely, safe transfer of women and newborns requiring emergency care. CHAI Uganda’s Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health (SRMNH) Program partners with the Ministry of Health to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by expanding access to priority family planning, maternal and newborn health products and services, while strengthening emergency referral pathways at community, health facility, and district levels.
 
POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Associate – Emergency Referral Systems, the Associate will support the implementation and monitoring of activities to strengthen emergency referral systems for mothers and newborns in Uganda. He/she will assist in conducting field-level assessments, collecting and analysing data, supporting health facility and district engagement, and contributing to the development of referral tools, training materials, and knowledge products.
 
The Associate will work closely with the Senior Associate, Ministry of Health counterparts, district health teams, and health facilities to help ensure that women and newborns experiencing obstetric and neonatal emergencies receive timely, appropriate care. CHAI is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and mission-driven individual with a foundational understanding of health systems and a commitment to reducing preventable maternal and neonatal mortality in Uganda.

Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, medicine, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field.
Experience
  • At least 3 years of working experience in a demanding, results-driven environment, preferably in public health, health systems strengthening, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects involving multiple teams or stakeholders, including planning, coordination, and reporting.
Skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, compile, and present data clearly.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
  • High emotional intelligence, patience, and thoughtfulness even in high-pressure, stressful situations.
  • Strong process management skills, high level of organisation, and good attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite – Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • A flexible, entrepreneurial, and output-focused mindset, with strong self-motivation.
  • Ability to function independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. 

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