Manager Capacity Building

Job Description

Job Summary

The Capacity Building Manager is a full-time position based in Kampala. S/he will provide technical support to the Baylor Foundation Uganda program and Business Development teams and work closely with the Director Health Systems Strengthening to develop, implement and evaluate capacity building strategies, interventions, and best practices in line with Baylor Foundation Uganda’s Mission and National guidelines.

Overall Responsibilities

1. Human Resources for Health Capacity Building

• Work with program, district teams and other relevant stakeholders to conduct training and mentorship needs assessments.
•   Deliver direct technical capacity building leadership and assistance including conducting and monitoring training of trainers and mentors; ensuring that delivery of training/mentorship is cascaded by trainers in a cost efficient/ effective and sustainable way.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the capacity building programs.
• Innovate and implement evidence-based and sustainable capacity building approaches.
• Lead and/or support development of quality training materials, job aides, standard operating protocols, curricula, and other capacity building materials as needed.
• Develop and create demand for virtual capacity building approaches.
•  Provide technical assistance to districts to fully functionalize their Human Resource Information Systems in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Plan for and support the installation of e-learning platforms such as the ECHO/Zoom platform at supported Baylor-Uganda sites in the Baylor-Uganda mandated regions.
• Compile and submit periodic capacity building project reports.

2. Civil Society Organizations Capacity Building

• Establish training needs of CSOs partnering with Baylor-Uganda.
• Develop a capacity building plan and budget for CSO capacity building.
• Develop curricula/training manuals to standardize CSO training
•  In collaboration with relevant Baylor Foundation Uganda staff, deliver tailored training on technical, governance, financial management, business development and sustainability, and other areas, to CSO staff and CSO Boards.
• Develop and coordinate onsite CSO mentorship and/or technical support supervision to enhance CSO capacity and sustainability.

3. Business Development

• Set up competitive training programs for BFU; including online/e-learning training packages.
• Support development, implementation and evaluation of Baylor-Uganda revenue development and diversification plan.
• Develop a marketing strategy for BFU customized training packages to allow for maximum visibility locally and internationally.
•    Develop strategic partnerships & networks with key actors/stakeholders to enhance their participation in the Training programs, and accreditation of training courses and institution.
•    Participate in developing fundable training and other organizational grant proposals with other members of the organization (e.g. Business Development team, Technical teams).
•  Identify and respond to opportunities for BFU consultancy services in capacity building in collaboration with the Business Development and Technical teams.

4. Management of Training Center Operations

• Establish a Training Institute for Baylor-Uganda
•   Develop and monitor implementation of related work plans, and budgets in line with financial guidelines and Baylor Uganda’s mission.
• Develop systems and procedures for the operationalization of the ‘Baylor-Uganda Local and International Internship program’.
•     Monitor and Evaluate revenue performance of the activities of the Training Institute to ascertain the relevance/viability of its training programs.
• Arrange for the training of the users of the e-learning platforms.
• Market all training programs on various mediums for maximum exposure both locally and internationally.
• Process documentation for the procurement of external consultancy services.

5. Curriculum Development

• Work with inhouse teams / or consultants to develop customized training programs and monitor their implementation in line with Baylor-Uganda’s Mission and National guidelines.
• Maintain a database of consultants that routinely provide specialized training at the centre.
• Develop policies and guidelines for delivering Continuous Professional Development opportunities for health workers in line with Baylor-Uganda’s mandate.

6. Administrative function:

• Provide leadership and direction to the program and Institute teams including training, coaching  and performance appraisals of staff towards the achievement of directorate objectives.
• Budgeting, planning and reporting

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

• Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related field·       Trainer of Trainers qualification
• At least 7 years’ working experience with at least 3 years at senior managerial level with a reputable Non-Governmental Organization in the areas of health systems strengthening, project management, and financial management, curriculum development especially in the context of HIV/AIDS programs.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree
• 7 Years Relevant Experience

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