Success in this position requires a comprehensive understanding of the CH ecosystem, policymaking landscape, and the collaborative contributions of partners and local governments to advance Living Goods' 2022–2026 strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities: Partnership Development and Engagement:

Collaborate with the Director PAC, DCD, and Senior Manager DH to co-lead the implementation of the LGU partnership strategy, enhancing external strategic partner engagement for measurable outcomes in Community Health (CH) interventions.
Forge and enhance strategic partnerships with organizations driving Uganda's community health priorities, ensuring impactful collaborations.
Develop and maintain a strong network of NGOs/CSOs to build a pipeline of opportunities.
Lead partner relationship management efforts, emphasizing sustainability and growth of current partnerships.
Identify and target new opportunities to work with Government and other implementing partners supporting specific initiatives.
Promote the adoption of DESC elements for strengthened CH programming, utilizing the Maturity Matrix for sustainability, and track progress through measurable metrics.
Collaborate with Living Goods’ Business Development team to support the preparation of bids and proposals aligning with strategic partnership objectives.
Collaboration with Government Agencies at National and Sub-national Levels:
Actively engage in strategic MoH task-team meetings and technical working groups, serving as the advocate for LG's strategic agenda to promote Government leadership and ownership of CH.
Collaborate with MoH and District Health Teams to facilitate the registration of LG-supported Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the national registry, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with national standards.
Oversee the progress and performance of interns and MoH secondments, providing comprehensive reports for effective implementation.
Provide support to LG Learning Sites in maintaining active Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the District, ensuring alignment with current scope and up-to-date representation.
Identify, map, and manage relationships with key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) contributing to effective Community Health (CH) programming.
Advocacy and Influence: