Senior Program Officer - Care and Treatment (ART)

Job Title: Senior Program Officer - Care and Treatment (ART) (ACP)

Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Management

Job Description:
Ministry of Health is seeking to recruit candidate for the above position.

Company:          ministry of health
Location:          Kampala
Reports to:    coordinator HIV and AIDS Care and Treatment
Job purpose:  to provide technical leadership and strategic direction in the development and implementation of HIV and AIDS care and treatment program including ART services
Key functions:
•    Coordinating the development and review of policies, plans, strategic, guidelines and standards in care and treatment and monitoring their implementation
•    Providing guidance in strategic, business and operational planning and budgeting for care and treatment activities
•    Coordinate and providing technical support to a broad portfolio of implementation partners, districts and facilities who provide care and treatment
•    Promoting and enhancing collaborating linkages between the local government, non-government organizations and communities
•    Coordinating capacity building activities targeting districts, facilities, and other health workers at various levels
•    Preparing and submitting periodic performance rports to relevant authorities
•    Providing technical support to research initiatives in HIV and AIDS care and treatment
•    Monitoring and evaluating of program implementation for performance and quality assurance
Qualifications:  
•    Must possess a MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized university
•    Must possess a masters degree in medicine, public health or epidemiology from a recognized university
•    Possession of a post graduate qualification in management, project planning and management or the equivalent would be an added advantage
Experience:
•    Must have at least 6 years relevant working experience in managing HIV and AIDS programs at national or regional level
Competences:
•    Well versed with current national and global policies and practices for HIV and AIDS care and treatment
•    Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills, team, networking, excellent communication and writing skills
•    Demonstrable knowledge and skills in managing HIV and AIDS
•    Familiarity with commonly used computer packages e.g. Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint and internet

How to Apply:
Applications are invited for suitably qualified applicants for the above post in the Ministry of Health. Applicatiojns should be made in triplicate on Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008). The application forms can be downloaded from the public service Commission website.
Application Requirements:
All applications should bear the title and number of the post being applied for. Please include your telephone contact and email address on the application. Applicants should attach the following on each of the three application forms;
•    Recent pass-port size photograph
•    Detailed CV
•    Photocopies of Academic certificates and transcripts
•    Photocopies of professional registration certificates and valid practicing certificates and where applicable
•    Two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers
•    A photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position
All applications should be Hand Delivered between 8am to 5pm Monday to
Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo
Tel: +256 414 347/ +256 312 266 194
Deadline: 02-09-2013