Senior Program Officer - HIV Counseling and Testing at Ministry of health in Kampala

Job Title: Senior Program Officer - HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) (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 Prevention
Job purpose:To provide technical leadership and strategic direction in the development and implementation of HIV and AIDS counseling and testing (HCT) services
Key functions:
•    Coordinating the development and review of policies, plans, strategies, guidelines and standards in HCT and monitor their implementation
•    Providing guidance in strategic, business and operational planning and budgeting for HCT activities
•    Coordinate and provide technical support to a broad portfolio of implementing partners, districts and facilities providing HCT services
•    Promoting and enhancing collaborative linkages between local government, non-government organization and communities
•    Coordinating capacity building and development activities targeting district, facilities, and other health workers at various levels for improved services delivery
•    Preparing and submitting periodic performance reports to relevant authorities
•    Providing support to operation research initiatives for HCT
Qualifications:
•    Must possess a MBChB degree or equivalent from a recognized university
•    Must possess a masters degree or equivalent 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 managing HIV and AIDS programs at national or regional level
Competencies:    
•    Well versed with current national and global HCT policies and practices
•    Demonstrable knowledge and skills managing HIV and AIDS programs
•    Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills, team work, networking, excellent communication and writing skills
•    Familiarity with commonly used computer packages eg Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint and internet
•    Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programmes

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