Senior Program Officer Job Vacancy at Ministry of Health in Kampala

Job Tittle:Senior Program Officer - Sexually Transmitted Infections/key population (STI/KP)(ACP)

Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Management

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

Job Requirements:
Company:  ministry of health
Location: Kampala
Reports to: programme manager ACP through the head of STD clinic
Job purpose:    to provide technical guidance in the management of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and programming for key population (KP)
Key functions:
•    Participating in the development and review of policies, plans, strategies, guidelines and standards in STIs and monitoring their implementation
•    Participating in planning and budgeting for STI control activities at national level
•    Providing technical leadership in programming for key populations including generation of the necessary evidence for policy formulation
•    Participating in capacity building activities targeting districts, facilities, and other health workers at various levels
•    Support the establishment of public private partnerships and collaborative linkages between the local governments, non-government organizations and communities
•    Preparing and submitting periodic performance reports to relevant authorities
•    Support and participate in STIs research activities
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/STI related programmes at national or regional level
•    Prior experience in programs for key populations is desirable
Competences:
•    Through knowledge and understanding of the national and global strategies in the management of STIs
•    Through knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and programming for key populations
•    A term player with good interpersonal, networking and communication skills
•    Familiarity with commonly used computer packages e.g. Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint and internet
•    Demonstrated understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR prorammes
How to Apply:
Applications are invited for suitably qualified applicants for the above post in the Ministry of Health. Applications 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.
How to Apply:
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