Jobs at Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)-Project Officer – Technical

Job Title: Project Officer – Technical

Organisation: Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)
Duty Station:  Arua, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Gross Salary: UGX 21,547,680 pa

About PREFA:
Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA) is an indigenous Ugandan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with a historical focus on Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT). In preparation for its three year CSF funded project, “Reduction of New HIV Infections through Enhanced Community Engagement in Combination HIV Prevention in Arua District.”

Job Summary: The project officer – technical will support the project coordinator in the design and implementation of PREFA activities in Arua district to ensure PREFA provides compatible data supportive of program and donor reporting requirements. In addition, s/he will report the status of the project and promote capacity strengthening through mentoring and training in areas related to HIV/AIDS prevention.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Work closely with the project coordinator and project officer M&E to design and implement field activities associated with Combination HIV/AIDS prevention.
Support in the preparation of detailed implementation plans (DIP) consistent with the project objectives and expected outputs.
Mentor VHTs and other persons in the community on Combination HIV/AIDS prevention strategies and project goals and objectives to increase uptake.
Increase number of clients identified in the community accessing services at health facilities.
Participate in the establishment, registration and supervision of CBOs that will implement project activities in Arua.
Participate in the formulation of IEC materials, media messages and radio shows for HIV/AIDS prevention in the project area.
Continuously update and document performance indicators for monitoring community activities.
Facilitate meetings at different levels of the community according to the DIP and convey the findings and minutes to the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

The applicant should possess hold a degree in development studies, social sciences, social work, and any other relevant discipline.
Additional training in Counseling is desirable.
A diploma in a medical field; Nursing, Clinical officer with experience in project planning and implementation is an added advantage.
Prior working experience in the management of HIV/AIDS care at community level, preferably in an NGO
Good community mobilization skills.
Knowledge of designing IEC instruments and implementing community mobilization interventions
Good understanding of current issues and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS, especially PMTCT, VCT and ART
Skills in computer application including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and Internet
Good Interpersonal, Mentoring and Report writing skills.
Willingness to move through the district rural settings interacting with health workers, community resource persons and leaders implementing the project.
Ability to ride a motorcycle and possess a driving permit.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send a letter of application, copies of testimonials and certificates, current Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact and three professional  referees. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Send to
The Executive Director
Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)
Plot 71 Luthuli Avenue – Bugolobi,
P.O Box 25769, Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: Friday, 13th December, 2013