Job Title: Coordinator HIV/AIDS Prevention
Organisation: Ministry of Health (MoH)
Funding Source: United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager ACP
About CDC MoH Project:
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received funds to support a five-year Cooperative Agreement; (CoAg) with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Cooperative Agreement will support HIV prevention, care and treatment, policy development, strategic information and the current National Laboratory Strategic Plan. The MOH intends to use some of the resources under this assistance to support several technical positions in support of the AIDS Control Program (ACP), Central Public National-TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) and other Cross-cutting Health Systems Strengthening efforts at MoH to execute the central function of policy formulation and monitoring implementation.
Job Summary:The Coordinator HIV/AIDS Prevention will take lead in the strategic direction in the development and implementation of the national interventions for prevention of HIV&AIDS for the CDC MoH Project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
=Managing the development, review and ensuring compliance to policies, plans, strategies, guidelines and standards for HIV&AIDS prevention
=Providing technical assistance and leadership in business i and operational planning and budgeting for HIV&AIDS prevention activities
=Coordinating and providing technical support to a broad portfolio of implementing partners, districts and facilities that provide for HIV&AIDS prevention services.
=Promoting and enhancing Public Private Partnerships and j collaborative linkages between the local Governments, Non-government Organizations and communities,
=Providing technical support to research Initiatives for HIV&AIDS prevention
=Coordinating capacity building and development activities targeting districts, facilities, and other health workers at various levels.
=Monitoring and evaluation of program implementation.
=Managing staff performance and ensuring achievement of set targets
=Supervising the development of periodic reports and submission to relevant authorities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
=The Coordinator must possess an MBChB or BDS or BSc Nursing Degree or any other relevant Health related Degree from a recognized University or Institution.
=Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health or Health Promotion and Education or equivalent also required
=A minimum of six years’ working experience in managing HIV & AIDS programs at a national or regional or district level.
=Familiarity with the current national and global for HIV&AIDS policies and practices.
=Demonstrated leadership and supervision, team work, networking, communication & writing skills
=Computer literacy skills i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet
=Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programme
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are required to send their applications in triplicate on Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008), Download Here. All complete applications should be delivered in person to the address below;
The Secretary
Health Service Commission,
Plot 1, Pilkington Road,
Workers House, Third Floor, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 26th February, 2014
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