Senior Technical Advisor, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Employer: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Duty Station: Mbarara - Uganda

Application Deadline: 28th March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         The Senior Technical Advisor, MNCH will lead a team of professionals (including Medical Doctors and Nutritionists) to implement the integrated health program in the districts of support.

·         She/he will work with the team of technical advisors in various program areas to provide technical guidance to the team on MNCH, FP and nutrition in implementing the regional health integrated program.

·         The person will provide technical leadership and oversight in the development, focusing and implementation of MNCH, FP and Nutrition activities.

·         S/he will work closely with the Foundation’s Technical Director and other program technical staff to ensure technical quality of the intervention design and implementation.

·         S/he will also work closely with the other EGPAF’s Technical Advisors in identification and provision of technical support; and ensure standard procedures in quality of care are adhered to during training and implementation.

·         This position will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence.

·         This position supervises a team of Technical Advisors including MNCH Advisors, Family Planning Advisor and Nutrition Advisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree with master’s degree in either Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Public Health, or related field and minimum of five (5) years’ experience with demonstrable technical skills in a technical advisory role in MNCH/FP/Nutrition services.

·         Proven ability to build capacity through formal and informal training, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development in maternal, new born and child health, family planning and nutrition.

·         Experience in managing quality improvement interventions and technical/institutional capacity building programs primarily through a technical assistance approach.

·         Experience in leading project activities in implementation and proven ability to advise project management, motivate and mentor staff at key positions to create a positive team environment.

·         Demonstrable understanding of the Ugandan health care system, particularly the public health system (district health services) and good knowledge of the community support structures.

·         Strong oral and written communication, presentations and report writing skills in English. Strong skills in word processing and Excel spread sheets.

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and CV to: The Country Director Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda via E-mail at: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. For all the re-advertised positions, individuals that had applied for similar positions should not re-apply.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about EGPAF and its programs, please visit our website www.pedaids.org.

Project Officer at Amref Health Africa in Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer

Employer: Amref Health Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 27 Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with all relevant stakeholders, to implement community-based Heath Management Information Systems (HMI S) linked to existing Ministry of Health systems, facilitate usage and ensure a solid records management systems;
• Increase community participation in MCH/SRH and other relevant integrated health area activities using established structures and civil society partnerships; and
• Liaise with District Health Teams to promote, review/ develop track and use health indicators in health system planning and identify best practices that can be translated into scale-up activities.
Capacity Development
• Work with all relevant stakeholders to address training, especially in VHT and capacity-building needs and deliver i relevant interventions to the beneficiaries in the project areas;
• Liaise with the district health officials to assess health facility infrastructure needs with regard to MCH/SRH provision and plan for the provision of those within the project work plan and budget;
• Work with the District Health Team to educate VHTs and beneficiaries on MCH/SRH activities including referral systems;
 • Develop appropriate IEC and other behavior change communication materials in coordination with ACP, District Health Teams, and other Behavioral Scientist and ensure appropriate translation into local languages, distribution, and utilization; and
• Liaise with district local government to train TBAs communities, health workers, and VHTs on strategies to improve MCH/SRH activities and ensure quality data collection in partnership with project M and E Officer. MoonniittoorrpinegrftrmEavnaceluaticn indicators and progress against milestones. Research and Documentation
• Participate in conducting research and documentation of best practices and lessons learnt;
• Collection of human interest stories; and Dissemination. Any other tasks Represent the project manager on duties outside the district e.g., planning meetings, workshops, NGO Forum Meetings

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Health related field or Social Sciences MCH/SRH implementation, management, design and planning. Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail;
• Excellent computer skills including word, Excel, Outlook, Power Good interpersonal  
• Excellent Oral skills; and written communication.

How to Apply:

Please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda through jobs.amrefugandae  arring. Emails should not exceed 2MB. The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday January 27, 2015 at 5 pm. Those who earlier applied for the position of Deputy Country Director may not need to re-apply. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply

Project Manager Jobs in Uganda at Amref Health Africa

Job Title: Project Manager

Employer: Amref Health Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 27 Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Amref Health Africa's projects in the districts of operation have a clear strategy and operational guidelines that are aligned to Uganda Country programme;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of high quality projects that are consistent with Amref Health Africa's core mission, values and principles;
• Spend time in the field to ensure that the assigned portfolio of work is integrated within the districts and within the country programme and that project experiences are consistently documented, widely shared and utilized for evidence-based advocacy at the local and national level;
• Improve the visibility/credibility of Amref Health Africa in the districts of operation, among communities, donors and government structures and to ensure prudent management of and quality reporting on activities and budgets;
• Liaise and network with relevant Amref Health Africa partners and collaborators to improve Amref Health Africa's visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda;
• Represent Amref Health Africa at fora at local level that are relevant to the Foundation's work at the local level and provide relevant feed to and from relevant partners;
• Organize and participate in steering committee meetings and other relevant for a Quality Assurance — Continuous quality improvement on the project; and
• Contribute to development of concept papers and proposals. Accountability & Human Resource Management Manage the usage of all resource savailable to the assigned that complies with the policies.
Monitoring and evaluation
• Manage the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities of the various projects in the district;
• Contribute to the change management and strategic growth of the Uganda country programme by keeping the Country Director informed of developments and issues of interest to Amref Health Africa;
• Collect and analyze data to facilitate quality planning and the development of indicators to measure project impact; and
• Establish and maintain regular systems of project monitoring and evaluation in close collaboration with projects' staff and other relevant stakeholders.
Capacity and team building of professional growth;
• Supervise all staff at the field stations of Operation
• Mentorship and coaching of staff.
Reporting Ensureprudent management of and quality reporting on activities and budges.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A degree in Social Sciences, Health, related field. Post graduate training in Public this desirable; and
• Additional training TB Malaria and HIV AIDS are desirable.
• At least 5 years' experience in HIVAIDS and Reproductive Health, preferably in an NGO environment; and
• Experience in managing community health development
• Health strategy development, resource e mobilization and proposal writing; Interpersonal and
• Strong team leader and player;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent networking and organizational skills;
• Strong project and people management skills;
• Willingness and ability to work in Luwero on full-time basis and to travel to all projects areas fora minimum of 75% of his/ her time; • Excellent listening skills combined with an eye for details and the ability to see the bigger picture;
• A clear thinker with strong conceptual and analytical skills and the capacity to weigh options and to make informed strategic choices;
• A personal commitment to Amref Health Africa's values;
• A high degree of integrity and credible work ethics; and
• Result-oriented and able to balance conflicting priorities and to produce high quality results under tight deadlines.

How to Apply:

Please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda through jobs.amrefugandae  arring. Emails should not exceed 2MB. The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday January 27, 2015 at 5 pm. Those who earlier applied for the position of Deputy Country Director may not need to re-apply. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply

Jobs in Uganda at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Medical Records Assistant

Job Title: Medical Records Assistant - 2 posts

Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan  2015

Job Description:

The Baylor Medical Records Assistants will be in charge of  data collection, analysis and generate monthly/quarterly reports then hold feedback meetings with health facility stakeholders to help them adjust their management practices (results-based management system).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants should hold Degrees in Library and Information Science with additional training in Records Management, Data Management, IT, Computer Science and any other relevant degree
• A minimum of two or more years’ experience in medical data collection and analysis with a reputable international NGO, and government or donor representatives
• Highly proficient in computer skills and with working knowledge of MS Access, MS Excel, STATA, SPSS, EPiDATA
• Detailed working knowledge of computer data input equipment and error resolution in data entry
• Teamwork
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess good networking and partnership skills
• The applicants must also be dynamic, persuasive and convincing, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative
• The applicant should have a high degree of confidentiality
• Working knowledge of local languages is an added advantage. (Eastern Uganda and West Nile)

Age: Between 25-35 years

How to Apply:

If you are suitably qualified and interested, please submit your application with a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact to the address. You must have at most held a credit 6 in Math and English.

Send to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 72052 Clock Tower, Kampala. Uganda
Tel: +256-417-119200/100

Email to: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Clinical Coordinator Job Opportunity in Uganda at Serenity Centre

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator        

Employer: Serenity Centre

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop yearly outreach plan with outreach officer according to program needs and capacity.
• Ensure database(s) maintenance which include(s) client information from assessment, progress notes, aftercare, community follow-up and group therapy.
• Organize and establish meetings on regular basis with designated Counselors
• Organize training seminars to address staff needs and identify relevant external training opportunities.
• Responsible for the orientation of Counsellors in line with the Vision and Mission of Serenity Centre.
• Support in the development, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term programs.
• Treatment of the clients is by the whole team (Counselors and Medical). The Coordinator should guide treatment team meetings to review each client’s progress and adherence to recovery.
• Keenly track expenditures and make recommendations to the ED.
• Provides information by answering questions and requests from other departments and within the department.
• Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating needed actions to management; discovering irregularities; determining continuing needs, k. Develop resource database for books, audio + visual aide’s and literature for counselors and clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Clinical Mental Health, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
• Additional training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR) is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the same or related field.
• Age: 30 years of age and above.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send or hand deliver their applications, photocopies of Certified Academic documents and resume with three professional referees to:

The Human Resource / Administrator,

Serenity Centre (A Journey into New life),

Bwebajja Kabutamuliro, off Entebbe Road,

P.O. Box 31749, Clock Tower, Kampala, Uganda.

Send via E-mail to: rkkyazze@gmail.com

NB: Those who applied earlier as for the earlier vacancy need not re-apply.

Enrolled Nurse Job Vacancy at Gomba District Service Commission

Job Title: Enrolled Nurse

Employer: District Service Commission Gomba
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
•To Provide quality nursing services to patients and participate in implementing Public Health interventions in the community

Qualifications:

•Must have an Enrolled Nursing Certificate from a recognized institution
•Must be registered and licensed with Nurses and Midwives Council

How to Apply:
Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
District Service Commission Gomba,
P.O.Box 76,
Mpigi

Deadline: 13th March 2014

Jobs at Gomba District Service Commission-Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse

Job Title: Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse

Employer: District Service Commission Gomba
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
•To Provide psychiatric Nursing Care services to patients on a day to day basis

Qualifications:

•Must have a certificate in Psychiatry Nursing from a recognized institution
•Must be registered and licensed with Nurses and Midwives Council

How to Apply:

Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
District Service Commission Gomba,
P.O.Box 76,
Mpigi

Deadline: 13th March 2014

Jobs at Gomba District Service Commission-Enrolled Midwife

Job Title: Enrolled Midwife

Employer: District Service Commission Gomba
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda

Job Description:

Job Purpose
•To Provide dat to day midwifery nursing care service to patients

Qualifications:

•Must have an Enrolled Midwifery Certificate from a recognised institution
•Must be registered and licensed with Nurses and Midwives Council

How to Apply:
Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
District Service Commission Gomba,
P.O.Box 76,
Mpigi

Deadline: 13th March 2014

Senior Scientist Job Vacancy at MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS in Masaka, Uganda

Job Title:   Senior Scientist

Organisation: MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Duty Station:  Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Programme, HIV Prevention and Epidemiology

About MRC/UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation funded by the Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor organisations.

Job Summary:
The Senior Scientist will take lead of the HIV vaccine research studies

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Planning and implementing HIV vaccine research studies according to best practice.
-Coordinating and working with other Unit staff, collaborating partners, sponsors, and funders.
-Contributing to the development of study protocols, research tools and other relevant documents.
-Overseeing data entry, management and analysis.
-Initiating and contributing to scientific publications.
-Ensuring compliance with local and international clinical research regulatory guidelines.
-Coordinating and facilitating study monitoring and auditing visits, respond to any monitoring/audit findings and implement approved recommendations.
-Managing study resources (finances, personnel, equipment, facilities) in compliance with unit and sponsor accountability requirements.
-Training and developing capacity of junior staff.
-Participating in strategic planning for the programme.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The candidate should possess a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and a postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology, or other related disciplines.
-At least five years’ experience in HIV epidemiological and clinical research.
-Good managerial and organizational skills.
-Literate and able to use Microsoft Office programs
-Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
-Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
-Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
-ICH-GCP and Human Subjects Protection training
-Experience in HIV care.
-Evidence of authoring peer reviewed articles.
-A good understanding of Luganda

How to Apply:
All applications and supporting documents including curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic qualifications and names plus telephone contact details of three referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager,
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS,
Uganda Virus Research Institute,
P. O. Box 49, Entebbe. Uganda
Or sent via email: mrc@mrcuganda.org

Deadline: 13th December, 2013.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Wellness Center Coordinator Job Vacancy at Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union (UNMU) in Kampala

Job Title: Wellness Center Coordinator

About UNMU:
Our Client, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union, (UNMU) was established and registered in 2003 to represent the Nurses and Midwives in Uganda. It is both a professional body as well as a labor organization. As a professional organization, UNMU focuses on ensuring that the profession is practiced at the highest possible standard. As a labor organization, UNMU spearheads efforts geared toward improving the socio-economic welfare of Nurses and Midwives in the country as a whole.

Job Summary:
The main purpose of the job role is to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in implementation of the Wellness Centre so as to achieve the highest service within the context of UNMU, assuming oversight and linkages with donors in order to maximize results.

Personal Competencies:
1. Personal Integrity,
2. Results Orientation,
3. Proactivity, Strategic Thinking,
4. Emotional Resourcefulness,
5. Logical & Forward Thinking,
6. Understanding Others
7. Flexibility Towards Others,
8. Development Orientation,
9. Team management Orientation,
10. Planning and Organising,
11. Financial Management,
12. Managing Meetings,
13. Communication,
14. Influencing orientation,
15. Problem-solving and decision-making,
16. Relationship building and Writing Skills

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a University Degree in Nursing and Midwifery or a related discipline (Master’s Degree is an added advantage).
• At least six years’ experience in Clinical Nursing or a related function with at least 3 years at a managerial level.
• The ideal candidate should have strong financial and management experience;
• Team management, supervisory and ability to communicate effectively;
• Strong interpersonal skills, Results-driven; Project management skills;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative; and Good reporting skills.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit e-mail applications to recruitment@cabinuganda.co.ug  with detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, telephone contacts and scanned copies of academic testimonials.
E-applications to meet the criteria: (A single folder not exceeding 2 MB; named according to the position applied for; only single submission is required).

We regret to indicate that only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: 13th Sept 2013

Public Health Specialist Job Vacancy at U. S. Mission in Uganda

Job Title: Public Health  Specialist ( Management Systems  Officer )

Qualifications
Education :
• Completion  of a  bachelor’s  degree in Medical  Laboratory  Technology is  required
• Additional six  months hands-on  post-graduation training in a clinical  setting  is required  .
• Registration with the  Ministry of Health  Allied  Health  Professional  Council is required.

Roles:
• After  an initial  application  screening  applicants  will be  invited  to a  testing   process  that may  include  a  written  examination  and oral  interviews.
• The  selected  candidate must pass pre-employment  medical  and  security  investigations  before  beginning  work  . The  initial  appointment  period  is one  year  , subject  to renewal .
• Normally  candidates for  employment  are  hired  at the  first  step of the  designated per grade.  In some  instances  , candidates  may be  hired  at a  higher step  when  exceptional  qualifications  or  previous  governmental  service  and pay  level  so  warrant .
• The  Human  Resources  Officer  will make  the decision  with  the concurrence of the employing section.

Work experience.
• A minimum  of five  years working  in a clinical  laboratory   setting either  HIV/AIDS  health care or a national reference  laboratory  or research oriented facility  is required  of  which  three years  were  in implementing  or overseeing  laboratory   quality systems

Knowledge :
• Comprehensive  knowledge and  experience  in advanced  laboratory  medicine  is required  including  a  comprehensive  knowledge of procedures  for laboratory  diagnostics laboratory  informatics  and  associated technologies .
• Through  knowledge  of the  current  HIV/AIDS  national  and global  situation  is  required .
• Good  working knowledge  of the principles  of laboratory   management including  strategic planning  , personal management  and forecasting  and management   of procurement  supplies  and equipment  is required .

How to apply
Interested   candidates for  this  position  must  submit  the  following  for consideration of application ;
University  Application  for Employment  as a  Locally  Employed staff of Family  Member  , A current  resume  or curriculum vitae.
Candidates who claim  US  Veterans  preference   must provide  a copy of their  application . Candidates who  claim       conditional US  Veterans  preference  must submit  documentation  confirming eligibility  for a  cord national  preference  in hiring with their application. Any other documentation  that addresses the  qualifications requirements  of the  position  as  listed  above.
Submit Application to:
Human Resources Office
Email at  KampalaHR@state.gov

Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013

Project Officer Job Opportunity at Cabin Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer

Roles:
The main purpose of the job role is to support project activities ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in implementation of the project so as to achieve the highest possible outcomes within the projected timelines in order to maximize the positive impact on all stakeholders assuming accountability for programs.

Job Requirements:
• A University Degree in Nursing /or Midwifery or a related discipline.
• 5 years’ work experience in a related function and at least 2 years at managerial level.
• team management;
• Ability to communicate effectively to stimulate participation;
• Strong interpersonal skills, Results-driven;
• Project management skills;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Good reporting skills in English and fluency in diverse local languages

How to Apply
All interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications to recruitment@cabinuganda.co.ug  with detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, telephone contacts and scanned copies of academic testimonials
E-applications to meet the criteria: (A single folder not exceeding 2 MB; named according to the position applied for; only single submission is required).
We regret to indicate that only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Interested candidates are strongly advised to visit the link below for detailed requirements and specifications  Click Here    http://www.cabinuganda.co.ug/data/mmenu/11/4/Opportunities.html

Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013

Wellness Center CoordinatorJob Vacancy at Cabin Uganda

Job Title: Wellness Center Coordinator

Roles:
The main purpose of the job role is to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in implementation of the Wellness Centre so as to achieve the highest service within the context of UNMU, assuming oversight and linkages with donors in order to maximize results.

Job Requirements:
• University Degree in Nursing and Midwifery or a related discipline (Master’s Degree is an added advantage).
• 6 years’ experience in Clinical Nursing or a related function with at least 3 years at a managerial level.
• Team management, supervisory and ability to communicate effectively;
• Strong interpersonal skills, Results-driven;
• Project management skills;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Good reporting skills

How to Apply
All interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications to recruitment@cabinuganda.co.ug  with detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, telephone contacts and scanned copies of academic testimonials
E-applications to meet the criteria: (A single folder not exceeding 2 MB; named according to the position applied for; only single submission is required).

We regret to indicate that only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Interested candidates are strongly advised to visit the link below for detailed requirements and specifications  Click Here    http://www.cabinuganda.co.ug/data/mmenu/11/4/Opportunities.html

Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013

Field Health Coordinators Jobb Vacancy at IOM Migration Health Unit in Uganda

Job Title:  Field Coordinators-Health

Education & Experiences:
• Applicants  need  a University  Degree  in Health  with  community  development  or  social  work  experience  of at least 2 years .
• Successful applicants  will undertake  the following  activities  , namely , Ensure quality  health  service  delivery  to migrants  and mobile  populations  in the  project  sites
• Day-to-day  implementation  of  project  activities
• Develop  weekly  and  monthly  reports ; Field  data  collection  and analysis
• Hold  and process  quality  improvement  sessions  with the  health  workers

Responsibilities
• To ensure quality  service  delivery , technical support  and capacity  building  to the  female  sex workers  and health  workers  , and ongoing  liaison  with the  Government n counterparts .

How to apply
All interested Applicants should send their applications  either  electronically  to  hruganda@iom.int; or  as  hard  copies to  HR  Officer  , IOM  Kampala,  Plot  40/41  Mackenzie  Vale  , Kololo  .
Application Deadline: 11/09/ 2013

HIV/AIDS Prevention Coordinator Job Vacancy at Ministry of Health in Kampala

Job Title:HIV/AIDS Prevention Coordinator

Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Health Care

Job Description:
Ministry of Health seeks to recruit a candidate for the above position

Location: Kampala

Job purpose:
•    To provide overall technical leadership and strategic direction in the development and implementation of the national interventions for prevention of HIV/ AIDS

Key functions:
•    Overseeing the development, review and ensuring compliance to policies, plan strategies, guidelines and standards for HIV and AIDS prevention
•    Providing technical guidance and leadership in business and operational planning and budgeting in HIV and AIDS prevention activities
•    Coordinating and providing technical support to a broad portfolio of implementing partners, districts and facilities that provide HIV and AIDS prevention services
•    Promoting and enhancing public and private partnerships and collaborative linkages between the local governments, NGOs and communities
•    Coordinate capacity building and development activities targeting districts, facilities and other and other health workers at various levels
•    Monitoring and evaluation of program implementation
•    Managing staff performance and ensuring achievement of set target
•    Oversee the development of periodic reports and submission to relevant authorities
Qualifications:
•    Must possess a MBChB degree or equivalent from recognized University
•    Must possess a Masters degree in Medicine or surgery or public health from recognized University
•    Possession of a fellowship in HIV and AIDS or infectious diseases is an added advantage
•    Must have at least nine years of relevant working experience managing HIV and AIDS program at national or regional level
Competencies:
•    Well versed with current national and global for HIV and AIDS policies and practices
•    Demonstrable knowledge and skills in managing HIV and AIDS program
•    Demonstrated leadership and supervision, team work, networking, communication and writing skills
•    Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MOH and of PEPFAR programs
How to apply;
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