Reports to: Head Decentralized Response
Salary scale: UAC5
Responsible for: Zonal Field Officers.
Purpose of the Job: To provide a linkage between Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) and Local Governments in coordinating the implementation of the national strategic plan for HIV/AIDS in assigned regions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To supervise HIV/AIDS interventions under taken by Local Governments.
- To coordinate Regional advocacy and communication initiatives.
- To provide technical support to the decentralized coordination structures in order to perform their functions.
- To support Local Governments in preparation of Work plans and budgets for HIV/AIDS.
- To supervise and appraise the Zonal Coordination staff in the respective region.
- To monitor implementation of HIV/AIDS zonal work plans.
- To submit annual Zonal Coordination Work plans and budgets to the Head -Decentralized Response.
- To coordinate District and or regional HIV fora and events.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, B.Com, statistics, economics, Social Sciences or Humanities from a recognized institution
- A Post graduate qualification in Public Administration or Management / Development Studies from a recognized institution.
- A Masters degree would be an added advantage.
Experience
- A minimum of Four (4) years’ experience in a management position in Government or a reputable organization.
- Experience with Local Governments is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Please send your application letter, clearly labeled on the envelope with positions applied for attaching copies of your academic and professional certificates/ testimonials and your CV with a daytime contact and names of 3 referees to the address below:
THE Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission, Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road, Ntinda. P.O. Box 10779, Kampala, UGANDA
The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 28th September 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.