Job
Title: Volunteer – PMTCT
Program Officer
Title: Volunteer – PMTCT
Program Officer
Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative
(CHAI)
(CHAI)
Duty
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About
CHAI:
CHAI:
Founded in 2002 by
President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works
to broaden access to life-saving diagnostics, treatment, care and support for
patients in the poorest parts of the world. CHAI began its programs in the area
of HIV/AIDS and it is still one of the biggest spheres of work. Today, CHAI
works across a wide array of programs that improve health outcomes in HIV/AIDS,
TB, Malaria, Essential Medicines, etc. CHAI is seeking a highly motivated
individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, and communication
skills in order to fill a volunteer role of PMTCT program officer. The
candidate must be able to function independently and flexibly and have a strong
commitment to excellence.
President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works
to broaden access to life-saving diagnostics, treatment, care and support for
patients in the poorest parts of the world. CHAI began its programs in the area
of HIV/AIDS and it is still one of the biggest spheres of work. Today, CHAI
works across a wide array of programs that improve health outcomes in HIV/AIDS,
TB, Malaria, Essential Medicines, etc. CHAI is seeking a highly motivated
individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, and communication
skills in order to fill a volunteer role of PMTCT program officer. The
candidate must be able to function independently and flexibly and have a strong
commitment to excellence.
Job
Summary: The PMTCT
program officer will support the Program Coordinator to provide technical
assistance to MOH for implementation of Uganda’s campaign to prevent HIV
transmission from mother to child (including data collection and analysis,
supportive supervision, developing presentations and briefings, and
coordination with stakeholders).
Summary: The PMTCT
program officer will support the Program Coordinator to provide technical
assistance to MOH for implementation of Uganda’s campaign to prevent HIV
transmission from mother to child (including data collection and analysis,
supportive supervision, developing presentations and briefings, and
coordination with stakeholders).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The job holder will support
the HIV systems team with other team’s HR or administrative duties as
needed. Specifically, key responsibilities will include but are not
limited to the following:
the HIV systems team with other team’s HR or administrative duties as
needed. Specifically, key responsibilities will include but are not
limited to the following:
- Assist
with the design, collection and analysis of data related to various
surveys and pilot studies utilized in the wide-scale implementation of
PMTCT Option B+ and other interventions planned by MOH - Support
MOH in the development and maintenance of high quality data management
systems; - Liaise
with CHAI’s global teams regarding information about PMTCT initiatives and
assist with in-country technical or operational evaluations - Assist
the team to build strong relationships with government representatives and
key partners - Provide
operational support to the Program Manager to develop, plan, and implement
multiple activities simultaneously
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
Skills & Experience:
- The
applicant should possess a
Bachelor’s degree plus 2-5 years of work experience - Experience
living and/or working in developing countries - Fluency
in English - Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Strong
problem solving skills and analytical capabilities - Ability
to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work
independently in a fast-paced environment - High
level of proficiency in relevant computer applications particularly Excel,
PowerPoint and Word - Exhibit
resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work
ethic
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
If you desire to work with
the Clinton Health Initiative (CHAI),
please feel free to visit the website below for details
the Clinton Health Initiative (CHAI),
please feel free to visit the website below for details
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