Job Title: Coordinator HIV/AIDS Prevention
Organisation: Ministry of Health (MoH)
Funding Source: United States Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)
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.
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.
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;
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
Uganda
Deadline: 26th February,
2014 by 5pm
2014 by 5pm
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