NGO CDC PEPFAR Grant Jobs – Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

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Organization: Makerere University Joint AIDS
Program (MJAP) 
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director
About MJAP:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a Company limited by
guarantee under Makerere University. MJAP emerged from the Mulago-Mbarara
Teaching Hospitals Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) which was established in November
2004 under the then Makerere University Faculty of Medicine with funding from
the US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical assistance
from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MJAP is currently implementing a five year Grant under the Presidential
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief II (PEPFAR II) supporting the provision of
comprehensive HIV/AIDS services including integration of these services in the
broader health context in line with the Global Health Initiative (GHI) while
strengthening all the Health System Components in the partner institutions to
enhance their capacity to provide these services.
Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will
steer the monitoring and evaluation function of MJAP and provide the strategic
information and feedback necessary for effective implementation of the MJAP
programs.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
  • Design and monitor the
    implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation System for MJAP to address
    the Program’s performance and impact
  • Develop the M&E
    budget, operational plans and guidelines for monitoring and evaluation of
    MJAP programs
  • Build the capacity of
    all MJAP staff in monitoring and evaluating of the Program’s goals and
    objectives
  • Closely monitor the
    implementation of programs and attainment of targets specified in the MJAP
    strategic and work plans
  • Evaluate the
    implementation of programs
  • Compile, prepare and
    submit timely reports on the monitoring and evaluation exercises carried
    out
  • Identify hindrances
    and obstacles to the implementation of programs, and suggest necessary
    corrective actions
  • Offer technical
    support in proposal development and grant writing, particularly during the
    log frame and design discussions
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The suitable candidate
    should hold an M.B.Ch.B and either an MPH or MSc in Epidemiology and
    Biostatistics
  • Additional training in
    Program Monitoring and Evaluation
  • At least six years’
    professional work experience in program monitoring and evaluation in
    similar programs
  • Possess a strong
    background in health/HIV programs, having worked with projects wherein
    systematic input, output and process data were collected and used to guide
    programming;
  • Detailed knowledge of
    impact assessment techniques
  • Good working knowledge
    of developments and trends in the response to HIV/AIDS in Uganda and
    internationally
  • Knowledge of National
    and international legislations and policies relating to HIV/AIDS Care
  • Excellent oral
    communication and writing skills
  • Excellent supervisory
    skills
  • Excellent
    Interpersonal relations
  • Computer literacy
    skills relevant to program monitoring and evaluation
How to Apply:
All interested
candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should submit their
applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of their academic
documents, day time contact telephone numbers, names and contact details of
three professional references via E-mail to: hr@mjap.or.ug.
Please address it to: Human Resource Manager Mulago-Mbarara Teaching
Hospitals’ Joint AIDS Program (MJAP).
NB: Please Note that attachments should either be PDF or Word
formats and not exceeding 2MBs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 12th
May, 2014 by 5PM

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