Job Title: Intervention
Coordinator
Coordinator
Organisation: Elizabeth
Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Duty Station: Mbarara,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Coordinator
Coordinator
About EGPAF:
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric
AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS,
working in 17 countries and at 4,700 sites around the world to prevent the
transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today,
because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners,
pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States.
AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS,
working in 17 countries and at 4,700 sites around the world to prevent the
transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today,
because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners,
pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States.
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric
AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research,
advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a global leader in the
fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at 7,000
sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to
help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of
the Foundation and its partners over the last 25 years, pediatric AIDS has been
virtually eliminated in the United States and new infections in children have
declined by 51% worldwide.
AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research,
advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a global leader in the
fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at 7,000
sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to
help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of
the Foundation and its partners over the last 25 years, pediatric AIDS has been
virtually eliminated in the United States and new infections in children have
declined by 51% worldwide.
Job Summary: The
Intervention Coordinator will technically support the strengthening of the
Uganda component of a multi- country project focused on increasing access,
retention, and follow up of PMTCT and Pediatric HIV Care services at the
community level. The incumbent will also support the implementation and
monitoring and evaluation of the community intervention programs.
Intervention Coordinator will technically support the strengthening of the
Uganda component of a multi- country project focused on increasing access,
retention, and follow up of PMTCT and Pediatric HIV Care services at the
community level. The incumbent will also support the implementation and
monitoring and evaluation of the community intervention programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Technically
support the implementation of the project core activities and strengthen
community linkages to increase demand, access and retention in the MNCHI
PMTCT in collaboration District Health Teams, local leaders and existing
community groups. - Provide
supervision of the implementation of community activities including
leadership engagement and community days. - Actively
coordinate development of district work plans and supervisory support for
the development and implementation of community action plans for the
ACCLAIM project. - Train,
mentor and coach community leaders and other community resource persons in
implementing their advocacy role in MNCH/PMTCT. - Actively
facilitate data collection from community interventions; review and
provide feedback to the community leaders; members of the community action
plan and health facility teams; and support the development of the
performance improvement plans. - Responsible
for timely prepare and submit activity and monthly reports on the project
activity implementation progress - Oversee
project finances and other resources related to implementation of
activities in the assigned district in line with the Foundation finance
guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
USAID EGPAF Intervention Coordinator should hold a degree in Social
Sciences, Nursing, or Public Health - Related
community health qualifications will be an added advantage - At
least three to five years’ experience implementing community health
programs especially those related to Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health
including PMTCT - Good
working knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS and - MNCH/PMTCT
issues in the health sector - Good
knowledge and understanding of research methodologies, research ethics
would be an added advantage - Strong
written and verbal communication skills - Possess
the ability and willingness to reside in the project area with frequent
travel to the field - Detailed
working knowledge of community structures, cultural practices in south
western Uganda is essential
How to Apply
All those interested in working
with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation are invited to send their cover
letters and updated CVs to:
with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation are invited to send their cover
letters and updated CVs to:
The Country Director,
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS
Foundation (EGPAF)
Foundation (EGPAF)
Plot 18A Kyadondo Road,
Nakasero
Nakasero
P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: [email protected]
Deadline: 11th July 2014
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