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• Offer technical advice and assistance to
  government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation,
  monitoring and evaluation of the PMTCT and Care and Treatment Plan of
  activities outlined in the strategy document, making recommendations in
  areas that require updating in the strategy. Meet with national and
  international agencies involved in the management of PMTCT & HIV/AIDS
  Care and Treatment for children programmes. Participate in meetings with
  Ministries and Departments responsible for HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment for
  children and adolescents programmes and  
  follow-up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
• Undertake periodic field visits to the
  selected districts to monitor programme activities, as well as participate
  in quarterly/annual programme reviews and planning exercises at regional
  and district level coordinated by the SPC and area management teams.
  Propose and undertake action on operational procedures affecting
  implementation and management of programme activities at national level.
• Develop and submit funding proposals for
  activities/projects related to PMTCT and HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care.  Prepare briefings for donors and guide
  donor field visits.
• Design, prepare, implement, monitor and
  evaluate assigned HIV/AIDS programme with special emphasis on PMTCT &
  Paediatric Care and Treatment activities and access to friendly services.
  Analyze and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and take
  corrective action when necessary to meet programme objectives. Assist in
  the development and implementation of new approaches, methods and
  practices in project management and evaluation with regard to PMTCT and
  HIV Care and Treatment for children and adolescents including TB care and
  treatment in children in context of HIV.
• Actively participate in the development
  and review of the HIV/AIDS Strategic Framework to ensure inclusion of   specific objectives and activities for
  HIV Care and treatment for children. Provide guidance and technical
  support to District Project Officers/Regional Managers in the
  implementation of PPA district activities in the area of HIV/AIDS with a
  specific focus on   Community
  Mobilization for PMTCT & HIV/AIDS care and treatment for children and
  adolescents.
• Prepare the related strategy documents for
  the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and Plans of Action, Country
  Programme Summary Sheet, etc.
• Support Government authorities to plan and
  organize training on PMTCT & HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment for children.
  Identify training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity
  building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
  Initiate and support implementation of community based formative research
  in selected areas to guide the development of communication activities and
  materials.
• Actively coordinate with the
  Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities
  ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Certify
  disbursements of funds to national level activities monitor and submit
  financial status report as required.
• Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration
  with other programme colleagues. Assist in the development of appropriate
  communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate
  programme development from a rights perspective.
• Compile and prepare programme/project
  status reports required for management Board, donors, budget review,
  programme analysis, annual reports, etc. Ensure the accurate and timely
  input of project information in computerized programme system and the
  issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

• The candidate should hold an advanced
  (postgraduate) University Degree in Medicine with specialization in
  HIV/AIDS or related work experience.
• A minimum of five years’ progressive
  professional experience in managing and implementing programmes in the
  field of HIV/AIDS work and particularly in PMTCT & HIV Care and
  Treatment.
• Extensive knowledge of planning, managing
  and evaluating of development programme.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of
  the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
• Latest knowledge on the developments and
  technical updates in the HIV/AIDS field.
• Excellent analytical, negotiating, and
  advocacy skills.
• Training ability.
• Good working knowledge of computer
  management and applications.
• Ability to work in an international and
  multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English is required and strong
  written and verbal communications skill therein strongly desirable.

• ONLY Ugandan Nationals
  will be considered.
• UNICEF is committed to
  gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates
  are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The applications will
  be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well
  as the most recent performance evaluation report.
• If applications are
  sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use
  this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by
  document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_ MukasaApplication.
• UNICEF is a smoke free
  environment.
• Only short listed
  candidates will be contacted.

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