Job Title: HIV/AIDS
Specialist (Antenatal Care/HIV)
Specialist (Antenatal Care/HIV)
Organisation: United Nations International Children’s Emergency
Fund (UNICEF)
Fund (UNICEF)
Grade: NOC
Vacancy Number: VN/PBR/2014/11
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: HIV/AIDS Specialist-eMTCT
About UNICEF:
UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, is the driving force that
helps build a world where the rights of every child are
realized. Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories
around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty,
violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path.
helps build a world where the rights of every child are
realized. Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories
around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty,
violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path.
Job Summary: The HIV/AIDS Specialist (Antenatal Care/HIV)
will offer technical direction and guidance to UNICEF and its partners in the
planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of planned PMTCT & and
HIV/AIDS Care & Treatment activities. The incumbent will offer guidance in
the implementation of HIV Care and Treatment activities for children in the
HIV/AIDS Technical cluster and District PPAs, especially in High HIV prevalence
districts.
will offer technical direction and guidance to UNICEF and its partners in the
planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of planned PMTCT & and
HIV/AIDS Care & Treatment activities. The incumbent will offer guidance in
the implementation of HIV Care and Treatment activities for children in the
HIV/AIDS Technical cluster and District PPAs, especially in High HIV prevalence
districts.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- 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.
Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity
Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive
for Result
for Result
Functional Competencies: Leading and Supervising, Formulating
Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Relating and Networking, Persuading and
Influencing, Creating and Innovating
Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Relating and Networking, Persuading and
Influencing, Creating and Innovating
How to Apply:
- 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.
All candidates who desire to work in the prestigious United Nations
International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the above position should
send their resume to:
International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the above position should
send their resume to:
Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala-Uganda.
Via email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 29th August, 2014
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