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• In charge of coordinating between all the
  various departments which are 
  working on the project
• Act as the liaison officer between all
  employees regarding the project, keep the lines of communication open and
  coordinate project activities across 
  all departments
• Coordinate the process of mapping and
  identification of implementing partners for the project
• Coordinate the process of identifying,
  mapping out and engaging Adolescents in national level policy advocacy
  dialogues and ensure creation of new net works for Adolescents
• Work closely with relevant officials to
  ensure Development of IEC materials (posters, banners, T-shirts, Newspaper
  supplements) for supporting the project.
• Working in close partnership with
  implementing partners, and district coordinators to map and identify Health
  facilities that can offer friendly Adolescent Health services
• Coordinate and oversee capacity building
  activities for health workers at identified health facilities including
  ensuring provision of friendly services to adolescents
• Working closely with the district
  leadership, district coordinators and health facility in charges to ensure
  availability of SRH/HIV commodities at health facilities
• Working with all stakeholders to develop a
  functional referral system
• Ensures that budget tracking for the project
  across all departments is line with project timelines and spent in line
  with donor and project expectations
• Preparing project monthly briefs to the
  management on the developments and progress within the project
• Working with the capacity building specialist
  to develop and support capacity building of the implementing partner under
  the project
• Working with the MEAL manager to ensure
  adequate monitoring of project activities in all aspects
• Reports to the Director of Programs
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned

• The applicant for the Adolescent Health
  Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelors degree in Development
  Studies, Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Social Sciences or any relevant
  degree
• A relevant post graduate qualification
  will be an added advantage
• Additional training in the following
  specialized areas is desirable;
• A minimum of three years or more of
  relevant experience from a reputable organization
• Policy Research, Policy Advocacy and
  Analysis
• Project planning and management skills and
  knowledge
• Knowledge of adolescent SRHR and HIV/AIDS
  Policy framework in Uganda
• Familiar with the implementation of
  HIV/AIDS and reproductive health Programs in Uganda.
• Knowledge of current and existing policies
  and laws related to Sexual Reproductive health and Rights and HIV AIDS in
  Uganda.
• Knowledge of key population programming in
  Uganda and in the region

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