Job Title: Prevention Advisor
Organization: Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager
About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
About Project:
MJAP will work in close collaboration with the Rakai Health Sciences
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary: The Prevention
Advisor will provide technical guidance to the districts to improve the quality
of HIV prevention services; through effective planning, implementation and
monitoring of these services (HTS, Key and Priority, Pre Exposure Prophylaxis,
VMMC, PMTCT etc.) in line with the project objectives and district goals.
Advisor will provide technical guidance to the districts to improve the quality
of HIV prevention services; through effective planning, implementation and
monitoring of these services (HTS, Key and Priority, Pre Exposure Prophylaxis,
VMMC, PMTCT etc.) in line with the project objectives and district goals.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance to the
districts and the health facilities to provide quality prevention services
including; HIV counselling and testing, and linkage to care and SMC. - Work in close collaboration with the
district teams, develop/review strategies, work plans and standards for the
implementation of HIV prevention activities in the districts and supported
health facilities. - The incumbent will strengthen the capacity
of the districts to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS services for Key
populations and other high HIV risk populations - Provide technical assistance to the
district system for provision of comprehensive services to SGBV survivors
in the care continuum from routine screening for SGBV HCT, PEP, STI
screening to prophylaxis/ treatment and other follow ups. - Offer technical support to the HIV
prevention focal persons at the health Sub district level to offer quality
HIV prevention services, and monitor performance as per approved work
plans. - Ensure timely reporting and submission of
all implementation activity reports of the district; including specific
reports on (KP, Community linkage etc.) to the District M&E officer. - Work in close collaboration with the DHTs
to provide support supervision, coaching and mentorship to the health
workers in HIV prevention, in line with current MoH guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Prevention Advisor should preferably
hold a Masters’ degree in
Public Health, Population studies or related field. - Bachelor’s
Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Social Work& Administration or related
field. - At
least three years’ experience in HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment
provision both in a donor funded program. - Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to
work effectively with district teams - Good
planning, monitoring and evaluation of HIV care Programs - Broad
knowledge and ability to analyse the HIV Prevention policy
framework - Previous
exposure and experience of working with MOH, District and Community Health
structures in HIV Prevention. - Computer
literacy i.e. proficiency in MS office - Ability
to work in a rural setting
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
NB: Please indicate the
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
Deadline: 17th May
2017 by 5:00pm
2017 by 5:00pm
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