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Job Title:    HIV/AIDS Project Officer

Organization:  Health
Promotion International (HPI)

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

Health Promotion
International (HPI) is a medical services provision company providing services
in Uganda.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

·        
The Project
Officer-HIV and AIDS will implement HIV and AIDS risk management activities and
ensure that implementation of activities is in line with the approved project
work plan. These activities will among others include HIV and AIDS
sensitizations, HCT/Treatment outreaches, following upon emerging cases of
risks related to the project and ensuring that the HIV and AIDS management
plans of the contractors are effectively implemented.

·        
Accountable
for the day to day administrative functions of the field office. Carry out this
function with high commitment, integrity, transparency, trust in conformity
with the values of HPI Ltd.

·        
Identify
and utilise opportunities for collaboration through networks and building
relationships.

·        
Increase
visibility of HPI Ltd at district and community levels.

·        
Collect
and analyse relevant health statistics; prepare data and periodic reports .

·        
Develop
working networks and partnerships in the subject area; to ensure proper
coordination in common development efforts;

·        
Develop
concept notes and budgets for the planned activities, ensuring timely
accountability and reporting in line with the HPI cycle.

·        
Represent
and participate in scheduled meetings at work site, district foras and HPI.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any Health-related discipline
like Medicine, Public Health, Nursing or Community Health among others.

·        
At least
three years of experience  in implementing
HIV/AIDS programs at community level. No track of criminal record and she/he
should be willing to stay in the community (Buliisa or Hoima or Kikuube) during
the project period.

Competencies

·        
Knowledge
and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to HIV/AIDS
prevention, treatment, care and support.

·        
Takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work.

·        
Good
communication skills to liaise negotiate and advocate with key stakeholders,

·        
Proven
ability in working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team.

·        
Takes
ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;

·        
Client
Focus and considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and
seeks to see things from clients’ point of view and represent HPI well at all
time.

·        
Good
Computer and report writing skills.

·        
Ability
to work independently under minimal supervision

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter,
Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic documents and other trainings to the:
Human Resource Manager, Health Promotion International (HPI) Ltd, to the Email
address: hpiuganda@yahoo.com

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