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Job Title:   Project Officer (2 Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)

Duty Station: Soroti and Gulu, Uganda

Reports to: Project Technical Lead

About US:

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), is an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.

Job Summary: The Project Officer will lead the effective implementation  and coordination  of TEP project activities within their assigned region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute program work plans in alignment with project goals and objectives
• Provide guidance and direction to regional project teams to ensure effective implementation
• Coordinate with regional project stakeholders and partners.
• Oversee regional Trainings of Health care workers on TEP delivery
• Site based mentorship for health care workers
• Formation and supervision of Quality Improvement committees; ensuring meetings are held.
• Oversee procurement of buffer laboratory commodities and medicines
• Assist in identifying key  community  stakeholders,  leaders,  and influencers to engage in project activities
• Participate in community  meetings, events, and  forums to represent the project and  build relationships with community members
• Distribute project  information   materials,  such  as  brochures,  leaflets,  and  fact sheets,  to community members and stakeholders
• Support the organization  and facilitation of community  training sessions, workshops,  and focus group discussions
• Assist in translating project materials and messages into local languages, as needed, to ensure accessibility and understanding
• Collaborate with  district,  health  facility,  CoE  and  project  staff  to  develop  community engagement strategies and action plans aligned with project objectives
• Maintain accurate records of community  engagement activities,  including attendance  lists, meeting minutes, and feedback forms
• Liaise with local authorities, community  leaders, to coordinate project activities and ensure community buy-in
• Monitor community   dynamics,   trends,  and   developments    that   may   impact   project implementation or outcomes
• Provide support to and  supervise community  health  care  workers  as  needed  to  facilitate effective community engagement and participation
• Supervision of health unit management committee members
• Conduct Quarterly laboratory hub coordination meetings
• Monthly facility-community coordination meetings
• Supervise community outreaches
• CPDs scheduled and conducted at the site
• Conduct community follow ups
• Any other duties and may be assigned by the supervisor

Key Outputs:

• Efficient program planning and implementation done.
• Regional project teams supervised.
• Project activities and district stakeholders coordinated.
• Budget management and financial oversight
• Monitoring and evaluation of program performance done.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Midwifery. Registration and up-to-date licensure with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council is a MUST
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public health, Midwifery, OR Clinical Medicine
• HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate
• Training in prevention of Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV
• At least three years of clinical experience in managing HIV/ART, maternal and child health programs.
• Experience working in the region applied for, in program  management  or  related  roles,  experience  working  on  health-related  projects in  low­ resource settings are an added advantage.
• Knowledge of health systems strengthening and infectious disease control
• Fluency in the local languages: Luo (Gulu) and/or Ateso (Soroti)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial management and budgeting proficiency
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Motorcycle riding skills and a valid riding license
• Other Qualities/Attributes: Ability  to  work  collaboratively  in  a  multicultural   environment, flexibility and  adaptability  to changing project needs,  commitment  to transparency  and accountability, dedication to achieving project objectives and improving health outcomes

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials, and three referees, two of whom should be the present employer immediate supervisor or last employer if unemployed, or any other if it is the first employment being applied for. None of the referees should be a relative, friend, or business associate. All referees’ designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers, and email contacts.

All interested Candidates MUST fully fill out the TASO Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents as one document (labelled with the candidate’s full names), and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to the link below.

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Note:

• Also, note that only applications received online shall be considered.
• While TASO appreciates all interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from TASO Uganda One (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.
• Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 21st May 2024

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