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Job Title:   School Health Project Manager   

Organisation: AIDS Information Centre (AIC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Deputy Director Programs, Advocacy and Partnerships

About the Company:

The AIDS Information Centre -Uganda is a catalytic not-for profit Non-Governmental Organization established on 14th February,1990 to provide Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) services to the population of Uganda. AIC was the pioneer HIV Counselling and Testing Centre in Africa. Over the last 33 years, AIC has since evolved into a thought-leader in HIV programming, Health Systems Strengthening and Knowledge Management. AIC currently has 10 Centers of Excellence spread across the country, which include: Arua (West Nile region), Lira (Mid North region), Soroti (North-Eastern region), Mbale (Mid-Eastern region), Jinja (Eastern region), Kampala (Central region), Mbarara (Western region), Kabale, Kanungu and Rukungiri (South-Western region).

About Program:

AIC Intends to implement an integrated high quality school program, to provide early detection, Care and Treatment for both communicable and non-communicable diseases for the children, adolescents and youths wellbeing. This will entail a comprehensive and contextualized package of health services that will include: TB Screening, Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing, Nutritional Assessment, Counselling and Support, Sexually Transmitted Infections, screening, diagnosis and early management, deworming, dental checkups, eye sight assessment, screening for skin diseases, HPV Vaccination for girls (10 years and above) to prevent cervical cancer, breast cancer screening, BMI measurements and NCD screening (Hypertension and Diabetes), mental health assessment, novel vaccination for Ebola, COVID-19, Viral Hepatitis and Monkey Pox, VMMC, kidney function testing and liver function testing. The program also aims to tackle cross cutting issues including health education on climate change and mitigation needs, Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and proper waste management practices at the learning institutions and surrounding communities.

Job Summary:   The School Health Project Manager shall lead and manage health initiatives within the school health program. He/she shall be responsible for involving and collaborating with educators, healthcare providers, parents, and community organizations to implement effective health programs and promote a healthy school environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and evaluate health programs that address the needs of students, including physical health, mental health, nutrition, and wellness initiatives.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local health organizations, community agencies, and stakeholders to enhance health resources and services available to students and families.
• Lead the process of collecting and analyzing data to assess the effectiveness of health programs, identify areas for improvement and prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Provide training and resources for school staff, parents, and students on health-related topics. Facilitate workshops and informational sessions to promote health awareness.
• Assist school management Boards in the development and implementation of school health policies and guidelines in alignment with local, state, subnational and national regulations.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist in grant writing as needed.
• Advocate for student health needs within the school and community, promoting a holistic approach to education and health.
• Engage parents, teachers, and administrators in health education workshops and events annually, fostering a collaborative approach to health that will extend beyond the school environment and into families and local communities.
• Lead the implementation of Student-Led Health Advocacy Projects, to encourage students participate in health advocacy projects, where they can research and present specific health issues affecting their community.
• Plan and organize Digital Health Literacy Workshops to teaching students how to navigate online health information responsibly.
• Ensure Accountability and Transparency to support evidence-based decision-making and foster trust among all stakeholders.
• Promote continuous professional development and capacity building for both students and educators to equip them with the necessary skills to effectively implement all components of the School Health Program.
• Supervise subordinates and ensure that periodic performance assessments are conducted
• Conduct Training Needs Assessments for project staff to build capacity
• Any other duties assigned.

Key Outputs:

• School health programs designed, implemented and evaluated
• Data Monitoring and Evaluation mechanisms and systems developed
• School health policies and SOPs developed and disseminated
• Project workplans and budgets developed and monitored effectively
• Grant funding opportunities identified and responded to
• School-led advocacy projects developed
• Continuous professional development and capacity building ensured

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum Academic Qualifications: A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Public Health or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred, or a related field, and fully registered / licensed with the relevant professional councils.
• Additional Training: Relevant certifications in Education, public health or project management (e.g., CHES, PMP) are a plus.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, public health, or a related field, preferably in a school or community setting.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of the Ugandan education system and health policies.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Training of Trainers (ToT)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing
• Knowledge of health education principles and practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups

How to Apply:

Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their recommendation letters recommended by their immediate supervisors, resume, copies of academic certificates or credentials and three referees. 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 the AIC Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents requested for above as one document (labeled with candidate’s full names) and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to:

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Also note that only applications received online shall be considered.

Deadline: 25th November 2024 at 4:30pm

AIC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment, with a Zero tolerance for Fraud, Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Harassment. Please contact: fraud@aicug.org.

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

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