Senior Programme Officer TB/HIV Job Opportunity – Ministry of Health (MoH)

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Organization: Ministry of
Health (MoH)
Funding Source: United
States of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager
ACP
About US:
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received funds to support a five year
Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the United States of America Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Cooperative Agreement will support
HIV prevention, care and treatment policy development, strategic information
and the current National Laboratory Strategic Plan. The MOH intends to use some
of the resources under this assistance to support several technical positions
in the AIDS Control Program (ACP), Central Public Health Laboratories (CPHL),
Resource Center, and National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) to execute the
function of policy formulation and monitoring implementation. The staff to be
recruited under this support will be contracted by the MOH under the support
received from CDC through the CoAg. The contracts are initially for one year
with a provision for annual renewal up to four years subject to availability of
funds and satisfactory performance of the staff.
Job Summary: The Senior
Programme Officer TB/HIV will provide technical leadership and strategic
direction in the development and implementation of HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment
Program
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Managing the development, review and
    ensuring compliance to policies, plans, strategies, guidelines and
    standards for HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment Program
  • Providing technical guidance and
    leadership in business and operational planning and budgeting for
    HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment Program activities
  • Coordinating and providing technical
    support to a broad portfolio of implementing partners, districts and
    facilities that provide for HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment Program
    services.
  • In charge of promoting and enhancing
    Public Private Partnerships and collaborative linkages between the local
    Governments, Non-government Organizations and communities.
  • Offering technical support to research
    initiatives for HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment Program
  • Coordinating capacity building and
    development activities targeting districts, facilities, and other health
    workers at various levels.
  • In charge of monitoring and evaluation of
    program implementation.
  • Managing staff performance and ensuring
    achievement of set targets
  • Oversee the development of periodic
    reports and submission to relevant authorities



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the CDC Senior
    Programme Officer TB/HIV job placement must hold an MBChB degree or
    equivalent from a recognized University
  • Possess a Master’s Degree in Medicine or
    Public Health or Epidemiology from a recognized university
  • Possession of a post graduate
    qualification in management, project planning and management would be an
    added advantage
  • Possession of a fellowship in HIV&AIDS
    or infectious diseases is an added advantage
  • A minimum of nine years relevant working
    experience managing HIV&AIDS programs at national or regional level.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and skills in
    managing HIV&AIDS programs
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    current national and global trends for HIV&AIDS policies and
    practices.
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervision,
    team work, networking, communication & writing skills
  • Familiarity with commonly used computer
    packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet
  • Demonstrated knowledge of strategic
    planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR
    programmes.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encouraged to send a
filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), download
here, in triplicate and attach the following; recent certified
passport-size photograph, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certified
academic certificates and transcripts, photocopies of professional registration
certificates and valid practicing licenses where applicable, two recommendation
letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers, a photocopy of your
appointment letter for your most recent position and copy of national identity
card.  All applications should bear the
title and the number of the post being applied for. Applicants should apply for
only one post. Applicants should include their telephone and email contacts on
their applications. The complete application should be submitted by hand to the
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Plot 6, Lourdel Road,
Wandegeya, Kampala, (Room No. HRM Office B012 MoH Headquarters between 8.00 am
– 5.00 pm working days). Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Deadline: 17th
February, 2017
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