AMREF CDC Grant Jobs – Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Organization: AMREF
Project: CDC
1020 (Scaling up of HIV/AIDS Project) -SCHAP
Reports to: Programme Manager CDC 1020 Project
Duty Station: Luwero, Uganda
Ref: UCO/SCHAP/004/2013
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental
organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities,
health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents
people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in
Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern
Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an
annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge
resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org
Job Summary: The Project Manager SCHAP
will provide onsite supervision to static, outreaches in the wellness centres
in the districts where the project scope covers. The job holder will offer
mentoring and coaching to health providers at the aforementioned areas in their
jurisdiction. The project manager will also take lead in the implementation of
the CDC 10120 project in Luwero and other neighbouring districts of operation.
The primary focus will be to increase control measures against sexually
transmitted HIV. He/she will also be required to take lead in the design, monitoring
and evaluation, documentation of key findings, partnership formation and
advocacy aspects of the project and will manage project staff and other health
workers as assigned.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Ensure AMREF’s projects in the assigned districts are aligned to
    project proposal and corresponding country programme operations.
  • Work collaboratively with district local governments to ensure
    training of relevant stakeholders on strategies to reduce sexually
    transmitted diseases, manage VCT and couple disclosure, promote referrals
    and quality data collection (CBHMIS) in partnership with the M&E
    manager
  • Work with partners especially ACP and CDC to identify, design and
    implement community based programs
  • Ensure linkage of the Health Management Information System (HMIS)
    with the Ministry of Health systems and ensure solid records management
  • Contribute to formulating strategies to increase SMC and reduce HIV
    transmission
  • Ensure data is collected and analysed to facilitate planning and
    reporting.
  • Liaise with the District Health Teams (DHOs) to promote, review /
    develop , track and use health indicators in health system planning and
    identify best practices to scale-up activities
  • Work with stakeholders to address prevention strategies in SMC and
    capacity building needs and deliver interventions to the local
    stakeholders in the project area.
  • Monitor performance indicators and progress against milestones.
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of project activities
    in line with AMREF’s mission, values and principles.
  • Work collaboratively with staff, partners and beneficiaries to
    ensure work portfolio is integrated in the assigned districts and with
    country programme and project experiences documented and shared to help
    influence and advocate better at local, national and international levels.
  • Supervise and mentor subordinates
  • Improve on AMREF’s visibility / credibility in the area of operation
    among communities, donors, government structures and ensure proper
    management and quality reporting on budgets and program activities.
  • Contribute to change management and strategic growth of the Uganda
    Country program by suggesting developments and issues of interest about
    the project.
  • Represent AMREF at local forums in line with project goals and
    AMREF’s mission as local level and give feedback to all key partners
  • Manage usage of all resources available ensuring both value for
    money, quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Establish and maintain regular M&E systems with stakeholders.
  • Provide support supervision in all designated areas of operation
  • Perform other duties as assigned by superiors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant must have a Degree in Health, social sciences or
    relevant area.
  • Possession of a post graduate degree in project management.
  • A minimum of three to five (5) years’ experience in HIV / AIDS
    interventions as national level and behavioural change prevention programs
    preferably in the NGO field.
  • Conversant with the MOH reporting guidelines and use of national SMC
    services
  • Computer literacy skills
  • Experience in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and External
    Quality Assessment (EQA)
  • Good understanding of best documentation practices and evidence in
    regards to project experiences to support program development and
    evidence-based advocacy.
  • Practical experience in working at wellness centres; including
    participating in outreach centres and SMS is highly advantageous
  • Excellent track record in managing finances in an NGO
  • Knowledge of SMC control policies
How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional
referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by
e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment
policy.
Deadline: Friday 12th November 2013

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