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Job Title:  Prevention Officer – Key Populations (Fresher Jobs) 

Organisation: Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

Duty Station: Luweero, Uganda

About Organisation:

Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit biomedical research Organization, whose mission is to mitigate disease threats through quality research, healthcare and disease surveillance. MUWRP was established in 2002 by a Memorandum of Agreement between The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) and Makerere University (Mak) to undertake medical research to test HIV vaccines. Over the years, MUWRP’s portfolio has progressively expanded to include vaccine research for Ebola and Marburg viruses, surveillance of influenza and influenza- like viruses and other emerging infections in humans and animals; also epidemiological, basic and implementation research in HIV treatment, care and prevention programs in the Districts of Kayunga, Mukono, Buvuma and Buikwe.

Job Summary:  The Prevention Officer – Key Populations (will support the implementation of the KP program with a focus on supervising the DICs, ACASI program roll out and providing oversite to the KP programs in hotspots. The candidate will support the MUWRP PEPFAR program to coordinate and monitor the quality of the KP program and integration with clinical and other prevention programs for improved reach and clinical outcomes of KPs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in program workplan and budget development.
• Contribute to target setting for planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Supervise facilities and CBOs to provide comprehensive services for Key Populations (KPs) in safe and confidential settings.
• Lead the establishment, monitoring, and utilization of data for the ACASI program to enhance KP program quality.
• Collaborate with communication teams to promote PrEP and address access and retention issues for KPs.
• Build networks with legal and law enforcement agencies to support KP sensitization and access to legal assistance.
• Establish social and economic strengthening enterprises for KPs.
• Compile and submit technical and performance reports.
• Enhance tracking and reporting for the KP program.
• Participate in data and service quality assessments and other required evaluations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration, Development studies, social sciences or Humanities from a recognized University.
• At least two years of working experience of implementing Key population programs.
• Knowledge of HIV program policies and strategies that guide community and facility programs.

Personal Attributes & physical ability:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve set goals.
• Ability to meet very tight deadlines.
• Ability to permanently reside in Mukono.
• Ability to frequently travel to the MUWRP PEPFAR supported sites in Kayunga, Mukono, Buikwe and Buvuma Islands.
• Ability to travel on water

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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Note:

• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting an application letter, resume, copies of academic certificates in a 1 PDF or word document, including three referees (who are not relatives) and one of which should be your current supervisor. Indicate their daytime telephone contacts and email addresses.
• Please specify location preference location
• Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 9th July 2024

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