About US:
Health Rights Action Group (HAG) is a civil society organization dedicated to promoting the Health and Human Rights of people living with or affected by diseases, in particular HIV/ AIDS. HAG works with PLHIV, young people both in school and out of school to promote sexual, reproductive health rights and responsibilities with the aim of bringing about improved and better lives and reducing HIV/AIDS infection.

Job Summary: The HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming Officer will build capacity of HAG and its partners to mainstream HIV/AIDS and SRH& R with the aim of effectively managing HIV/AIDS and its impact on communities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Officer will be responsible for overall coordination of HIV/AIDS mainstreaming component at HAG
Carry out baseline and needs assessment on HAG’s Key partners and communities focusing on the levels of knowledge, information, policies and practices on HIV/ AIDS mainstreaming.
Develop modules on HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming based on the baseline and needs assessment Conduct training of HAG’s partners, TOT’s in HIV/AIDS and SRH mainstreaming
Prepare policy briefs to engage with decision makers from local to national levels on service delivery for Health and HIV/AIDS services.
Build an strengthen HAG’s networks and alliances
Organize lobby meetings with key stakeholders e.g. MPs, local governments
Document and share key learning

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming Officer should hold a bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or other Humanities. MPH/Gender is an added advantage.
A minimum of two or more years of progressive work experience in the area of HIV and AIDS programming.
The applicant must possess extensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS and SRH&R programming and policies in Uganda and at global level.
Possess sound knowledge of HIV and AIDS health interventions and best practices.
Past experience in SRH& R related programs will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications, updated CV with three referees and telephone contacts to:
Health Rights Action Group (HAG),
Plot 96, Bukoto Street,
P.O. Box 40081 Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 13th March 2015