About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.
About Project:
MJAP will work in close collaboration with the Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary: The Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Coordinator will provide technical guidance and direction for program management and development to strengthen OVC district and community structures for comprehensive OVC services in line with MGLSD, PEPFAR and COP guidelines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer technical guidance and coordination of OVC programming and implementation across the sub-regional level.
Support districts to develop/review OVC community mobilization and linkages component for integration into their strategic and operational work plans and budgets
Support the district leadership to strengthen OVC community based service delivery
The incumbent will ensure preparation of appropriate reports and updates on OVC programmes
Responsible for quality improvement and effective monitoring and evaluation of OVC interventions in collaboration with M&E, CQI and District OVC Coordinators.
Strengthen and build partnerships with all OVC stakeholders in the sub-region
Keenly monitor the project achievements against targets using the developed monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Manage the training and mentorship of OVC implementers in the Sub-Region
Coordinate the OVC meetings to evaluate program performance in the sub – region.
Keenly review reports from the district OVC coordinators, sub-grantees and other project staff before submission to the Program Manager.
Provide strategic direction in the development, review and implementation of Sub-Regional annual work plans, budgets and accountabilities
Oversee reporting through OVCMIS and all other platforms
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Coordinator should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Health Services, Counseling Psychology, or related field;
A minimum of three years’ experience in OVC programming;
Proven OVC expertise;
Comprehensive understanding of OVC programing frameworks and MGLSD and PEPFAR policies, strategies and guidelines
Broad knowledge of OVCMIS tools and reporting Knowledge and experience of working with district local government structures
Strong analytical skills;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills: ability to effectively liaise with a variety of stake holders in a multi-cultural environment;
Highly flexible work attitude; able to provide leadership in a team environment and solve problems with minimum guidance.
Proven skills in training, development of training materials, and capacity building of community based organizations.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: hr@mjap.or.ug
NB: Please indicate the position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should not exceed 5MB.
Deadline: 17th May 2017 by 5:00pm