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 VMMC Officer will render support to the districts and health facilities to scale-up provision of VMMC services and reporting of accurate data into the data quality assurance system, in close collaboration with the VMMC Advisor and will be based in Masaka.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the VMMC Advisor in ensuring smooth and timely implementation of VMMC activities in the supported districts, by proactively mobilizing, sensitizing and creating client driven demand for VMMC services and coordinating referrals/linkages to appropriate service providers.
Actively participate in the training programs for VMMC service providers
Ensuring Adverse Effects are prevented, monitored, well managed and reported.
Support on site- coaching of health workers to follow the acceptable examination guidelines and prescription of appropriate medications for all diagnosed illness and referrals.
Identify & recommend providers for training & retraining about VMMC services and men’s reproductive health activities, including health education, HIV Counseling and Testing, Circumcision and follow-up’s.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) VMMC Officer should preferably hold a Bachelors’ degree in Medicine or Community Health from a recognized Institution.
A minimum of three years’ experience in VMMC and delivery of HIV Care and treatment services
Additional training in VMMC surgery and the management of HIV/AIDS related complications.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Skills in client mobilization and health education
Good counseling and negotiation skills
High level of confidentiality

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