About US:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is an indigenous not-for-profit child health and development organisation affiliated to the Baylor College of Medicine International Paediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI), a Network of paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment Children’s Clinical Centres of Excellence and international program offices in 11 countries across Africa, Eastern Europe and North America.
Job Summary: The Program Officer, Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment will be responsible for providing technical support to the implementing partners in the implementation and tracking national scale up plan for Adolescent HIV care and treatment services in line with Ministry of Health STD/AIDS Control program objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Officer monitors the implementation of strategies for coordinating the technical working group inclusive of implementing partners in the formulation and implementation of National Paediatric and Adolescent HIV policies, SOPs and guidelines
The incumbent will also develop and monitor the implementation of periodic operational work plans and budgets, Bench mark the performance of Baylor-Uganda with other IP
Keenly monitor the implementation of national strategies, Monitor the Integration and implementation of QI
Build the capacity of regional teams
Develop and implement strategies geared towards strengthening advocacy and community mobilization
Formulate and maintain strategic partnerships and networks
Conduct operation research.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Public Health or health related field
A Bachelor’s degree in Adult & Community Education or Social Work and social Administration or Community Psychology or Development Studies
A minimum of three years’ experience in managing HIV prevention & treatment Programs preferably with experience in Adolescents & Young People, with a reputable NGO, and direct experience with government and donor representatives.
Good team player
Good networking and partnership skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
The applicant must be dynamic
Highly persuasive and convincing
Self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to the address below including a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees i.e. email and phone addresses, copies of professional/academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. The applicant must have at most a credit 6 in Math and English and an approved ‘Medical Check-up report from a recommended health centre’ for successful candidates is a requirement at entry.
Send applications via E-mail to: applications@baylor-Uganda.org.
The Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital,
P.O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 7th April 2017