Job Title: Senior Program Officer-Prevention Of Mother To Child Transmission Of HIV (eMTCT) (ACP)
Employer: Ministry Of Health
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 02nd Sept 2013
Key Functions:
•Coordinating the development, review and ensuring compliance to policies, plans, strategic, guidelines and standards in eMTCT
•Providing guidance and leadership in business and operational planning and budgeting for eMTCT activities
•Coordinating and providing technical support to a broad portfolio of implementing partners, districts and facilities that provide eMTCT services
•Promoting and enhancing public private partnerships and collaborative linkages between the local governments, non-government organizations and communities
•Providing technical support to research initiatives in eMTCT
•Coordinating capacity building and development activities targeting, facilities and other health workers at various levels
•Monitoring and evaluating of program implementation
Qualifications
•Must possess a MBChB degree in medicine or pediatrics or public health or Epidemiology from a recognized university
•Possession of a post graduate qualification in management, project planning and management or the equivalent would be an added advantage
Experience:
•Must have at least 6 years relevant working experience managing HIV and AIDS programs at national or regional level
Competencies:
•Well versed with current national and global eMTCT policies and practices
•Demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing HIV and AIDS program
•Demonstrated leadership and supervision, team work, networking, communication and writing skills
•Familiarity with commonly used computer packages e.g. Microsoft word, excel, power point and internet
•Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programmes
How to Apply:
Applications are invited for suitably qualified applicants for the above post in the Ministry of Health. Applicatiojns should be made in triplicate on Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008). The application forms can be downloaded from the public service Commission website.
Application Requirements:
All applications should bear the title and number of the post being applied for. Please include your telephone contact and email address on the application. Applicants should attach the following on each of the three application forms;
•Recent pass-port size photograph
•Detailed CV
•Photocopies of Academic certificates and transcripts
•Photocopies of professional registration certificates and valid practicing certificates and where applicable
•Two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers
•A photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position
All applications should be Hand Delivered between 8am to 5pm Monday to
Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo
Tel: +256 414 347/ +256 312 266 194
Employer: Ministry Of Health
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 02nd Sept 2013
Key Functions:
•Coordinating the development, review and ensuring compliance to policies, plans, strategic, guidelines and standards in eMTCT
•Providing guidance and leadership in business and operational planning and budgeting for eMTCT activities
•Coordinating and providing technical support to a broad portfolio of implementing partners, districts and facilities that provide eMTCT services
•Promoting and enhancing public private partnerships and collaborative linkages between the local governments, non-government organizations and communities
•Providing technical support to research initiatives in eMTCT
•Coordinating capacity building and development activities targeting, facilities and other health workers at various levels
•Monitoring and evaluating of program implementation
Qualifications
•Must possess a MBChB degree in medicine or pediatrics or public health or Epidemiology from a recognized university
•Possession of a post graduate qualification in management, project planning and management or the equivalent would be an added advantage
Experience:
•Must have at least 6 years relevant working experience managing HIV and AIDS programs at national or regional level
Competencies:
•Well versed with current national and global eMTCT policies and practices
•Demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing HIV and AIDS program
•Demonstrated leadership and supervision, team work, networking, communication and writing skills
•Familiarity with commonly used computer packages e.g. Microsoft word, excel, power point and internet
•Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programmes
How to Apply:
Applications are invited for suitably qualified applicants for the above post in the Ministry of Health. Applicatiojns should be made in triplicate on Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008). The application forms can be downloaded from the public service Commission website.
Application Requirements:
All applications should bear the title and number of the post being applied for. Please include your telephone contact and email address on the application. Applicants should attach the following on each of the three application forms;
•Recent pass-port size photograph
•Detailed CV
•Photocopies of Academic certificates and transcripts
•Photocopies of professional registration certificates and valid practicing certificates and where applicable
•Two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers
•A photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position
All applications should be Hand Delivered between 8am to 5pm Monday to
Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo
Tel: +256 414 347/ +256 312 266 194