Posted: 19 Nov 2013 01:20 AM PST Jobs at: OHTA East Central Uganda Vacancy title: Programme Coordinator Deadline of this Job: 23 December, 2013 Job details: Purpose: To manage the programme operations of mothers2mothers (m2m) under the UNICEF-funded project ‘Optimizing HIV Treatment Access to reduce new HIV infections among children in East Central Uganda’ (OHTA). The position is based in Jinja, Uganda and has an organisational reporting line to the m2m Uganda Country Coordinator. Key Performance Areas: • Manage the day-to-day programme operations of m2m in East Central Uganda under the OHTA project • Serve as the m2m focal point for the OHTA project, including consistent liaison with partner projects , UNICEF field teams and MoH • Work with the Country Coordinator to develop m2m’s OHTA programme plans and budgets • Work with Country Coordinator to set m2m Uganda programme goals and develop workplans for programme improvement • Work closely with the m2m Uganda technical team, oversee overall implementation of OHTA program plans ensuring timely delivery of all key outputs • Coordinate data use for programme decision making; analyze programme data and modify programme activities accordingly • Ensure close working relationships with the ‘Strengthening TB and HIV&AIDS Responses in East Central Uganda’ (STAR-EC) programme, and other partner organizations to ensure harmonized efforts at district and site level • Support planning and delivery of training activities and ensure the ongoing relevance of m2m’s curriculum content in relation to national policy • Provide/and or oversee the provision of routine site support to ensure effective programme implementation • Coordinate on-going quality assurance of m2m programme activities including working with donor teams during programme quality assurance visits • Work closely with the M&E Coordinator to initiate site service quality assessments and other programme quality improvement processes to maintain the provision of high quality service • Coordinate integration of ongoing programme innovation and new programme initiatives • Represent m2m at regional and district level to ensure close collaboration with government, health facility and partners• Submit regular reports that describe programme issues/concerns regarding implementation and operation, proposed solutions and next steps • Develop donor reports and other programme reports as required • Line manage up to 2 Regional Managers Requirement: Qualifications and Experience Required: • Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (public health, health administration nursing, social science, management); Master’s degree an advantage • Minimum of 5 years experience in Community/ Public Health work, including programme management experience at the district or regional level. • Experience in training, monitoring & evaluation and financial management. • Good working knowledge of the relevant PMTCT protocols and policies in Uganda Competencies Required: • Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and engage with MOH and other stakeholders • Proven management and leadership skills • Dynamism, independence and creativity • Computer literacy (MS Office suite) • Fluency in English required • Possession of a valid driver’s license • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the region to support program implementation and management • Enthusiasm to work on behalf of m2m’s mother and infant clients Preference will be given to Ugandan nationals. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies. Job application procedure To Apply: • Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to mothers2mothers via e-mail to [email protected] no later than 27 November, 2013. • mothers2mothers follows a careful review process for all applications. We are unable to respond personally to each application. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Should you not receive a response to your application by 23 December, 2013, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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