Training and Capacity Building Manager :::: THETA

THETA is a registered Ugandan non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the health of Ugandans by promoting collaboration between the traditional and biomedical health systems. THETA has been operational for the past 16 years in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Uganda AIDS Commission, and several universities civil society organizations. THETA has had programs in over 20 districts of Uganda where it has been able to test and demonstrate the validity of its approach.

THETA is seeking a qualified, self-motivated and competent individual to fill the position of:

Position: Training and Capacity Building Manager
Term of service: Contract
Duty station: Kampala, with frequent travel up country
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Senior Program Officers and Programme Officers

Purposes of the position:
? To design, plan, guide, coordinate and supervise the training and capacity building programmes of THETA for effective delivery of quality HIV/AlDS prevention and care services.

Roles and Responsibilities:
? Formulate THETA programmes training and capacity building strategies
? Provide a leading role in the identification and mobilization of communities for the establishment of collaborative training and capacity building programs.
? Oversee and guide the TCB team in the establishment of THETA community-based network of trainers, support teams and structures.
? Design and review training curricula in collaboration with traditional and conventional health practitioners, as well as key stakeholders at the MQH, district and community levels.
? Amend and revises strategies and programs as necessary to adapt to changes in working and external environments
? Advise, support and supervise THETA staff and community partners for the implementation of the training Programme.
? Oversee the design and production of training and relevant IEC material for in-house and outside use.
? Oversee the development and implementation of TCB program activities according to THETA standards of quality, accuracy, timeliness, and accountability
? Assess periodically the work done by the THETA network of community trainers, support teams and liaison persons in the provision of HIV/AIDS education, counseling and care and identifies areas that need strengthening, review and/or modifications,
? Closely collaborate with THETA Monitoring and Evaluation (M and E) Manager and THETA M and E unit to coordinate THETA TCB and M and E activities

Staff:
? Ensures induction of all TCB staff
? - Identify training and development needs for THETA TCB staff
? Conduct annual performance appraisals of all TCB staff directly reporting to him/her

Organizational development:
? Participate in THETA fundraising, annual planning, advocacy, budgeting and budget controls exercises.
? Responsible for the production of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on pro gram-related activities.
? Regularly update THETA Programme Coordination and Senior Management Committees and Executive Director on the progress of program and TCB activities.
? Any other duties as may be required.

Requirements
? Masters in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education or related fields
? Minimum of 3 years experience in Training and Community development work.
? Minimum of 3 years experience in a managerial position
? Certificate and experience in HIV-AIDS counseling will be an added advantage

Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter with copies of academic certificates, indicating 3 professional referees, one of whom should be from the latest workplace.

Deadline of submission: 5:0upm, 3rd Nov 2010.

Address applications to:

The Human Resource Officer,
THETA Uganda,
Plot 724/5 Mawanda Road -Kamwokya,
P.O Box 21175,
Kampala, Email: theta@thetaug.org

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