Program Manager, Care and Treatment Initiatives
Kampala, Uganda
USD ~$75,000 to $90,000 base salary plus relocation and allowances
Recruiting Worldwide
Working for our American client, you will be located at the MakerereUniversity/Walter Reed Program (MUWRP) in Kampala and will be responsible for direct supervision of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief supported Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) activities in Uganda and coordinating with MUWRP program personnel, other US government, international and host government agencies as it relates to the need/goals of care and treatment and research activities supported in Uganda by the DoD/US Military HIV Research Program (MHRP).
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: (80% OF TIME)
Work with local Ugandan partners and the USMHRP HQ team in developing and implementing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in line with USG and Uganda MOH strategies. Assure integration of these cares and treatment programs with MUWRP's research activities and ensure one clear message regarding MUWRP efforts is provided to the communities involved.
Coordinate development/expansion of community support programs in Uganda and integration of these programs into care and treatment activities. Serve as the MUWRP/HJF representative on the USG Emergency Plan coordinating committee in Uganda to ensure continued collaborative and coordinated
efforts among the USG agencies in the planning and implementation of activities in support of the five-year strategic plan for Uganda in support of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
Work with the above committees, providing support and undertaking assigned tasks as needed as part of the overall USG effort under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in Uganda. Support COP planning and tasks to ensure targets and budgets are in line with program areas. Monitor targets and budgets for program areas. As assigned, represent DoD interests in expansion of HIV/AIDS prevention and care and treatment activities in Uganda and leveraging of relevant areas of DoD expertise to assist other USG and DoD efforts. Expand upon/develop relationships with locally represented donor organizations, government ministries and other stakeholders, exploring opportunities for collaboration and expansion of program activities as it relates to the need/goals of implementing prevention and care and treatment programs as part of DoD/MUWRP sponsored efforts.
Solicit funding through identified mechanisms to ensure continued participation in the President's
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and from other sources as needed to support the DoD associated programs in East Africa. Provide senior level supervisory guidance to personnel located at field sites in Uganda in collaboration with the MUWRP Executive committee participating in -MUWRP activities under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, ensuring timely and effective implementation of activities, gathering of indicator data for monitoring and evaluation of program and proper reporting of this information to both the in country USG committee and MHRP headquarters. Prepares funding documents, written reports, and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals. Identify training needs and foster a productive team environment.
OTHER JOB DUTIES: (20% OF TIME)
Assists in the evaluation of potential research expansion sites in Uganda. Provides collaborative assistance to other program personnel and research scientists that require the incumbent's expertise. Maintains a safe work environment with appropriate training of other personnel. Completes other projects as needed.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Knowledge about HIV disease, transmission and prevention based upon training or experience. Knowledge and experience regarding public health provision. Program management experience and training in international settings. Program monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of applicable complex
scientific procedures and techniques; excellent communication skills; ability to troubleshoot technical procedures; ability to work independentlyand supervise others.
Minimum Experience:
MPH and/or PhD in related scientific discipline 4 to 8 years related program experience and 3 to 5 years of international work. Physical Capabilities: Incumbent will be expected to relocate to Kampala, Uganda and travel to research/field locations sponsored by the MHRP in Uganda and East Africa if
required. Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Incumbent will be part of the Executive Management of MUWRP, supporting program and technical support staff in Uganda, and work under the supervision of the HJF Director for Care and Treatment Initiatives. Work Environment: office/field environment; may
require working evenings and weekends; may involve working with biohazardous materials.
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