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The overall goal of the Alliance is to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS and to mitigate the social and economic impact of the epidemic on local communities in Africa. The Alliance is coordinated by the Secretariat in Windhoek, Namibia and is currently operating in 13 countries; Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Coted’Ivoire, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.The Uganda Chapter was launched in November 2000 with the support of UNDP, UNAIDS and Uganda AIDS Commission. The chapter is a registered NGO, currently comprised of nearly all Urban Authorities (City, Municipalities and Town Councils in Uganda). AMICAALL Uganda Programme mainly focuses on urban and peri-urban areas of the country and it is the onlynationally registered NGO that primarily focuses on urban communities and because of its uniqueness, AMICAALL is now recognized as a coordinating agency for HIV and AIDS responses in urban areas throughout the country.• Head AMICAALL National Secretariat and provide strategic leadership and management to staff and programs;• In consultation with the Alliance Executive Council (Board) and the National Technical and Advisory Committee, be responsible for recruitment, employment and care for the staff and volunteers.• Determine performance targets for staff, and carry out periodic appraisals of performance against the set targets• Guide and coordinate the implementation of the Multi-sect oral National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan in the urban local governments;• Provide strategic guidance in the development of AMICAALL Uganda Programme HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan for urban local governments and ensure to achieve the mission, and goals of AMICAALL Uganda Chapter;• Responsible for mobilizing, managing and coordination of resources and ensure sound financial management practices;• Maintain oversight of financial control to ensure appropriate and prudent utilization of funds and other resources under AMICAALL care, in accordance with relevant policies, agreements, regulations and legislation.• Coordinate the implementation of AMICAALL local and regional governments in Uganda;• Direct the establishment of effective and efficient management and operating structures and systems of AMICAALL Uganda Programme• Interface and network with government, AIDS Development Partners, donors, CSOs and other key stakeholders to harness mutual and productive relationships to advance HIV and AIDS response and advocacy in urban areas;• Represent AMICAALL at relevant local and international meetings, conferences, Committees and coalitions;• Provide technical leadership, supervision and guidance to staff to maximize use of human and financial resources of the organization and ensure delivery of quality outputs;• Provide strategic guidance to the development of programs, project proposals, organizational and financial plans consistent with the goals and strategies approved by the Alliance Executive Council (Board of Directors);• Provide leadership in the implementation of programs, plans and policies authorized by the Board;• Convene statutory meetings of the Alliance Executive Council (Board) and AMICAALL National Technical and Advisory Committee (ANTAC) as required and as necessary;• Act as the Ex-Officio and Secretary to the Alliance Executive Council (AEC), including providing the necessary technical support and advise at their meetings and other related operations;Academic Qualification and Experience:Possession of a Master’s Degree preferably in Public Health, Public Administration, social sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized University is a must. Additional training in project planning and management, health management, institutional management and monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.Experience (minimum 7 years) working in health field with focus on HIV and AIDS and proven track record in senior management with experience and demonstrated skill in supervising staff and building dynamic teams in an organisation offering services similar to those of AMICAALL.Attractive and competitive salary package will be offered depending on the current market rates. Contract period is one year, renewable depending on availability of funding.Please apply in confidence to the Country Director giving contact details of three referees.Please send application, resume, and names of 2 professionalThe Country Director, AMICAALL-UgandaPlot 5 Martyr’s Road, Ntinda Ministers’ VillageP.O. Box 26323 Kampala, UGANDATel:+256414250102; Email: amicaall@amicaalluganda.orgClosing Date for Administrative assistant and Information and communicationClosing Date for Country Director post is 6th July 2014 at 5pm. Onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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