USAID Plan International Project Careers - HIV Services Coordinator at NU-HITES
Organisation: Plan InternationalFunding Source: USAID and DFID Project Title: Northern Uganda-Health Integration to Enhance Services (NU-HITES)Reports to: Sub Regional ManagerFounded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest child centered development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.Plan Uganda was awarded a 5-year Cooperative Agreement under the Northern Uganda-Health Integration to Enhance Services (NU-HITES) project to provide technical assistance and capacity building support for Northern Uganda in Malaria, AIDS and Tuberculosis, integrate additional support in Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH), Family Planning (FP) and nutrition; while prioritizing the strengthening of district-level health facilities. This project commenced in August 2012. In the course of Year two (2), the project secured additional funding from DFID to improve technical support to malaria activities and from the US Government together with other donors to strengthen referral networks maternal neonatal child activities in six districts in the region. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Actively participate in designing, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services so as to contribute to achievement of project targets.Offer technical support to the district health teams and CSO partners during annual work plan development, especially in regard to TB and HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment.Represent NU-HITES project in the TB and HIV technical working groups in the project supported districtsSignificantly contribute to NU-HITES periodic reports by coordinating and consolidating district reports on TB and HIV prevention, care, treatment service programs according to defined reporting schedules.Actively coordinate regular technical support mentorship and supervision for implementing districts to ensure quality and efficient implementation of HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment services.Participate in periodic technical review and planning meetings with project stakeholders, especially in regard to TB and HIV prevention, care and treatment services.Identify and document best practices in TB and HIV prevention including PMTCT, care and treatment.Work in liaison with other members of the Health Services Delivery team and the districts to ensure effective integration of TB and HIV ServicesEnsure that Plan’s child protection policy and guidelines are adhered to throughout project implementation.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should possess a Bachelor degree (preferred) in Medicine, Master’s Degree in Public Health or other Clinical disciplines will be an added advantageAdditional training in TB/HIV prevention, care and treatmentA minimum of five years’ professional working experience in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment Programmes in Public and/or private sectorSignificant experience of working with VHT and HIV/AIDS peer support networksPrior experience in HIV capacity building for health facility and community delivery teams.Comprehensive understanding of current policy developments in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment servicesDetailed knowledge and understanding of delivery of health services in a decentralized setting through districts and other stakeholdersDetailed understanding of the cultural and local context of working in Northern UgandaGood working knowledge of Microsoft office programmesAll suitably qualified candidates should send their letters of application, together with detailed and updated CVs, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history to: The Country Human Resources Manager, Plan Uganda.Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.orgPlan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.NB: Only soft copies of application will be considered and please indicate the position in the Subject line. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
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