Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) INGO Jobs - Intervention Coordinator
Organisation: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)Reports to: Project CoordinatorThe Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the ?ght against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries and at 4,700 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States.The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners over the last 25 years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States and new infections in children have declined by 51% worldwide.Job Summary: The Intervention Coordinator will technically support the strengthening of the Uganda component of a multi- country project focused on increasing access, retention, and follow up of PMTCT and Pediatric HIV Care services at the community level. The incumbent will also support the implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the community intervention programs. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Technically support the implementation of the project core activities and strengthen community linkages to increase demand, access and retention in the MNCHI PMTCT in collaboration District Health Teams, local leaders and existing community groups.Provide supervision of the implementation of community activities including leadership engagement and community days.Actively coordinate development of district work plans and supervisory support for the development and implementation of community action plans for the ACCLAIM project.Train, mentor and coach community leaders and other community resource persons in implementing their advocacy role in MNCH/PMTCT.Actively facilitate data collection from community interventions; review and provide feedback to the community leaders; members of the community action plan and health facility teams; and support the development of the performance improvement plans.Responsible for timely prepare and submit activity and monthly reports on the project activity implementation progressOversee project finances and other resources related to implementation of activities in the assigned district in line with the Foundation finance guidelines.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The USAID EGPAF Intervention Coordinator should hold a degree in Social Sciences, Nursing, or Public HealthRelated community health qualifications will be an added advantageAt least three to five years’ experience implementing community health programs especially those related to Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health including PMTCTGood working knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS andMNCH/PMTCT issues in the health sectorGood knowledge and understanding of research methodologies, research ethics would be an added advantageStrong written and verbal communication skillsPossess the ability and willingness to reside in the project area with frequent travel to the fieldDetailed working knowledge of community structures, cultural practices in south western Uganda is essentialAll those interested in working with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation are invited to send their cover letters and updated CVs to:Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, NakaseroP.O. Box 21127, Kampala, UgandaE-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
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