NGO Jobs - Program Officer at THETA ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Reports

to: Community Health

Initiatives Manager

THETA Uganda Limited is a National

Non-Governmental Organization established in 1995. Our primary mission is to

improve health of society through strengthening collaboration between the

traditional and biomedical health care systems through advocacy, research,

capacity development, partnerships and service-linkages.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
In

charge of developing and implementing advocacy strategies and corresponding

activities to advance specific policy change in support of Maternal, Newborn

and Child Health; Non Communicable Diseases; and HIV and AIDS including Key

Populations

·        
Routinely

inform national level policy efforts with lessons and information learned at

the district level

·        
Build

and grow partnerships and networks with key actors, stakeholders, and partners

working in the areas of Maternal, Newborn and Child; Non Communicable Diseases

and HIV and AIDS

·        
Actively

monitor and report on financial and political commitments relative to Maternal,

Newborn and Child; Non Communicable Diseases; and HIV and AIDS

·        
Build

on THETA’s current programs to develop and strengthen relationships with

targeted policy makers, key opinion leaders and partners to promote prioritized

policy changes at district and national level.

·        
Organize

and plan events, including meetings, workshops, forums, trainings, and

conferences as needed to make progress with prioritized policy changes.

·        
Support

local organizations to engage with program implementers and decision makers to

mobilize advocacy agendas.

·        
Contribute

to the development and dissemination of cross-organizational advocacy lessons

learned.

·        
Keenly

track the reporting requirements and participating report preparation as

necessary.

·        
Mentor

and supervise community based volunteers

Qualifications,

Skills and Experience: 

·        
The

ideal candidate for the Program Officer Job should hold a Bachelor’s degree in

social sciences, public health, development studies, nursing

·        
At

least three years of relevant work experience. Prior work in direct advocacy

required.

·        
Demonstrated

ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues in a concise,

compelling, and easily understandable manner, including the ability to analyze

and draft policy.

·        
Demonstrated

success in planning and coordinating advocacy activities to support policy

goals.

·        
Demonstrated

ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with government

personnel and NGO partners

·        
Extensive

knowledge and understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural

context of Uganda.

·        
Familiarity

with global and national strategies that govern Maternal, Newborn and Child

Health; Non Communicable Diseases; and HIV and AIDS including Key Populations

·        
Expert

computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, and Outlook.

·        
Willingness

to travel up-country as necessary

All candidates are encouraged to send

their applications via e-mail to: theta@thetaug.org.

NB: Only successful candidates

will be contacted.