Uganda: Partnership Development Officer - Alive Medical Services

About Global Health Corps

Global Health Corps (GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next generation of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we competitively recruit talented professionals (ages 21-30) from a range of sectors and backgrounds and place them in high-impact roles within partner organizations — including Clinton Health Access Initiative, Partners in Health, Planned Parenthood Global, and Government Ministries in Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda — working on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US, and Zambia.

GHC is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global health.

About Placement Organization

Alive Medical Services (AMS) is a recognized leader in providing innovative, comprehensive HIV treatment, support, and care. Our community-based clinic, located in (Namuwongo) Kampala, serves over 13,000 people including children, adolescents, women, and men. AMS provides all services free of charge in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. AMS has received numerous international awards recognizing the clinic for providing a wide range of high quality services.

Everyone who comes to AMS, including clients, visitors, and funders, immediately comments on the friendly and loving environment that is created by our dedicated and compassionate team members. AMS is deeply rooted in the community and the clinic’s approach to HIV treatment is one that has constantly evolved over the past 9 years to serve the specific needs of each patient. Our mission is to provide and model comprehensive prevention, care, treatment, and support of HIV and other health needs for our clientele using a holistic approach incorporating education, training, and research, to empower them to live a quality life. AMS understands the importance of treating each patient with love and dignity, while addressing their unique needs.

It is AMS’ comprehensive approach to services that sets the clinic apart and makes it a global leader in HIV care. These services include: voluntary HIV testing and counseling, in- and out-patient clinical care (including ART and prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections), psychosocial counseling and support, nutrition support and an organic gardening program, safe drinking water program, income generation groups, youth programming and activities, family planning, elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT), and full laboratory and pharmaceutical services.

AMS is dedicated to spreading knowledge and has taken part in numerous global forums to share best practices, including the 2014 International AIDS Conference.

Position Overview

The Partnership Development Officer will be based in Kampala and will fill an important role within the organization by working with senior management to increase and diversify AMS’ funding sources and strategic partnerships. This position is important in enabling and supporting the clinic’s continued growth and provision of top quality care.

The Partnership Development Officer will work with leadership to continue developing and implementing a robust and comprehensive resource mobilization plan. This will include: building and strengthening partnerships with a wide variety of local and international organizations; and increasing the diversity of funding sources, including identifying new funding opportunities with governments, multilateral agencies, local and international public and private donors and foundations, and developing online fundraisers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued development and implementation of a robust and comprehensive resource mobilization plan for AMS that prioritizes funding sustainability and diversification


• Work with AMS senior management to identify new funders at the local, national, regional, and international level


• Develop and submit written proposals to support AMS’ general budget and individual programs (e.g. nutrition support and organic gardening program, EMTCT, and youth programs etc.)


• Develop and manage AMS’ online fundraisers


• Identify new partnerships and strengthen existing partnerships to enhance AMS’ ability to offer a comprehensive range of patient services (including income generation groups, nutrition support and organic gardening program, and youth programs etc.)


• Assist with donor reporting and build the capacity of AMS staff in this area


• Work with the Communication and Knowledge Management Officer to strengthen fundraising efforts

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in resource mobilization/fundraising, including proposal development, grant writing, and organizing online fundraisers


• Excellent writing skills


• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills


• Strong initiative and the ability to think creatively


• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team


• Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple projects and tasks


• The candidate should be flexible, reliable, and committed to AMS’ vision and mission

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Two plus years’ experience in resource mobilization/fundraising, including proposal development, grant writing, and organizing online fundraisers


• A degree in public health or development


• A good understanding of the HIV/AIDS funding/donor landscape


• Experience engaging with a range of donors, including governments, multilateral agencies, and local and international public and private donors and foundations

Fellowship Logistics

During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:

• A living stipend of $550/month


• Housing and utilities


• Health insurance


• A professional development grant of $600


• An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year


• Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats

*Note: The living stipend and the completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.

Living and Working in Uganda: Fellows are provided with housing and utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on the placement organization and location within the country. Fellows placed at AMS will be provided with housing in Kampala, an urban center and capital of Uganda.

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