DEADLINE: 24/04/2024

Prevention Officer (9)

Contract

DUTY STATION: Nakasongola,Kyankwanzi,Kibaale,Nakaseke,Kiboga

Job Summary

The job holder will be responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of GC.7 (HIV/TB) project activities in the supported districts.

Overall Responsibilities

Take lead in planning, coordination and implementation of GC.7 (HIV/TB) project activities in the cluster districts.
Provide technical assistance during implementation of the GC.7 (HIV/TB) funded activities through planning, mobilizing and on-site implementation of activities based on the project’s technical approach and national guidelines.
Work closely with the Data Officers to update and maintain the GC.7 (HIV/TB) activity tracker regularly.
Conduct timely documentation of achievements from activities implemented and ensure monthly and quarterly reporting of project achievements in collaboration with the Data Officers.
Establish and/or strengthen collaborations with key stakeholders including; comprehensive partners, civil society, and district and community structures for effective and efficient implementation of the GC.7 (HIV/TB) project funded activities.
Plan, organise and conduct periodic performance review meetings for sharing progress with stakeholders.
Strengthen referrals and linkages between community service delivery points and health facilities for target populations for HIV, TB, GBV and other SRH services.
Establish District Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and Community Quality Improvement teams to support implementation of risk reduction plans for targeted populations.
Develop periodic work plans, budgets, activity trip plans on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Represent the project in District meetings including extended DHT meetings, comprehensive partners’ meetings when invited and district technical working group activities where Baylor-Uganda is required to participate.
Document project success stories, case studies and blogs for sharing with a wider audience.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities and or health related discipline.
- At least two years’ work experience implementing AGYW/ABYM or DREAMS Initiatives is an added advantage.
2 Years Relevant Experience

NOTE:

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified UNEB certificates as well as certified University Transcripts

You must have at least a credit 6 in MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH at Ordinary Level (UCE). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested?

We look forward to hearing from you! Please apply directly using the apply button below. In case you have any further questions about the role, contact us on [email protected]

APPLY HERE: https://careers.baylor-uganda.org/jobs/513

About BAYLOR UGANDA

Industry: HEALTH

Location: UGANDA

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda (BFU) is a leading provider of Integrated, High-Quality, High Impact comprehensive HIV, TB, RMNCAH and global health security (GHS) services in Uganda. Baylor Foundation Uganda is an indigenous, not-for-profit organization established in 2006. Baylor Foundation Uganda has a long track record delivering strong return on investments with >USD 130 million donor funds efficiently managed. We are affiliated with Baylor International Paediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI), a network of Paediatric HIV care and treatment at Children’s Clinical Centers of Excellence (COE).