Organisation Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
City Kampala
Country Uganda
Category Management
Job Description
Reporting to the Project Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Program Officer will support implementation of innovative community and facility interventions aimed at improving the demand and uptake of EMTCT and reproductive health services in the supported districts in the South Western region. The Program Officer will work with the country team and will travel extensively to provide technical support to health workers and community health teams in EMCT service provision.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide technical support in the development of district work plans to implement OHTA project activities in the districts of support
Capacity building of health workers in goal-oriented ANC and ensuring improved ANC through organizing training and mentoring of health workers on goal-oriented ANC implementation
Facilitate the adoption of continuous quality improvement (Ql) methodologies in routine MNCH service provision through mentoring and supervision of staff in MNCH to ensure improved ANC and PNC services and supportive counselling for HIV-positive women and families. Participate in advocacy efforts through increasing awareness and buy-in for eMTCT agenda of leaders at various levels of society (religious, politicians at district, parish &sub-county councils) on the importance of GOAL-oriented ANC, male involvement, and Option B+. Update, orient, and equip community structures (i.e. VHT peer educators) to carry out sensitization of communities on MNCH and eMTCT Participate in designing and scaling up of innovative programs to improve the involvement of the men in MNCH and EMTCT Participate in the roll-out and implementation of the new MOH male involvement strategy at the sites of support.
Support district and site teams to develop appropriate action plans to implement male involvement strategy and provision of male-friendly
Support health workers and community follow-up structures (VHTs) to strengthen follow up for pregnant women and HIV-exposed infant. Coordinate the implementation of project quarterly PMCT performance review meetings at the respective district level and support teams to develop improvement plans.
Provide activity reports and participates in other technical reporting according to defined reporting schedule, writes regular monitoring and technical reports as required
Assists in identifying, documenting, disseminating and scaling up best practices in PMTCT and C&T.
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or a degree in Nursing (reproductive health) from a recognized institution and must be registered with the relevant professional body.
Having a master’s degree in Community/Public Health is an added advantage. 3 years of relevant working experience in PMTCT/EID Programs, with a reputable NGO and direct experience with government and donor representatives
Practical experience working with community programs and structures
Sound understanding of current issues and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS and especially PMTCT, ART and goal-oriented ANC.
Experience in mentoring health workers in PMTCT service provision Strong skills in teamwork and networking. Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
How to Apply
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Please send cover letter and CV to: THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR/CHIEF OF PARTY Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero P.O. Box 21127,Kampala, Uganda E-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants. Deadline for submission Is 13th September 2013. www.pedaids.org
