Project Coordinator – Kamuli PMTCT Project Plan International

Founded over 70 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following positions to be based in Kamuli.

2. Project Coordinator – Kamuli PMTCT Project (Ref: PC.PMTCT)

Plan Uganda is implementing a four year comprehensive PMTCT Plus project in Kamuli District since Aug 2010 to July 2014). The project is being implemented together with the District Local Government and working with the community. Plan Uganda is seeking highly competent and committed staff to fill the vacant position of the Project Coordinator – PMTCT,

The Project Coordinator for the PMTCT Plus Project will report the Programme Unit Manager and will be the team leader for this project; the position is therefore both a technical and a managerial position. He/She will ensure that the PMTCT project objectives are realized to the satisfaction of the project stakeholders (Plan and her implementing partners, project sponsors and target community).



Major Responsibilities /Key result areas:

Develop timely and quality quarterly project implementation plans
Organize regular performance review meetings with the key project stakeholders
Ensure adequate stakeholder consultation and participation at all stages of the project implementation and further manage the project
Supervise the project facilitator(s) and ensure quality delivery of the project at all stages of project implementation
Compile and disseminate reports to the project stakeholders
Participate in developing terms of reference and supervising the work of partner organizations
Supervise and appraise the performance of the Project Facilitators
Be part of the participatory monitoring team
Ensure that the project documents are well maintained
Participate in operational research related to the project
Manage project resources efficiently and effectively in accordance with Plan Uganda policies and guidelines; and in compliance with grant conditions.


Requirement:

Essential Skills and Competencies:

A Degree in a health related field including Medicine., Nursing, Public health or any other related field
Strong team management skills and experience
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively with local partners
Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation. Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research.
Additional training in Public health and management of HIV programs
Demonstrated skill and experience in report writing and budget management,
Having at least 5 years experience with a minimum of three years experience in implementing of HIV/ PMTCT Plus interventions preferably with an International Non-Governmental Organization or typical PMTCT Plus Projects
Knowledge of holistic programming to ensure actualization of the PMTCT Plus component of the Project

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:

Suitably qualified candidates should submit electronic copies of not more than 2MB and their application letter with a CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of additional relevant certificates, names and contact details of three referees, plus salary history addressed to:

The People & Culture Manager, Plan Uganda Email: uqanda.recruitment@plan-internotional.org. Not later than 31st October, 2011.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 31st November. 2011. As a child centered development organization. Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.