Executive Director Mildmay Uganda

Mildmay Uganda is an HIV/AIDS treatment and training center also providing technical support for Ministry of Health Systems to scale up comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in 18 districts of Central Uganda. Situated at Entebbe road, Lweza south of Kampala, Mildmay Uganda is seeking applications from experienced and motivated people interested in a rewarding career undertaking the challenging roles of.


1. Job title: Executive Director
Job Summary: Reporting to the Mildmay Uganda board, the Executive Director will be expected to provide overall strategic leadership and management to Mildmay Uganda so as to ensure the attainment of the organisation's strategic goals and accomplishment of its mission.

Job requirement

The successful applicant will be a strong practicing Christian who will uphold the Christian ethos of the organization, with a good reputation. S/he must have a Bachelors Degree in medicine or other health related field, a Master's Degree in a health-related field, and a post-graduate public management qualification with 10 years' work experience, at least 5 of which should have been at senior management level in an organization offering services in HIV/AIDS.
S/he will have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Health/medical issues, with a bias in HIV/AIDS; basic interventions of HIV/AIDS and rights of people living with HIV/AIDS; developments in HIV/ AIDS care in Uganda and internationally; national and international legislation and policies relating to HIV/AIDS.
Advanced levels of personal skills are required: making formal persuasive presentations to groups and dealing effectively with people across all segments of the community; policy development and analysis; strategy development; general management; financial management; leadership and team building; advocacy; and Resource Mobilization.
The individual must be comfortable with diversity, respectful of a wide range of faiths, beliefs and experiences, and exhibit a non-judgmental approach in human relations.

How to apply

Interested persons who meet the requirements should send their letters of intent to Country Director at Mildmay Uganda, Entebbe Road, Lweza at hr@mildmay.or.ug or through P.O. Box 24985, Kampala not later than Friday 02 September 2011.

Certified copies of academic transcripts, a full CV indicating current salary and other benefits should be provided, and two professional referees.