Protecting Families
against HIV/AIDS (PREFA) is an indigenous Ugandan Non- Governmental
Organization (NGO) with a historical focus on Prevention of
Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT).
In preparation for its three year CSF funded project, Reduction of
New HIV Infections through Enhanced Community Engagement in Combination
HIV Prevention in Arua District, PREFA is seeking qualified candidates
to fill the following position:
Job Title: Project Officer -Technical
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
Duration: 36 Months
Work Station: Arua
Gross Salary: Ushs 21,295.922 pa.
Job Summary:
The project officer – technical will support the project coordinator
in the design and implementation of PREFA activities in Arua district to
ensure PREFA provides compatible data supportive of program and donor
reporting requirements. In addition, s/he will report to the project
coordinator on the status of the project and promote capacity
strengthening through mentoring and training in areas related to
HIV/AIDS prevention.
Key Result Areas:
- Work closely with the project coordinator, project officer M&E
to design and implement field activities associated with Combination
HIV/AIDS prevention.
- Assist in the preparation of detailed implementation plans (DIP) consistent with the project objectives and expected outputs.
- Mentor VHTs and other persons in the community on Combination
HIV/AIDS prevention strategies and project goals and objectives to
increase uptake.
- Increase number of clients identified in the community accessing services at health facilities.
- Collect data across health centers and targeted sub counties/parishes in Arua district M&E unit.
- Participate in the establishment, registration and supervision of CBOs that will implement project activities in Arua.
- Facilitate meetings at different levels in the community according
to the DIP and convey the findings and minutes to the Project
Coordinator.
- Participate in the formulation of IEC materials, media messages and radio shows for HIV/AIDS prevention in the project area.
- Regularly and continuously update and document performance indicators for monitoring community activities.
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Requirement:
- Diploma in a medical field; Nursing, Clinical Officer with experience in project planning and implementation.
- Training in Counselling
- Working experience in the management of HIV/AIDS care at community level, preferably in an NGO
- Good community mobilization skills
- Knowledge of designing IEC instruments and implementing community mobilization interventions
- Good understanding of current issues and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS, especially PMTCT, VCT and ART,
- Skills in computer application including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet,
- Interpersonal, Mentoring and Report writing skills;
- Willingness to move through the district rural settings interacting
with health workers, community resource persons and leaders
implementing the project.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle and possess a driving permit.
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How to apply:
Send to: The Executive Director, Protecting
Families Against HIV/AIDS, (PREFA) Plot 71 Lithuli Avanue Bugolobi, P.O.
Box 25769, Kampala, Uganda |
