Protecting Families
against HIV/AIDS (PREFA) is an indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
that was formed to contribute to Uganda’s efforts in enhancing access to
quality HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and support services to families
with a historical focus on Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission.
PREFA is looking for
a competent pe
rson to fill the following position:
JOB TITLE: PROGRAM
MANAGER
Reports to:
Executive Director
Responsible for: Program
Officers, Training
Coordinator,
Community Liaison Officers and M&E Officers.
Work Station:
Kampala – Head Office (50% field work)
Duration: 1 year
Job Purpose:
The Program Manager
is responsible for the overall management of program activities, and leads a
team of professionals that will provide technical support to districts and
other partners implementing Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (eMTCT)
of HIV services in PREFA supported areas of Uganda. She/he will travel
extensively to provide this support and guidance at regional, district, and
community levels.
Key Result Areas:
1. Overall
coordination of respective PREFA programs and to ensure effective
implementation of program activities and attainment of desired results.
2. Provide technical
support to the program team.
3. A well-motivated
and skilled program team in place to provide high quality eMTCT services.
4. Ensure an
effective mechanism for obtaining fkedback on program implementation and
lessons learned are in place.
5. Ensure regular
program meetings tO review progress in implementation of eMTCT activities.
6. Operational plans
and budgets and standard operating procedures are in place for program
implementation.
7. Ensure timely
preparation and submission of program reports to the Ministry of Health and
PREFA donors as required.
8. Overall
management of program budget to ensure value for money. Required
Qualifications:
Minimum
Qualification: Medical Degree and Master’s Degree in Public Health or related
field.
Work Experience:
• At least 2 years
of experience in team management and 5 years of professional experience working
in HIV/AIDS prevention and care.
• Practical
experience working with partners at district and community level in HIV/AIDS
work. Good understanding of current issues and developments in the field of
HIV/AIDS and especially eMTCT, VCT and ART. Track record of working with Local
Government.
• Willingness to
work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.
• Strong skills in
Management, grant proposal writing and Networking with Excellent verbal
communication and writing skills. Competency in Microsoft Word, Power-Point,
Excel and Internet
Interested
candidates should send a current detailed CV, application letter, copies of
testimonials/ certificates and 3 references with telephone contact.
Send to:
The Executive
Director
Protecting Families
Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA) Plot 71 Lithuli Avenue Bugolobi,
P.O. Box 25769,
Kampala, Uganda.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
