Project Officer – Technical at Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)

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Location: Arua, Uganda
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
Duration: 36 Months
Gross Salary: Ushs 21,295,992 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 OIP and convey Ihe 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.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
  • 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 ol current issues and developments in the Held 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 lo 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
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send a letter of application, copies of testimonials and certificates, current Curriculum Vitae. Telephone contact and 3 referees to the address below. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Send to:
The Executive Director
Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)
Plot 71 Lithuli Avenue Bugolobi,
P.O. Box 25769, Kampala, Uganda
Closing Date: 10th September 2012

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