Assistant Mobilization Officer – VMMC Non-profit Careers – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

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Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Regional Team
Leader
                                     
About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit
organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health
specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems
with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity
Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory
services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John
Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
About CDC / PEPFAR Project:
IDI received funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)/PEPFAR, IDI is implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the
Kampala region of Uganda under the project: “Accelerating epidemic control in
Kampala region of Uganda through scale up of evidence based and high impact
interventions towards achievement of UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets.”
Job Summary: The Assistant
Mobilization Officer will ensure that mobilization of eligible males for
circumcision is done and that the targeted numbers of men coming for
circumcision per a facility per day is achieved /surpassed. The incumbent will
work with the Mobilization Officer, to generate plans that will lead to
reaching and bringing the targeted men for circumcision. He / She will also be
responsible for setting up, coordinating and overseeing the different teams
doing mobilization of men for circumcision on behalf of the project in the
Kampala-Wakiso Region.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The
    jobholder will plan, design and oversee the implementation of the demand
    creation plan for SMC services amongst the communities in the
    Kampala – Wakiso Region.
  • Adopt
    the existing MOH SMC mobilization strategy to suit the different project
    sites.
  • Organize
    and oversee the mobilization of clients for circumcision across all VMMC
    sites.
  • Participates
    as a full member of the expanded VMMC team by communicating
    effectively and liaising with other members of the coordination team.
  • On
    behalf of IDI, will implement the following strategies in the rollout of
    Safe Male Medical Circumcision:
    • Adopt and implement the MoH
      comprehensive SMC communication strategy.
    • Develop a brand name –
      emphasizing safety, no pain and benefits of SMC
    • Develop and disseminate SMC
      and HIV prevention messages in appropriate languages targeting primary
      and secondary audiences in the communities.
    • Advocacy for SMC at national,
      district and community level promoted.
    • Engage CBOs, health marketing
      organizations and media to drum up support for SMC.       
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Infectious
    Diseases Institute (IDI) Assistant Mobilization Officer – VMMC job
    placement should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
    degree in Social Work and Social Administration, social sciences, Mass
    communication or related field.
  • Possession
    of a post graduate training in public health, Project Planning and Management
    or a communication field is an added advantage
  • A minimum of three years of proven working experience in mobilizing
    communities to utilize health services.
  • At
    least two years of experience managing community mobilization teams
  • Excellent
    oral presentation skills
  • Ability
    to work with little or no supervision.
  • Possess
    key personal competences in Team and communication skills, networking and
    partnership skills.
  • Previous
    experience in mobilization for SMC will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons may apply through e-mail
or hand-deliver their application letter with a detailed CV, copies of academic
credentials with at least two referees to:
The Manager Human Resources,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline:  31st May 2017
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