EDIS System Engineer Job Vacancy at CNOOC Uganda Limited

Job Title: EDIS SYSTEM ENGINEER

About this Job:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).

As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

EDIS SYSTEM ENGINEER
Location: Kampala.
Primary Function: Manage, create and maintain the Engineering Data Information System (EDIS) for the various Department needs.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze user requirements.
• Maintain the EDIS system through timely review in order to improve its efficiency.
• Manage the installation processes.
• Participate in standardization meetings.
• Coordinate acquisition of new hardware.
• Develop specifications, create tests and install interfaces.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Line Manager.

Requirement:
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field majoring in Computer programming and Systems management.
• At least 8 years experience working in the related field from middle to large scale organizations.
• Good knowledge in Computer programming, IT Basics and Computer Engineering.
• Excellent at system management.
• Hands-on individual with good maintenance skills in computer hardware and software.
• Understanding of E&P Operations in Uganda.


HOW TO APPLY
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED into ONE PDF document to the email address below:
recruitment@cnoocuganda.com
Please DO NOT attach any oilier documents.
Quote the |OB TITLE being applied for in the Subject of your email e.g “Document Controller” and apply for only ONE post.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted within a period of 2 weeks following the advert cut-off date.

DEADLINE IS MONDAY 4th JUNE 2012 at:5:00PM

Hardware Engineer Jobs in Uganda at CNOOC Uganda Limited

Job Title: HARDWARE ENGINEER

About this Job:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).

As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

HARDWARE ENGINEER
Location: Kampala.
Primary Function: To provide expert service on the planning, installation, upgrade, repair and maintenance or operations of the infrastructure components including the server and its storage, and ensures compatibility with existing information systems

Responsibilities:
• Supervise the operation of the server and storage systems and submit system technical reports to Management.
• Evaluate, select, implement, and support the infrastructure components.
• Respond to and troubleshoot network and system alarms
• Develop training programs to ensure continued progress in the maintenance of technical system proficiency and interface with the server and storage users.
• Participate in IT system construction projects and provide corresponding hardware solutions to fulfill user needs.
• Participate in the research and improvement of device physical and OS security technology and provide solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of technical support.
• Authorize documents on common issues and solutions in order to build the knowledge base.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Line Manager.

Requirement:
Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent.
At least 4 years experience performing hardware engineering tasks on projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Extensive knowledge in IT infrastructure hardware and peripherals.
• Experience with site installation planning, preparation, checkout, and deploying systems to the field.
• Good knowledge of IT infrastructure operation, maintenance and backup.
• Good understanding of servers, virtualization and storage technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of platforms such as Windows, Linux and Unix.
• Good knowledge of major device manufactory and products.
• Good knowledge of the network and related protocol.
• Broad technical knowledge of IT infrastructure.
• Understanding of E&P Operations in Uganda.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED into ONE PDF document to the email address below:
recruitment@cnoocuganda.com
Please DO NOT attach any oilier documents.
Quote the |OB TITLE being applied for in the Subject of your email e.g “Document Controller” and apply for only ONE post.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted within a period of 2 weeks following the advert cut-off date.

DEADLINE IS MONDAY 4th JUNE 2012 at:5:00PM

Fleet Coordinator Job Vacancy at CNOOC Uganda Limited

Job Title: FLEET COORDINATOR

About this Job:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).

As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

FLEET COORDINATOR
Location: Kampala.
Primary Function: To ensure punctual coordination and safe transportation Company staff and property at all times.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure a punctual and well planned time table for the drivers and cars available on a daily, weekly, monthly basis; or as required.
• Ensure vehicles are in good mechanical condition and a fueled in time.
• Plan, direct and coordinate transit systems.
• Prepare cost analysis, periodic management and operational reports.
• Timely coordination of all the travel schedules in the various Departments.

Requirement:
Requirements:
•.Bachelor’s Degree/ Higher Diploma majoring in Mechanics or equivalent
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• At least 2 years experience in transport coordination in middle-large scale Organizations.
• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics.
• Good knowledge of the rules and regulations governing Transportation in Uganda.
• Safety awareness for multinational Companies.


HOW TO APPLY
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED into ONE PDF document to the email address below:
recruitment@cnoocuganda.com
Please DO NOT attach any oilier documents.
Quote the JOB TITLE being applied for in the Subject of your email e.g “Document Controller” and apply for only ONE post.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted within a period of 2 weeks following the advert cut-off date.

DEADLINE IS MONDAY 4th JUNE 2012 at:5:00PM

Information System Administrator Jobs at CNOOC Uganda Limited

Job Title: Information System Administrator

About this Job:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).

As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

INFORMATION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Kampala.
Primary Function: To supervise, assign, conduct research, review, participate and be responsible for information systems such as data management, telecommunications, or the installation and maintenance of professional application systems.

Responsibilities:
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to all staff.
• Evaluates and plans for the information system needs of the department and prepares the budget for information system projects.
• Provides recommendations and writes justifications for system upgrades and purchases of new hardware/software.
• Performs complex work in the design, development and maintenance of computerized information systems and diagnoses server management issues..
• Interprets regulations to determine impact on assigned system functions; develops system modifications to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares user manuals and procedures defining system requirements for data collection, update and inquiry activities; reviews documentation to ensure that system requirements are met.
• Develops and maintains vendor relationships, including participating in contract negotiations.
• Ensures work quality and adherences to established policies and procedures and performs technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Requirement:
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualifications in Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5 years minimum experience in Information System Administration -3 of which should be at IT supervisory and management level.
• Extensive knowledge in database, OS (UNIX based), system security
and backup.
• Good knowledge of Information System Administration. Good understanding of servers, virtualization and storage technologies. Broad technical knowledge of IT infrastructure.


How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED into ONE PDF document to the email address below:
recruitment@cnoocuganda.com
Please DO NOT attach any oilier documents.
Quote the |OB TITLE being applied for in the Subject of your email e.g “Document Controller” and apply for only ONE post.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted within a period of 2 weeks following the advert cut-off date.

DEADLINE IS MONDAY 4th JUNE 2012 at:5:00PM

Country Representative Job Vacancy at ARK Uganda

Job Title: COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE
ARK (Absolute Return for Kids)
About this Job:
ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) is an international not for profit organisation whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. ARK maximises its impact by creating and managing innovative programmes which it rigorously researches, monitors and evaluates to ensure the work it undertakes is effective and sustainable. It works in education (UK, India, Uganda), health (Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe) and child protection (Eastern Europe).

ARK has recently partnered with PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools) on the Partnerships for Public Education (PPE) Programme. This aims to demonstrate a model of delivering affordable quality secondary education through public-private partnerships. ARK is now seeking a new Country Representative who is passionate about positively impacting children through helping to develop a growing network of high quality, sustainable secondary schools delivering a relevant education for children in rural Uganda, and using the evidence collected to improve secondary education at a national and later international level.

Main Purpose of the Job
The Country Representative will be responsible for the successful implementation of the Partnerships for Public Education (PPE) programme, together with the Managing Director of PEAS, our partner organisation. This person will:
• Provide leadership, guidance and strategic direction to the design and implementation of the programme
• Undertake programme management, including planning and budgeting
• Oversee programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting and research
• Build ARK’s profile in Uganda and buitd and manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Influence policy at a national level
• Manage the ARK team and, operations in Uganda
• Deliver ARK reporting requirements and communications
Over time, this role has the potential to look for future opportunities for ARK in Uganda, potentially to include our other themes of Health and Child Protection.

Requirement:
Qualifications and Experience
• An individual with excellent strategic thinking, a willingness to challenge the status quo and to bring innovative approaches
• Ability to effectively and rapidly build strong relationships at a senior level
• A strong minded, capable and results orientated individual who is able to develop and execute plans
• Proven track record of effective programme design and implementation with evidence of results
• Ability to communicate in a compelling and succinct way
• Experience of policy influencing preferable
• Evidence of passion for improving children’s Jives
• At least 5 years senior management experience in the development sector, preferably in the education sector

The post will be based in Kampala, with some travel to the project sites. There is a preference for national candidates. An attractive local salary will be offered dependent on experience.


How to apply:
To see the full programme and job description, please go to the ARK website at http://www.arkonlie.org/contact-us/work-for-ark. You will also find an application form, to be submitted alongside a CV (of no more than 3 pages). The deadline for all applications is Monday 28th May 2012, 11am (EAT). All applications should be returned to ark.recruitment@arkonline.org. Please include your name and the role title in your message heading. If you have not heard from us by 15th June, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.

Resource Development and Communications (RD&C) Manager Job Vacancy at Habitat for Humanity Uganda

Job Title: Resource Development and Communications (RD&C) Manager

About this Job:
Habitat for Humanity Uganda is an Ecumenical Christian NGO running Programs and Projects that seek to eliminate Poverty Housing in several areas in Uganda. We are inviting applications to fill the position of Resource Development and Communications Manager at the National Office.
Resource Development and Communications (RD&C) Manager (Re-advertised)
Reports to: The National Director
Job summary:

The Resource Development and Communications Manager is responsible for encouraging, maintaining and enhancing the HFH Ugandans RD&C Department’s relationships with its donors. This position seeks to enhance the Habitat brand in Uganda through strategic communication initiatives with our partners and ensuring consistent messaging of brand and logo. The Manager will perform this role either as a program team lead, a program team member, or as a thematic knowledge manager.
Specifically:

• Work closely with the National Director on strategies for the development of HFH Uganda’s partnerships, with particular reference to resource development opportunities.
• Research external opportunities for support of HFH Uganda particularly in locating, contacting and soliciting, of relevant potentially supportive diaspora and follow up.
• Work in concert with the National Director to identify mechanisms for appropriate relationship building, promotion and marketing.
• Ensuring that mechanisms are in place to enhance HFH Uganda’s image with foundations, corporate, organizations and associations.
• Conduct systematic and ongoing prospecting activities to maintain an adequate pipeline of potential partnerships in Uganda’s geographic territory.
• Qualify prospects and design effective proposals that match HFH Uganda’s strategic plan.
• Write compelling proposals and oversee the development of reports.
• Prepare and present quarterly and annual appreciation reports and updates to communicate the results of the program, celebrate its successes.
• Analyze and define major strategies to expand Habitat Uganda’s role in global arena to maximize return for Habitat.
• Establish strong relationships with AME RD&C team and HFHI global team. Lead the collaborative development efforts among Habitat for Humanity entities.
• Provide accurate activity and pipeline reports and revenue forecasts as required.
• Guide, the strategic direction for communication of HFH Uganda’s plans and accomplishments.
• Develop effective strategies to enhance HFH brand in Uganda, cultivate new communications partnerships and position Habitat as an leader in housing in Uganda.
« Guide strategic planning process for Habitat to communications/ public relations needs.
• Analyze and report on communication impact. Mentor and develop emerging talent among HFH Uganda team.
• Function as an executive contact in key partnerships and prospects throughout the programme.
• Maintain integrity of content used in editorial and marketing communications materials published by and within AME.
• Edit, amend and rewrite materials to raise awareness about Habitat activities and for homeowners and partners, in multimedia or broadcast channels; in external publications; and/ or in Habitat publications and outlets.
• Research and originate stories (occasionally involving field trips), scripts, presentations, marketing and advertising copy as required.

Requirement:
Skills Requirements:
• Strong English language writing and editing skills, preferably of an editor’s eye for detail.
• 3-5 years of experience grant/proposal writing. Ideal candidates will also have experience writing proposals for or working with specific donors such as USAID, EU, World Bank.
. Ability to work in cross functional teams and reporting to a variety of donors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Internet Explorer, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access.
• Creative thinker needed for the creation and formulation of plans, contracts and proposal; intensive research, using both written and electronic means; ability to quickly and accurately assess and qualify donor prospects.
• Willingness to communicate and affirm the Christian principles of Habitat for Humanity.


How to apply:
Qualifying candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter, a detailed CV including telephone Contacts and at least three professional referees. These should be submitted to the National Director at the address below no later than 31st May 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Apply to:
The National Director Habitat For Humanity Uganda P.O. Box 9873, Kampala Telephone: 041 501457 / 0392 760802 Email: noffice@hlhuganda.org

Communications Officer Job Vacancy at National Curriculum Development Centre

Job Title: Communications Officer

About this Job:
Background
Life Ministry of Education and Sports of the Government of Uganda has taken a decision to undertake a thorough reform of the lower secondary education curriculum under the implementation of the Universal Post-Primary Education and Training Project (UPPET). Government of Uganda has secured financing from the World Bank towards support of this reform process. This is a five year program and the officer will be stationed at NCDC premises, Kyambogo
THE DRAFT OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (NCDC) JOB ADVERT

Post: Communications Officer
Responsible to: The Deputy Director, NCDC.
Age: 30 – 45 years
Scale: CD 6
Terms of employment:
Years contract but renewable annually

Duties:
• Management of communication from the NCDC Management, Team leader CURASSE and working closely with specialists and the CURASSE consultants.
• Communicate information about CURASEE and getting feedback from the public.
• Advocating for the reform.
• Developing a brand for NCDC, including style guidelines, for all communications from NCDC.
• Updating the public on the activities of CURASSE and other NCDC activities
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Requirement:
Qualifications:
• A degree.in Mass communication with a bias in Public Relations or a relevant professional qualification in development management or communications from a recognized institution. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
Personal specifications and experience
• Must have at least 6 years experience in working as a Public Relations Officer preferably in a public institution.
• MUST be conversant with Microsoft packages as well as presentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Knowledgeable about the education sector in Uganda.
• Knowledgeable of government and non¬government organizations structures at all levels.
• Well developed interpersonal, intercultural and negotiation skills.
• Skills in supporting effective implementation of a communications strategy.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people, including public officials, the media, and consultants to deliver programme objectives


How to apply:
Applications’ are therefore invited from appropriately qualified Ugandans for the following post available for immediate filling at the National Curriculum Development Centre and Uganda Curriculum, Assessment and Examination Reform (CURASSE). NCDC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Closing date for applications is two weeks from the date of this publication. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 6 copies of: the application letter indicating three (3) referees, a detailed CV, Photocopies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts should be submitted to:
The Coordinator, CURASSE Project/National Curriculum Development Centre, P. O. Box 7002, Kampala.
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Administrative Assistant Jobs at Malteser International

Job Title: Administrative Assistant



Job Description


Contract Period: Starting in July till the end of the year with possible extension

Closing Date: 08.06.2012

 Qualifications required:

The ideal candidate should possess:
 Diploma or Degree in Secretarial, Business or Office Management studies.
 Experience with Logistics and Secretarial Management.
 Good knowledge in Office Support Functions.
 Intermediate word processing skills and experience in using spreadsheets.
 Some knowledge in supervisory practices.
 Some knowledge in financial record keeping.


How to Apply


Application including CV and references to be sent to:

The Senior Administrator
Malteser International
Regional Office for the Great Lakes
P.O. Box 12433
Kampala
Tel: 0312265644
Email to: salma.salim@malteser-africa.org

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

Social Worker Job Vacancy at The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Title: Social Worker


Job Description


Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments.”
-Elizabeth Glaser

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries and at 4,700 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of nearly 1,300—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

The Foundation has received funding from USAID/Uganda for a five-year cooperative agreement in 13 districts in the south-western region of Uganda with the goal of increasing access to, coverage of and utilization of quality comprehensive tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services. The STAR SW project has four main objectives:

1. To strengthen decentralized HIV/TB service delivery system, with emphasis on health center IVs, IIIs and community outreaches.
2. To improve quality and efficiency of HIV/TB services within health facilities and Community Service Organizations /groups.
3. To strengthen networks and referrals systems to improve access to, coverage of and utilization of HIV/TB services.
4. To intensify demand generation activities for HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment service.

The STAR-SW project will provide a comprehensive service package of HIV counseling and testing (HCT), prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), HIV/AIDS chronic care services, HIV/TB collaborative services, community based directly observed TB treatment-short course (CB-DOTS); and antiretroviral treatment (ART) for both ARV-naïve people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) and the transitioned TREAT supported PLHIV currently receiving ART. This program will foster the development of strong partnerships with other district-based TB and HIV/AIDS programs in each of the regions in order to improve coordination; expand the referral network; and ensure more efficient use of resources.
POSITIONS (2)

JOB TITLE: Social Worker

DEPARTMENT: Community Linkages and Demand Generation

LOCATION: Mbarara
Reporting Relations:

Social Worker reports to the Director Community Linkages and Demand Generation

Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to support the STAR –SW Project by ensuring that critical services for HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care and treatment are interconnected through strong referral networks, linkages, client follow up as well as overseeing the demand generation processes for HIV/AIDS and TB services in 13 STAR- SW supported districts. The position holder is to ensure effective co-coordination, linkages between communities and health facilities in order to deliver comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB services to individuals and families in the STAR-SW Project.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures the technical soundness of STAR SW/EGPAF’s community and HIV prevention strategies by updating STAR SW project staff and implementing partners on technical advances and lessons learned around the world.
• Ensures that STAR SW/EGPAF’s implementation strategies and performance goals are in accordance with national and international standards for HIV prevention, care and treatment.
• Provides technical guidance during the development of STAR SW/ EGPAF’s annual work plan and participates in the planning and budgeting activities, especially in regard to HIV prevention and community services.
• Supports other quality assurance activities in liaison with the Quality Improvement team as required.
• Integrates technical support in the key program areas supported by STAR SW and provides technical guidance to the district teams for work plan development to ensure successful implementation of the project.
• Setting up and running HIV prevention and community services and track progress at individual sites through site visits and district reports, in collaboration with M.O.H and the EGPAF program team. These services include but are not limited to: Home based care, psychosocial support groups, AB, supporting the accelerated enrolment of HIV positive children and members of their families and support their retention in care, and the establishment and strengthening of a referral network model that facilitates linkages between different delivery points to ensure delivery of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB services.
• In liaison with DHTs, ensure that MOH structures of VHTs are functional in the districts
• Provides technical leadership for identified CSOs/CBOs/ PLHIV networks, the different cadres of community volunteers and VHTs to ensure effective services at community and health facility levels.
• Coordinates technical reporting according to defined reporting schedule and writes regular monitoring and technical reports as required and contribute to EGPAF’s reports.
• Assists in identifying, documenting, disseminating and scaling up best practices in TB and HIV and writes regular monitoring and technical reports as required and contribute to EGPAF’s reports.
• Represents EGPAF and STAR SW project in the supported districts and at national level as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Abilities Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Sciences, Development studies or other relevant discipline and/or a master’s degree in Public Health or other related discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience working in HIV/AIDS prevention, care & treatment.
• Hands-on knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing and monitoring community activities for HIV prevention, PMTCT, clinical care and Pediatric care programs.
• Sound understanding of current issues and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS and especially PMTCT, ART and HCT.
• Training Skills
• Experience in community participation methodologies
• Knowledge of relevant local languages
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking. Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.




How to Apply


Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Please send cover letter and CV to:

The Country Director/COP
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero
P.O. Box 21127
Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants. Deadline for submission is June 15th , 2012
www.pedaids.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

District Based Program Officer Job Vacancy at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Title: District Based Program Officer


Job Description

Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments.”
-Elizabeth Glaser

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries and at 4,700 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of nearly 1,300—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

The Foundation has received funding from USAID/Uganda for a five-year cooperative agreement in 13 districts in the south-western region of Uganda with the goal of increasing access to, coverage of and utilization of quality comprehensive tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services. The STAR SW project has four main objectives:

1. To strengthen decentralized HIV/TB service delivery system, with emphasis on health center IVs, IIIs and community outreaches.
2. To improve quality and efficiency of HIV/TB services within health facilities and Community Service Organizations /groups.
3. To strengthen networks and referrals systems to improve access to, coverage of and utilization of HIV/TB services.
4. To intensify demand generation activities for HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment service.

The STAR-SW project will provide a comprehensive service package of HIV counseling and testing (HCT), prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), HIV/AIDS chronic care services, HIV/TB collaborative services, community based directly observed TB treatment-short course (CB-DOTS); and antiretroviral treatment (ART) for both ARV-naïve people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) and the transitioned TREAT supported PLHIV currently receiving ART. This program will foster the development of strong partnerships with other district-based TB and HIV/AIDS programs in each of the regions in order to improve coordination; expand the referral network; and ensure more efficient use of resources.

JOB TITLE: District Based Program Officer

DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services

LOCATION: Mbarara
Reporting Relation:

The District Based Program Officer report to the District Team Lead

Job Summary:

The District Based Program Officer will help to expand the comprehensive TB and HIV/AIDS Program. The Program Officer will work with the country team and will travel extensively to provide technical advice to the areas in which STAR SW/EGPAF is working. He/she will provide direct technical support and guidance to implementing partners at the
regional, district, sub-district and community levels.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance for comprehensive TB and HIV/AIDS programs by updating implementing partners on technical advances and lessons learned around the world.
• Assists team Leaders and District Based Officer in the development of overall TB and HIV/AIDS C&T partner strategy to support the National Strategy to provide national expansion of PMTCT, C&T, TB and associated care and support services in Uganda.

• Assists in setting up and running HIV clinical services and track progress at individual sites through site visits and district reports, in collaboration with M.O.H and the EGPAF program team.

• Provides technical guidance to the district teams for work plan development

• Provides technical guidance during the development of STAR SW/ EGPAF’s annual
work plan.

• Coordinates technical reporting according to defined reporting schedule, writes regular monitoring and technical reports as required and contribute to EGPAF’s reports
.

• Assists in identifying, documenting, disseminating and scaling up best practices in PMTCT and C&T.

• Represent EGPAF and STAR SW project in the supported districts and at national level.

• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

The qualified candidate will have a medical degree and/or a master’s degree in Public Health with at least:

• 5 years of professional experience working in HIV/AIDS prevention, care & treatment.
• Hands-on knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing and monitoring PMTCT, clinical care and Pediatric care programs.
• Practical experience in managing ART Services at district levels.
• Sound understanding of current issues and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS and especially PMTCT, ART and VCT.
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking. Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.




How to Apply


Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Please send cover letter and CV to:

The Country Director/COP
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero
P.O. Box 21127
Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants. Deadline for submission is June 15th , 2012
www.pedaids.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.