Program Manager Job Opportunity at Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS

Job Title:  Program Manager
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 Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission. PREFA is looking for a competent person to fill the following positions:

Organisation: Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)
Reports to: Executive Director
Responsible for: Program Officers, Training Coordinator, Community Liaison Officer and M&E Officers.
Work Station: Kampala - Head Office (50% field work)
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 feedback 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.
 
Experience:
• At least 2 years of experience in team management.
• At least 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.
• Strong skills in Management and Networking.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.
• Competency in Microsoft word, Power-point, Excel and Internet.
 
Applications procedure:-
Interested candidates should send a current detailed CV, application letter, copies of testimonials and certificates; and 3 references with telephone contact. Applications should reach not later than Friday, 19th July, 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Send to:
The Executive Director
Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)
Plot 71 Lithuli Avanue Bugolobi,
 P.O Box 25769, Kampala, Uganda.