Programme Coordinator Jobs at mothers2mothers (m2m) In Jinja , Uganda

Job title:-  m2m Programme Coordinator (OHTA East Central Uganda)
mothers2mothers (m2m) is an international non-governmental organization based in Cape Town, SA,
dedicated to providing education and support to pregnant women and mothers living with HIV, and preventing mother-to-child transmission. m2m empowers HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers to become role models in their communities by promoting AIDS awareness, testing and services. m2m currently operates in 7 countries in Africa. For further information please visit www.m2m.org.

Organisation: mothers2mothers (m2m)
Location:Jinja
Purpose: To manage the programme operations of mothers2mothers (m2m) under the UNICEF-funded project
‘Optimizing HIV Treatment Access to reduce new HIV infections among children in East Central Uganda’ (OHTA). The position is based in Jinja, Uganda and has an organisational reporting line to the m2m Uganda Country Coordinator.
Key Performance Areas:
• Manage the day-to-day programme operations of m2m in East Central Uganda under the OHTA project
• Serve as the m2m focal point for the OHTA project, including consistent liaison with partner projects , UNICEF field teams and MoH
• Work with the Country Coordinator to develop m2m’s OHTA programme plans and budgets
• Work with Country Coordinator to set m2m Uganda programme goals and develop workplans for programme improvement
• Work closely with the m2m Uganda technical team, oversee overall implementation of OHTA program plans ensuring timely delivery of all key outputs
• Coordinate data use for programme decision making; analyze
programme data and modify programme activities accordingly
• Ensure close working relationships with the ‘Strengthening TB and HIV&AIDS Responses in East Central Uganda’ (STAREC) programme, and other partner organizations to ensure harmonized efforts at district and site level
• Support planning and delivery of training activities and ensure the ongoing relevance of m2m’s curriculum content in relation to national policy
• Provide/and or oversee the provision of routine site support to ensure effective programme implementation
• Coordinate on-going quality assurance of m2m programme activities including working with donor teams during programme quality assurance visits
• Work closely with the M&E Coordinator to initiate site service quality assessments and other programme quality improvement processes to maintain the provision of high quality service
• Coordinate integration of ongoing programme innovation and new programme initiatives
• Represent m2m at regional and district level to ensure close collaboration with government, health facility and partners
• Submit regular reports that describe programme issues/ concerns regarding implementation and operation, proposed solutions and next steps
• Develop donor reports and other programme reports as required
• Line manage up to 2 Regional Managers
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (public health,, health
administration nursing, social science, management); Master’s
degree an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Community/ Public Health work, including programme management experience at the district or regional level.
• Experience in training, monitoring & evaluation and financial management.
• Good working knowledge of the relevant PMTCT protocols and policies in Uganda Competencies Required:
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and engage with MOH and other stakeholders
• Proven management and leadership skills
• Dynamism, independence and creativity
• Computer literacy (MS Office suite)
• Fluency in English required
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the region to support program implementation and management
• Enthusiasm to work on behalf of m2m’s mother and infant clients Preference will be given to Ugandan nationals. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.
Hiring for this position will be contingent upon m2m securing funding from UNICEF for this project.
Applications procedure:
• Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to mothers2mothers via e-mail to ugandarecruit@m2m.org no later than 16 July 2013.
• mothers2mothers follows a careful review process for allapplications. We are unable to respond personally to eachapplication.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Should you not receive a response to your application by 16 August 2013, please consider your application unsuccessful.