Prevention Specialist (Full Time Ngo Job) – Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda (BFU)

Prevention Specialist

Deadline: 25/07/2024
Type: Full-time
Location: Kabarole, Uganda
Organisation: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda (BFU)

Overall Responsibilities

• Work Plan Coordination: Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the HIV/TB work plan in the Cluster districts, ensuring performance aligns with set targets.
• Procurement Monitoring: Initiate and oversee the procurement plan, distribution, and utilization of all supplies for the TB/HIV project in accordance with Global Fund policy guidance.
• Capacity Building: Train and mentor Prevention Officers, Prevention Assistants, and other community stakeholders in the cluster districts to deliver comprehensive HIV prevention services to adolescents and other priority populations.
• Quality Assurance: Implement a quality assurance plan to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive and impactful HIV prevention program in alignment with the implementation plan.
• Reporting: Prepare and provide timely periodic performance progress reports on the HIV/TB project under the Global Fund/TASO grant.
• Team Leadership: Lead the cluster project team, ensuring timely staff recruitment, retention, and performance through performance appraisals, coaching, and professional development.
• Partnership Development: Develop and maintain effective partnerships with corporate, government, and community entities, strengthening community engagement in HIV prevention.
• Resource Monitoring: Ensure the monitoring of project resources in line with donor and Baylor Uganda standards, addressing poor performance early to maintain required project progress.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain highly professional and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualification, Experience, and Competencies

• Postgraduate Qualification: In a public health-related field or a qualification in humanities with solid experience in health-related work with supervisory responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree: In a health-related discipline or humanities from a recognized institution.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in managing or coordinating health programs, working with a reputable NGO, and collaborating with government entities and district-led technical assistance programs.
• Skills: Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with a focus on quality assurance, team leadership, and effective partnership development.

Application Procedure

• Documents Required: Cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references, and certified UNEB certificates along with certified university transcripts.
• Mathematics and English: Credit 6 in Mathematics and English at Ordinary Level (UCE) is required.
• Application: Submit your application via the CLICK HERE TO APPLY link.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda (BFU)
Industry: NGO
Location: Kabarole, Uganda

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda (BFU) is a leading provider of integrated, high-quality, high-impact comprehensive HIV, TB, RMNCAH, and global health security (GHS) services in Uganda. Established in 2006, BFU is an indigenous, not-for-profit organization affiliated with the Baylor International Paediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI), a network of pediatric HIV care and treatment centers.