Jobs at PREFA Uganda- Program Manager Vacancy

Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Duty Station: PREFA Head- Office (50% field work)
Responsible for: Program Officers, Training Coordinator and Community Liaison Officers

Job Summary:
To develop and lead a team of professionals that will provide technical support to districts and other partners implementing PMTCT 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. Technical support provided to the program staff
3. A well motivated and skilled program team maintained at PREFA to provide high quality PMTCT services
4. Ensure an effective mechanism for obtaining feedback on program implementation and lessons learned
5. Regular program meetings held to review progress in implementation of PMTCT activities
6. Operational plans and budgets and standard operating procedures in place for program implementation
7. 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

Qualifications:
The suitable candidate must have a medical degree and/or a Master's Degree in Public Health.

Additional Qualifications and desired skills:
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in HIV/ AIDS prevention and care services
• 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 PMTCT, VCT and ART
• 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 35-45 years of age
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Interested applicants should send a letter of application, copies of testimonials and certificates, current Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact and 3 referees to the address below, not later than Friday, 22nd October 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Executive Director
Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)
Plot 6B Nakasero Hill Road, Nakasero
P.O Box 25769
TEL: 0414-266147/ 0414-266132
Kampala, Uganda