Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) Coordinator NGO Jobs – Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Job Title: Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) Coordinator
Organization: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Prevention Advisor
About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.
About Project:
MJAP will work in close collaboration with the Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary: The Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) Coordinator will support the districts in developing and implementing strategies for circumcision of eligible males, with the aim of reducing the risk of HIV infection; and improve on the reporting of data in accordance with the MOH (Ministry of Health) guidelines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the District Health Teams to develop strategies for the adoption and implementation of VMMC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
- Work in close collaboration with the DHTs take lead in developing the district VMMC work plans and budgets and implement strategies for integration into the district services
- Support the DHTs to ensure compliance with the MOH and PEPFAR guidelines on VMMC
- Work in liaison with the DHTs, take lead in planning and conducting of Training and/ retraining for trainers (ToT), for the VMMC Service providers in the supported districts.
- Ensure monthly, quarterly semi-annual & annual targets are achieved; and prepare periodic progress reports for submission to the Project Director and relevant stakeholders.
- The jobholder will document procedures, complications and challenges associated with male circumcision and ensure appropriate follow up in case of complications in line with MOH guidelines.
- Ensure adequate availability and accountability of supplies and other logistics for VMMC service delivery.
- Work in close collaboration with M &E teams, set up CQI teams to conduct support supervision in the region
- Actively participate in VMMC IP, SMT regionalization meetings and other relevant fora.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) Coordinator should preferably hold a Masters’ degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, MSc or related field.
- The applicant must also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or Health sciences
- Additional training in the relevant discipline of Humanities is added advantage.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in managing VMMC programs or related health donor funded programs.
- Broad knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care service delivery programs
- Good training skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Patient counselling and negotiation skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work with district health teams in a rural setting
- Good computer skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: hr@mjap.or.ug
NB: Please indicate the position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should not exceed 5MB.
Deadline: 17th May 2017 by 5:00pm