IDI Makerere Regional District Led Programme Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

IDI Makerere Regional District Led Programme Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

General Summary

The position holder will provide technical support to the district health team (DHT) and will support district-led programming activities for a decentralized HIV/AIDS response. He/she will initiate, plan, coordinate and evaluate project activities designed to enhance capabilities, governance and functionality of DHTs.

The job holder will work very closely with the DHOs Office, health facilities and other stakeholders. He/she will lead capacity-building efforts to reinforce competencies of DHTs and HCWs and will be the key liaison between IDI and the district. The position holder will be based in the office of the DHO.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a principal liaison between the DHTs and Project Management.

Support in monitoring district-led programming and sub-granting activities in the region.

Prepare regular briefings in relation to performance of district-led programming.

Coordinate and adapt lessons learned from HSS activities to further strengthen and expand interventions to achieve Project goals.

Identify barriers to implementation of district-led programming and propose corrective action.

Assess compliance of the partner districts to the terms and conditions of the partnerships.

Conduct capacity building and technical assistance to the DHT and HFs.

Provide technical assistance to DHTs regarding managing of sub-grants and financial agreements.

Represent the Project on all important district level fora e.g. DACs meetings, District Technical Planning Committee (DTPC) etc.

Provide oversight in the implementation of the sub granted activities to supported districts.

Provide support in implementation of COVID- prevention strategies including vaccination

Person Specification

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery or a related health field.

Post Graduate training in Project Planning and Management will be an added advantage

Masters’ Degree in Public Health, or a related field with at least 3 years of public health Programme experience will be an added advantage.

Specialized training in HIV/AIDS is essential.

Required experience and skills

Experience in strategic planning, health systems strengthening and participatory approaches.

Familiarity with the functioning of the decentralized Local Government System of Uganda.

Knowledge of PEPFAR/US Government programming policies and regulations, procedures and practices, which bear on project management in support of cooperative agreements.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with the DHTs and HFs.

In-depth knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS programming.

Experience with Monitoring and Evaluation of programs.

Project planning skills and a good understanding of sub granting systems to local governments.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IDI Makerere Regional District Led Programme Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

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