Infectious Diseases Institute District OVC Officer Jobs in Uganda

Infectious Diseases Institute District OVC Officer Jobs in Uganda

Job Title : District OVC Officer

Vacancy Code : DOVCX01

Classification : Full time

Reporting : OVC Services Coordinator

Duty Station : Kagadi

General Summary

The officer’s will lead the day-to-day direct programme implementation of field OVC activities in
liaison with the district, other CSO’s, health facility and community structures in the areas of
operation.

Key responsibilities

Develop district OVC activity work plans & budgets and monitor the
implementation of OVC activities

Conduct assessment of beneficiary households to identify specific OVC needs for
program support

Carry out community mobilization programs for sensitization about child
protection & legal support while promoting women emancipation and advocate
for the rights of OVCs

Review and implement procedures that will enable OVC, their care takers and
households to understand, tap and utilize opportunities for asset growth and
skills in income growth so as to have improved livelihoods

Monitor the implementation of strategies that enhances enrolment, provision of nontuition costs and essential requirements of OVC education and advocate for the
alignment of activities for HIV prevention intervention and reduction of
stigma/discrimination in the school curriculum

Support functionality of OVC coordination structures at district and sub-district levels

Lead capacity building initiatives among OVC service providers at various levels

Build systems to ensure effective referral and linkages for OVCs to community
support structures

Deliver economic strengthening initiatives to the vulnerable OVC households

Ensure high quality reporting of OVC activities through national information
management systems

Strengthen provision of high quality health care packages for OVCs and their
households.

Support OVC case management and beneficiary assessments to track progress
towards graduation

Document and report family and child success stories based on program intervention.

Carry out monthly data collection, analysis

and reporting on OVC activities in the supported
district.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences,
Development studies or any other related field

At least 2 years’ recent experience implementing OVC programs with a reputable NGO,
and direct experience with government and donor representatives

Have Key personal competences in Team and communication skills, networking and
partnership skills.

Must be dynamic, Persuasive & convincing, self- motivated and able to demonstrate high
initiative.

Excellent computer skills are desirable.

Knowledge of the local community dynamics and language is an added advantage

How to apply;

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above
position, please send your CVs, which should include details of email address (if any),
present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three
(3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 22nd
November 2019. (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug and let’s save the
environment).

Key Notes:

1. IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any
other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
2. Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for
a period of at least one year will be given priority.
3. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one
document
4. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
6. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main
Campus

College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda