Communication and Advocacy Officer – 1 position (Rwenzori Region)

Title     Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation
Start Date     Jan 14, 2013
End Date     Jan 28, 2013
Job Information    

BACKGROUND: The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor -Uganda) headquartered at Mulago Hospital, is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment organization that supports the treatment and care of HIV infected and affected Children and Adults.

Baylor – Uganda has four operational areas; HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention services, maternal child health services, Health Professional training and Clinical Research.

Baylor-Uganda is in receipt of PEPFAR grant through CDC, and is looking for knowledgeable, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to become part of its team in Rwenzori region, West Nile and Eastern region.

Communication and Advocacy Officer – 1 position (Rwenzori Region)

Role definition: Review and monitor the implementation of systems and guidelines for promoting and enhancing the public image and implementing Baylor’s advocacy interventions in line with the Baylor’s mission.

Job specifications:

The job holder should have: 1) A degree in Mass Communication or equivalent from a recognized institution and must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council 2) At least three years of relevant working experience. 3) have Key personal competences in Team and communication skills, Must be dynamic, Persuasive &convincing, self- motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative 4) He/she must be willing to support other Baylor-Uganda regions when called upon.

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4.00p.m., Monday, 28th January, 2013.

Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. Knowledge of the local language will be an added advantage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER,

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION-UGANDA

BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSIPITAL,

P.O. Box 72052, CLOCK TOWER, KAMPALA.

Tel: +256-417-119200/100

EMAIL: applications@baylor-Uganda.org