Program Manager vacancy at Link Up in Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager: SRHR Integration
Organisation: Link Up
 Reports to: Executive Director
Responsible for: 3-4 Technical staff
Location: Kampala
Background:
Link Up is a global programme designed to integrate Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights interventions of young people affected by HIV aged between 10 and 24yrs.
This global program will be implemented in Bangladesh, Burma, Burundi, Ethiopia and Uganda. The Link Up Project is implemented through a partnership consortium comprising of The International HIVI AIDS Alliance (IHAA), Marie Stops International (MSI), Population Council (PC), Stop AIDS NOW(SAN!) the Global Youth Coalition on HIVI AIDS( GYCA) and The Athena Network(ATHENA). In Uganda Link Up Project is implemented by Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU) a local non-governmental organization an affiliate with The International HIV/AIDS Alliance, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health. This project will be implemented in 11 districts, namely; Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Kayunga, Nakasongola, Luwero, Mayuge, Iganga, Bugiri, Namutumba, and Kamuli. CHAU invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions:
Job summary:
This position requires a committed, versatile and innovative team player. The Program Manager SRHR integration will provide programming and technical leadership related to sexual reproductive health activities of the Link Up and other CHAU related projects to include service delivery, training, supervision, medical monitoring and FS.
Specific responsibilities:

Provide overall technical leadership of sexual reproductive health and rights clinical and medical work of the organization including other related projects.
Oversee the SRH integration development, implementation and review of work plans and budgets and systems to include monitoring, supervision evaluation and appraisal.
Over the development and adaptation of the integration models form meaningful partnerships with relevant partners of SRHR in supported districts.

Lead the medical aspects and strengthen the capacity of local partners in SRHR integration. In collaboration with MOH and in-country partners, provide programming guidance and support to implement programs to strengthen SRHR integration.
Initiate, establish and maintain collaboration with Ministry of Health, district leadership partners, stakeholders, relevant institutions in the country and region with the aim of strengthening the program.
Provide guidance and technical assistance to country staff and partners on service delivery and training and as appropriate, lead training activities in the field.

•    Oversee medical monitoring and facilitative supervision of supported activities and all clinical aspects of the two projects.
•    This includes overseeing the use of supervision and monitoring tools, review of service data in collaboration with partner sites to identify opportunities for program improvement.
•    With program staff identify and coordinate medical consultant activities in accordance with medical safety guidelines and standards.
•    Review of information derived from programme activities for strategic and operational planning and participate in research activities
•    Work with Program Manager: Knowledge Management to provide technical assistance for operations research and programmatic  needs assessments, including working with Pop Council staff to design research strategies, developing and/or reviewing questionnaires, analyzing and writing of reports.
•    Work with Program Manager: Knowledge Management to review and report on quarterly data from a technical perspective.
•    Provide technical clinical and medical guidance in the design and implementation of training, and development of BCC materials.
•    Participate in dissemination and training  activities in the country, region and international meetings.
•    Identify, with Program Manager: Knowledge Management and partners SRHR integration lessons learned and potential best practices related to the current SRHR implementation document, disseminate best practices and contribute to developing strategies to replicate them in-country.
•    Represent the organization at meetings with implementing partners, donors, and other external audiences, including technical working groups.
•    Keep abreast of ground breaking work in SRHR disseminate new knowledge to organization staff.
•    Other duties as may be assigned periodically.
Qualification, experience and certification:
Advanced degree in health, population, demography, social sciences or related field. Clinical background in SRH health and family planning
Minimum of 8 years experience in management or sexual and reproductive health/family planning or development programs for key populations or MARPS.
Technical experience in reproductive training in Africa, preferably in Eastern Africa at both basic and advanced level.
•    Experience in fundraising, donor relations, strategy and proposal development
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of SRHR service delivery integration in general and in Africa in particular. Ability to develop, manage, and administer comprehensive programs
Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation skills and experience in the use of participatory methodologies
Skills and experience in managing staff and working with teams
Able to think creatively to envision, create and implement a program.
Ability to conduct regular field visits to monitor the various activities to ensure high standards of programming, effective use of funds and other resources, and to provide TA to in¬country and regional partners.
Understanding     of health programming and issues of accountability to  beneficiaries and stakeholders

HOW TO APPLY:
1.    Suitable candidates for the above post should submit applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, name and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to the International HIV/AIDS Alliance offices addressed to:

The Executive Director, Community Health Alliance,
Plot19, Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo P. O. Box 40333, Kampala
Email: allianceug@allianceuganda.org

2.    All applications should be delivered to the above address during official working hours (8.30am- 5.00pm) not later than Friday, August 2, 2013.
3.    Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted
The Community Health Alliance is commilled to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Persons openly living with HIV/AIDS are particularly encouraged to apply.