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Jobs at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP- Uganda )
MJAP is an equal opportunity employer and is currently looking for a
competent individual to fill the following position;
Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Head Office),Uganda Jobs 2014,
Reports to: Executive Director
Directly Supervises: Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
Organisation: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP),Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
Education Level: Master’s degree
Minimum Experience : 6 (Years)
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Brief Company Profile:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a Company limited by
guarantee under Makerere University. MJAP emerged from the Mulago- Mbarara
Teaching Hospitals Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) which was established in November
2004 under the then Makerere University Faculty of Medicine with funding from
the US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical
assistance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MJAP is currently implementing a five-year Grant under the Presidential
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief II (PEPFAR II) supporting the provision of comprehensive
HIV/AIDS services including integration of these services in the broader health
context in line with the Global Health Initiative (GHI) while strengthening all
the Health System Components in the partner institutions to enhance their
capacity to provide these services.
Role Definition:
To take overall charge of the
monitoring and evaluation function of MJAP and provide the strategic
information and feedback necessary for effective implementation of the MJAP
programs.
Key Result Areas:
1. Design and monitor the implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation
System for MJAP to address the Program’s performance and impact
2. Develop the M&E budget, operational plans and guidelines for
monitoring and evaluation of MJAP programs
3. Build the capacity of MJAP staff in monitoring and evaluating of the
Program’s goals and objectives
4. Monitor the implementation of programs and attainment of targets
specified in the MJAP strategic and work plans
5. Evaluate the implementation of programs
6. Prepare and submit timely reports on the monitoring and evaluation
exercises carried out
7. Identify obstacles to the implementation of programs, and suggest
necessary corrective actions
8. Provide support to proposal development and grant writing, particularly
during the log frame and design discussions
Person specifications:
• An M.B.Ch.B and either an MPH or MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Training in Program Monitoring and Evaluation
• 6 years working experience in program monitoring and evaluation in
similar programs
• A strong background in health/HIV programs, having worked with projects
wherein systematic input, output and process data were collected and used to
guide programming;
• Knowledge of impact assessment techniques
• Knowledge of developments and trends in the response to HIV/AIDS in
Uganda and internationally
• Knowledge of National and international legislations and policies
relating to HIV/AIDS Care
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills
• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal relations
• Computer skills relevant to program monitoring and evaluation
Mode of Application
Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should
email their applications, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant
academic documents to: hr@mjap.or.ug addressed to: The Human Resource Manager,
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP),
not later than May 12th, 2014 by
5:00pm.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
