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Jobs at Health Rights Action Group (HAG) - Uganda  

HAG is seeking individuals with the following qualifications for a one year project.

Position Title:HIV/AIDS MAINSTREAMING OFFICER

Organization:Health Rights Action Group (HAG),

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Duration of Contract: 1 year

Duty Station: HAG’s Secretariat with frequent up country travels

Application Deadline:13th of March 2015

Organizational Profile:

 Health Rights Action Group (HAG) is a civil society organ­ization dedicated to promoting the Health and Human Rights of people living with or affected by diseases, in particular HIV/AIDS. HAG works with PLHIV, young people both in school and out of school to promote sexual, reproductive health rights and responsibilities with the aim of bringing about improved and better lives and reducing HIV/AIDS infection.

JOB PURPOSE:

To build capacity of HAG and its Partners to mainstream HIV/AIDS and SRH& R with the aim of effectively managing HIV/AIDS and its impact on communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

·             He or she will be responsible for overall coordination of HIV/AIDS mainstreaming component at HAG

·             Conduct baseline and needs assessment on HAG’s Key partners and communities focusing on the levels of knowledge, information, policies and practices on HIV/AIDS mainstreaming.

·             Develop modules on HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming based on the baseline and needs assessment

·             Conduct training of HAG’s partners, TOT’s in HIV/AIDS and SRH mainstreaming

·             Prepare policy briefs to engage with decision makers from local to national levels on service delivery for Health and HIV/AIDS services.

·             Strengthen HAG’s networks and alliances

·             Carry out Lobby meetings with key stakeholders e.g. MPs, local governments

·             Document and share key learning

JOB REQUIREMENT (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS COMPETENCIES)

Education:

Degree in social sciences or other Humanities. MPH/Gender is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

·             Candidate must possess wide knowledge of HIV/AIDS and SRH&R programming and policies in Uganda and at global level.

·             Should possess sound knowledge of HIV and AIDS health interventions and best practices.

·             Experience in SRH& R related programs is an added advantage

Experience:

    At least 2 years of progressive work experience in the area of HIV and AIDS programming.

Mode of application:

    At least 2 years experience in project monitoring and evaluation.

 Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees and telephone contacts by 5:00pm on Friday the 13th of March 2015 to:

Health Rights Action Group (HAG),

Plot 96, Bukoto Street,

  P.O. BOX 40081 Kampala

Or to Email address: hag.co.ug@gmail.com

Health Rights Action Group (HAG)