Vacancy title:
Program Officer (Communication Specialist) (ACP)

Jobs at:
African Field Epidemiology ( AFENET)

Deadline of this Job:
February 3, 2017

Duty Station:
Uganda

Job details:
Background
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the international Health Regulations (IHR). AFENET is seeking to recruit highly qualified & experienced personnel to serve in the indicated positions below.

AFENET was in April 2016 awarded a five, year cooperative agreement: Strengthening the Uganda Ministry of Health Capacity to Execute its Essential Public Health Functions through Provision of Technical Assistance and Public Health Workforce Development and Institutional Capacity Building in the Republic of Uganda, under PEPFAR.

The recruitment shall be done by AFENET through this advert as well as secondment of the suitable and qualified personnel from the Ministry of Health.

Applications Deadline: February 3, 2017

Program Officer (Communication Specialist) (ACP)
Reports to: Senior Health Educator- IEC/BCC

Job Purpose: To support the development and implementation of strategies for Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) which are based on behavioral theory and demand creation for HIV&AIDS services and combination HIV prevention.

Key Functions

• Providing technical inputs to the development, implementation and Monitoring and evaluation of national policies and strategies for Behavior Change Communication
  
• Providing the technical input in the development and dissemination of appropriate materials and messages on HIV & AIDS
  
• Supporting the ministry of health and the implementing partners in devising strategies to create demand for HIV& AIDS services
  
• Developing and implement capacity building strategies in the area of IEC/BCC targeting national and districts stakeholders
  
• Working with relevant institutions to ensure quality of IEC/ BCC programs "
  
• Providing input in the development and implementation of protocols for Behavioral Surveillance Surveys and research covering both high risk groups and general population.
  
• Working with other partners and institutions to ensure that combination HIV prevention is appreciated and implemented at national and district levels __
  
• Participating in the development and-implementation of the national operation plan and budget for IEC/BCC
  
• Preparing and submitting periodic performance reports to relevant authorities

Qualifications

• Must possess an Honours degree in Social Sciences, Arts or the equivalent from a recognized University/Institution
  
• Must possess of a Master's degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or Epidemiology from a recognized university
  
• Trainings in social research methods and Behavior change communication for health from reputable institutions will be an added advantage
  
• Must have at least three years relevant working experience in implementing HIV&AIDS related programs at national or regional level

Competences:

• Through knowledge and understanding of the national HIV & AIDS program and strategies '
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop IEC/BCC programmes
  
• A team player with good negotiation, interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
  
• Familiarity with commonly used computer packages e.g Power Point, Ms Word, Internet and Ms Excel.

Job application procedure
Suitable candidates should: ‘
Submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to:
The Administration & Human Resource Office
African Field Epidemiology Network.(AFENET)
Email: sec@afenet.net

Please note that all applications should be sent online by close 5 30pm (EAT) Friday February 3, 2017.

*ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.

Note: More details about this position can be obtained from our website: www.afenet.net