Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
MU-JHU RESEARCH COLLABORATION (MU-JHU CARE LTD), a Kampala based equal opportunities HIV/AIDS, TB and related clinical and implementation science research Organization with more than 400 employees is seeking interested, committed and reliable professionals with the described qualification to apply for the full-time position below at MU-JHU.
MU-JHU anticipates to implement Global Fund HIV/TB activities through a project targeting Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in the districts of Pader, Kitgum and Dokolo, as a sub-recipient of the Global Fund grant (UGA-C-TASO) under The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) as the prime recipient. MU-JHU therefore seeks suitable candidates to fill the following positions in the project tenable in the said districts of implementation, to be contracted on an annual basis, subject to availability of funds. The successful candidates will be based in the districts mentioned above.

Position: 1
Duty Station: Pader District
Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)

Description and purpose:
The Project Coordinator will provide technical leadership to the project staff implementing activities in areas of operation and ensure timely reporting and accountability for all project activities in all districts of implementation.

Required qualifications and profile:
The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, Social Sciences, Social works and Social Administration and any other related field. A Post Graduate qualification in Public Health, Project Planning and Management or related fields is an added advantage. The suitable candidate should have at least 5 years of working experience in SRHR, HIV and TB community work. Additional experience in health systems strengthening and programming in donor-funded projects, particularly in rural settings in a similar project environment, is highly preferred. The person should have high integrity and ethical standards, outstanding communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, advanced analytical and report writing capabilities, collaborative mindset with a positive attitude towards teamwork, ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and take initiative. Valid permit to drive and ride a motorcycle will be an added advantage.

The holder of this position will work under the direct supervision of the Director Strategic Planning & Partnerships and will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
Project management and Co-ordination:
• Provide oversight and leadership of the project to ensure strategic alignment, effective management, and successful achievement of project objectives.
• Planning project implementation including preparation of project workplans and budgets.
• Oversee and control project budget execution as per budget allocations.
• Actively support project teams to manage competing work priorities.
• Coordinating project staff, cluster/district and other key partners to achieve project goals.
• Supervise staff within jurisdiction, while mentoring them to deliver project results and
• Provide technical support and monitor project implementation to ensure compliance with donor requirements, approved budget and work Plans.
• Ensure proper utilization and accountability to project resources.
• Build sound and mutually respectable relations with District leaders, Communities and other project stakeholders.
• Support effective monitoring of donor grants allocated to project, partners, stakeholders, ensuring appropriate reporting and documentation is in place.
• Develop impactful stories demonstrating the project’s accomplishments and results.
• Develop and enforce protocols for storage and use of information.
• Organize and provide support for project meetings and events.
• Ensuring proper record keeping and organisation of project files, registers and logs.
• Actively participate in resource mobilization and other strategically beneficial activities resulting from or connected to your technical position on this project.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Working closely with the M&E Coordinator to ensure proper documentation of project data in compliance with MoH requirements and donor reporting.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of activity progress reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis and whenever required by the project management team.
• Prepare timely periodic progress reports as determined by the Director or SMT for submission to donors and MU-JHU
Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the immediate
supervisor.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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