Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 13, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
The VMMC Project Officer is a full-time position based in Kigezi region. S/he will be assigned to any of the six USAID LPHS Kigezi supported districts to plan for and implement VMMC services in accordance with established MoH / PEPFAR standards and project guidelines and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the development and implementation of biweekly, monthly and quarterly district VMMC work plans to meet program targets and performance deliverables.
• Support district teams optimize pre-camp meetings for effective mobilization for VMMC activities through proven mobilization strategies.
• Ensure effective monitoring, document and prompt reporting of adverse events.
• Contribute to and actively provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual VMMC activity reports.
• Ensure quality and timely VMMC data submission into the various platforms, including but not limited to weekly surge data, monthly and quarterly HMIS reports, and CQI dashboards.
• Participate in data quality audits for VMMC and institutionalize development of VMMC specific QI projects by district/site teams
• Document key lessons in program implementation including but not limited to (success stories, case studies, photos and technical briefs.
• Coordinate district/site level VMMC capacity building and performance review meetings
• Provide logistical and administrative support for VMMC field activities, including transport requests, facilitating payments and any other administrative issues at the VMMC meetings.
• Compile and submit timely and accurate accountability for project funds.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant must Hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or its equivalent from a reputable organization.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience working experience with PEPFAR programs in supporting district led implementation of VMMC services.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data processing and graphical presentation software.
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy highly desirable.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills and excellent organization skills.
• Additional training in VMMC service provision as Circumciser from the MoH approved training institutions



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

All applications should be addressed to The Manager Human Resource & Development Joint Clinical Research Centre via jobs@jcrc.org.ug.  Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding six pages mentioning the job tittle as the subject matter.

Deadline: Tuesday 18th, July, 2023 at 5:00pm

Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification. The public is further strongly advised to be vigilant about fraudsters masquerading to be recruiting on JCRC’s behalf using Whatsapp and other unofficial means of communication.




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