Jobs at Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC)

Job Title : Director – Planning and Strategic Information

Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) was established in 1992 by a Statute of Parliament, to coordinate and harmonize the national response to HIV/AIDS. We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following position at the Secretariat:

Salary Scale : UAC 2
Reports to : Director General
Responsible For: Head of Planning
Head of Resources Mobilization
Head of Information Communication and Technology
Head of Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Purpose:
To coordinate the management of planning and strategic information on the National HIV / AIDS response

Key Outputs:
i. Technical support and guidance provided in the development of UAC strategic plan;
ii. Robust HIV / AIDS monitoring and evaluation framework developed;
iii. Technical support and guidance provided to sectors, local governments and other partners in the development, review and updating of plans and programmes for the HIV / AIDS response;
iv. UAC’s ICT strategy development;
v. UAC`s resources mobilization strategies developed;
vi. Draft National HIV/AIDS response plans, information management strategies developed and periodically reviewed.
vii. Functional National AIDs Data Information Centre (NADIC)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Provides advice to guide the formulation of National and sector HIV/AIDS response plans and information management strategies;
ii. Coordinates the review and development of robust HIV / AIDS monitoring and Evaluation framework;
iii. Coordinates the provision of technical support and guidance to sectors and local governments in the development, review and updating of planning and programmes for the HIV / AIDS response;
iv. Coordinate the development and implementation of UAC’s ICT initiatives;
v. Coordinates the development of fiscal and other resources mobilization strategies for UAC plans and programmes;
vi. Attends meetings, workshops and conferences to advocate and seek support for UAC;
vii. Supervises and appraises performance of the staff of the Directorate;
viii. Coordinates the preparation and presents work plans, budgets and performance reports of the Directorate;
ix. Coordinates and guides the timely preparation and presentation of UAC work plans, budgets and performance reports.x. Accounts for fiscal and other resources of the Directorate.

Person Specifications
(i) Qualification
• An Honors Bachelors degree from a recognized University.
• Masters Degree in Public Health or Health related course
• Post graduate qualification in Planning, Management, Policy Development or Monitoring and Evaluation
• Understanding of the national and international HIV/AIDS response will be an added advantage.
(ii) Experience
Minimum of twelve (12) years working experience five (5) of which must have been served at Senior Management level in Government or equivalent / relevant level of experience in a reputable organization.
(iii) Competences
• Sound knowledge of HIV / AIDS policies, plans and response strategies;
• Communicate effectively;
• Planning, organizing and coordinating;
• Problem solving and decision making;
• Strategic thinking;
• Leadership and team work;
• Accountability;
• Public relations and customer care;
• Coaching and mentoring;
• Managing dynamic organizational environment.

Deadline for job application is 7th March 2014

How to apply for the job

Interested candidates should provide a Cover letter expressing interest in the job, a detailed CV, including present position, names, addresses and telephone contacts of three (3) professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:
The Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission,
Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road Ntinda, P.O. Box 10779, Kampala.
Closing date of applications: 7th March 2014
Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road, Ntinda; P.O. Box 10779, Kampala – UGANDA.
Tel: +256-41-288065; Fax: +256-41-258173;
E-mail: uac@uac.go.ug ; website: www.aidsuganda.org
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