Program Assistant

Reports to: Zonal Coordinator

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate capacity building sessions on accreditation for Non state actors/ Partners and certification for state actors.
• Aid in monitoring and reporting on implementation of HIV Programs.
• Disseminate HIV/AIDS messages and information at Zonal, local government, and community level.
• Collect HIV/AIDS related data to support the HIV/AIDS databases and information center.
• Facilitate  communication and information sharing between the secretariat and the Zones.
• Maintain an HIV/AIDS database, and Information Resource Management at Zonal Level
• Organize and schedule appointments, meetings, field visits, UAC advocacy events and other HIV/AIDS related activities at Zonal Level.
• Receive, record and route all incoming and outgoing correspondences.
• Manage the provision of logistical supplies at the Zonal Office.
• Produce monthly Progress Reports on HIV/AIDS using the UAC Reporting tools.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or Health Sciences or Public health or HIV / AIDS community & Social care or Integrated Primary Health Care or Clinical Medicine or Project Planning and Management from recognized awarding institution.
• A qualification in Computer Literacy will be an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 3 years working experience in a public or reputable private Organization

Competences:

• Good  communication skills, reporting skills and advocacy skills
• Logistics management
• Team work, networking and interpersonal Relations
• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• Negotiation and lobbying Skills
• Ethics and integrity.
• Good Computer Skills

How to Apply:

All applications indicating the title of the position being applied for should be addressed to the Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission, Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road Ntinda, P.O Box 10779, Kampala or sent by mail to recruitment@uac.go.ug

Applicants should attach the following to their applications

• Letter expressing interest
• Detailed curriculum vitae with names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees
• Copies of relevant academic/professional certificates
• Copies of previous appointments letters or contract agreements. Any period of employment not backed up by a letter shall not be considered as relevant experience
• Copy of National Identity Card

Deadline: 20th December 2024 at 5.00pm

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present your original Academic Transcripts, Certificates and National Identity Card during interviews. UAC is an equal opportunities employer.