Organisation: Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 20th September, 2013
Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
About CHAU:
Link Up is a global programme designed to integrate Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights interventions of young people affected by HIV aged between 10 and 24yrs. This global program will be implemented in Bangladesh. Burma, Burundi, Ethiopia and Uganda The Link Up Project is implemented through a partnership consortium comprising of The International HIV/AIDS Alliance (IHAA). Marie Stops International (MSI), Population Council (PC). Stop AIDS NOW(SAN!) the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS( GYCA) and The Athena Network(ATHENA). In Uganda, Link Up Project is implemented by Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU) a local nongovernmental Organization an affiliate with The International HIV/AIDS Alliance, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health. This project will be implemented in 11 districts, namely: Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Kayunga, Nakasangola, Luwero, Mayuge, Iganga, Bugiri, Namutumba, and Kamuli.
Job Summary:
The Community Mobilisation Officer will ensure effective mobilisation and engagement with the various communities on issues of health and human rights.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Take leadership on vision, strategic direction and leadership on community engagement activities of CHAU.
Steer the initiation development and maintain strategic community alliances and partnerships necessary to achieve community engagement activities
Work closely with various partners to mobilise the communities in order to increase uptake of integrated SRHR services.
Carry out appropriate training for young people to build their competence on SRHR.
Conduct activities amongst target audiences of CHAU projects to increase awareness on SRHR rights and responsibilities.
Conduct sensitizations to various community leaders and groups in order to foster positive attitudes on SRHR issues.
Conduct radio talks to mobilise communities at project sites in order to increase uptake of services related to CHAU projects.
Identify community issues/challenges and develop strategies to address these issues/challenges for effective implementation of the CHAU portfolio
Take charge of the distribution of community mobilisation materials to various partners and partners
Carry out mapping exercises relating to SRI-IA and HIV service delivery in order to document a referral system and network and ensure effective referral systems at community level.
Work with CHAU IPs and Other stakeholders to ensure coordinated community mobilization efforts.
Conduct regular coordination meetings with the Advocacy & BCC Officer to ensure an integrated and comprehensive approach to community mobilization, advocacy, and networking.
Prepare regular reports and other briefs on public relations activities.
Participate in the development of community mobilization strategies, work plans and budgets.
Other duties as may be assigned periodically.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should possess a Masters Degree in Community Development, Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences.
- Competency and skills in community engagement. SRHR and gender.
- Training in Advocacy
- Three or more 3 years in a similar position
- Public relations skills
- Advocacy skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Good degree of Integrity
How to Apply:
All suitable candidates for the above post should submit applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, name and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to the International HIV/AIDS Alliance offi ces addressed to: The Executive Director, Community Health Alliance, Plot 19, Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo P. O. Box 40333, Kampala, Uganda. Email: allianceug@allianceuganda.org
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted
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