Community Linkages Coordinator – NU-HITES Project - Plan International , Uganda

Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's development organizations in the world. We work in 49 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions: Plan International Inc. in Uganda was awarded a 5-year Cooperative Agreement under the Northern Uganda- Health Integration to Enhance Services (NU-HITES) project to continue providing technical assistance and capacity building support for Northern Uganda in Malaria, AIDS and Tuberculosis, integrate additional support in Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH), Family Planning (FP) and nutrition; while prioritizing the strengthening of district-level health facilities. Under the NU-HITES project, Plan Uganda would like to recruit competent candidates for the following positions: Community Linkages Coordinator – NU-HITES Project (3 Positions) Department & Location: Gulu/Lira/Kitgum Reports to: Sub-Regional Project Coordinator Purpose: This position reports to the Sub-Regional Project Coordinator and the successful candidate will be a member of the Sub-Region-based technical team and will specifically be responsible for coordinating planning, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive HIV health and wraparound services at sub-regional level. It is a full-time position based in Gulu, Lira and Kitgum for a five-year term, with frequent travel to districts through the Northern Region of Uganda. Dimensions of Role: Member of the Sub-Regional Technical Team of the NU-HITES project reporting to the Sub-Regional Project Coordinator. Supports the Sub-regional Coordinator in designing, implementation and monitoring of facility and community-level TB and HIV prevention, care, treatment and wrap-around activities to achieve project targets under the five key areas of focus related to health service delivery i.e. increased availability of health services, increased accessibility to services, improved quality of services, creating enabling environments for health care delivery, and improving health-seeking behavior and practices. Supports the Sub-regional coordinator to ensure effective delivery of the project in compliance with USAID rules and regulations, Plan policies and procedures as well as the national and other relevant international policies and guidelines.

Requirement: Key Behaviours to be considered for each position Behaves consistently in approach to work and decision-making. Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which they are responsible together with the team. High level of integrity with commitment to meet deadlines. Sets a strong learning culture in their part of the organisation. Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations. Aware of impact on others and adjusting own behaviour accordingly.

How to apply: More information and how to apply For the full job description of any of the jobs above, please visit kazijobs.com and search for it. Send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application with the Position Name of the job you are applying for and your preferred location. E-mails that exceed 2MB will be rejected by the system. Closing date is 5PM on Friday October 19, 2012 While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. People Performance Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda E-maii:appiication@ppg.co.ug As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.