counterparts training coordinator to HIV/Aids Specialist and Team Leader

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION HealthNet TPO's programme in Southern Sudan dates from 1996. HealthNet TPO aims to contribute to improving the overall health situation and supports the strengthening of health systems to ensure the provision of quality health care. HealthNet TPO aims to include and build the capacity of Sudanese organisations, communities and authorities. HealthNet TPO is implementing a health service delivery progrmme in Western Bhar el Ghazal and Northern Bhar el Ghazal. In addition, HealthNet TPO is implementing an HIV/AIDS Programme in Western Bhar el Ghazal, Northern Bhar el Ghazal, Warrap and Unity States. The current positions are related to the HIV/AIDS programme funded by the World Bank /Multi Donor Trust Fund in Southern Sudan that aims to strengthen the State AIDS Commissions (SACs), and relevant line ministries, State and County authorities' capacity in the coordination, planning, implementation and monitoring of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment service. HealthNet TPO's Country Programme is seeking to fill vacancies for the two posts: . a counterpart to the HIV/AIDS Specialist &Team Leader; a counterpart to the Training Coordinator. The counterparts will be part of and work closely with the Core Team based in Juba to provide technical support to the HIV/AIDS Advisors /Experts in Capacity Development, SACs and State Ministries of Health (SMOH) HIV/AIDS Coordination units in the four states mentioned above. The SACs and SMOHs are responsible for the planning of priority HIV/AIDS interventions, the coordination of organisations involved in the provision of HIV/AIDS services including the coordination and implementation of training activities. The MDTF programme's objectives are to: (i) strengthen the capacity of the SAC to plan, coordinate and monitor the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) response to HIV/AIDS, (ii) increase community access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS services, and (iii) create awareness and measurable behaviour change regarding HIV/AIDS. Counterpart / training coordinator to HIV/AIDS Specialist & Team Leader Reports to: Team Leader HIV/AIDS Programme Purpose of position HealthNet TPO wishes to provide strong leadership to this HIV/AIDS prevention and service delivery programme and strengthen the capacity of national staff to take over project implementation responsibilities. Core responsibilities and tasks · In collaboration with the Team Leader, develop, coordinate and ensure the effectiveness of implementation of health strategies and interventions of the HIV/AIDS programme development in 4 states, assuming the role of Lead agency with the given TOR. · In close collaboration with the Team Leader, develop a strong partnership with all key stakeholders in all states and design responsibilities, · Provide expert advice, support and training to key staff within different stakeholder organisations and partners to improve the results of public health services. · In close collaboration with the Team Leader, oversee and manage the program development process of implementation according to set and prioritised targets, budgets and deadlines, facilitating planning and collaboration in the program and in the country team. 2. TERMS The initial contract will be up to 31st December 2011, depending on donor approval with the option to extend based on performance. The anticipated donor-funding period is three years.

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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise · Health professional with a Masters degree in Public Health /Post-graduate Diploma in Public Health · Minimum of 3 years in health services delivery and/or programme management. · At least 3 years' experience working with government institutions and partners. · Good command of English, Arabic and local languages. · Good report writing, representation and coordination skills

Contact

Contact persoon: Dr . J. Mwesigwa

Telefoonnummer: +249 955754616.

E-mailadres: dr.mwesigwajohn@yahoo.com

website: http://www.healthnettpo.org

opmerkingen: For specific question regarding the advert please contact our Country Office at HealthNet TPO South Sudan, Hai Tarawa, PO Box 323, Juba +249 955754616. For more information on our organisation, please check our website: www.healthnettpo.org. Qualified Sudanese nationals are encouraged to apply. To apply please send your CV (maximum 4 pages) and application letter (incl. your motivation) to: dr.mwesigwajohn@yahoo.com by 7th April 2011. When applying, include the following title in the email subject line: HACPSS. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.