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Project Overview:
University Research Co., LLC (URC) is implementing the USAID’s Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central Uganda Activity (USAID‘s RHITES EC). The purpose of this project is to support the implementation of a comprehensive, integrated investment in regional health, HIV/AIDS and nutrition assistance. This five-year activity targets 12 districts in East-Central Uganda with an estimated total population of 4.1 million through a district-based integrated package of quality health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and child development services.
Job Title: Senior Technical Adviser HIV Prevention .

Job Summary: The Senior Technical Advisor- HIV Prevention provides strategic and technical direction to VMMC, PMTC1] HTS and HIV sexual prevention programming and is responsible for the development and implementation of the RHITES EC district, health facility and community-based VMMC, PMTCI HTS and HIV sexual prevention interventions. S/he will oversee and monitor interventions that strengthen health system capacity to deliver HIV Prevention services and provide appropriate support to vulnerable groups. S/he will liaise with the HIV Prevention unit of MOH-ACE ‘District and health facility teams and community structures to establish and/ or strengthen healthcare facilities and community capacity for HIV prevention interventions.

Specific Responsibilities
• Participate in RHITES EC periodic evidence-based work planning and development of implementation strategies and activities for VMMC, PMTCT HTS and HIV sexual prevention.
• Provide technical support to MOH HIV Prevention IWG, District Health Teams and Health Facilities in development of guidelines, SOPs, protocols and dissemination of packages (protocols, guidelines, SOPs and related materials) for HIV prevention capacity building and support.
• Strengthen/establish community-based demand creation, mobilization, linkages/referrals and interventions for HIV prevention.
• Work with the district and health facility HIV prevention focal persons, the DHMTs and health in-charges to:
• Develop a system for planning and management of HIV prevention;
• Ensure adherence to guidelines and SOPs for HIV prevention at health facility and community levels;
Ensure establishment and functionality of HIV prevention work improvement teams as well as integration of HIV Prevention in health facility Quality Improvement approaches

Required Experience and Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Public health or Medicine related field. A minimum of 7 years relevant working experience preferably in health development at a senior management position, with a reputable organization
• Experience working with PEPFAR HIV prevention programmes
• Demonstrated understanding of HIV Prevention health policies, standards and guidelines.
• A good experience in implementing proven health facility and community level interventions to address the HIV burden among vulnerable groups.
• Demonstrated ability to design and promote innovative high impact facility and community HIV prevention interventions
• Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with national and sub-national stakeholders from government agencies, international organizations, private sector entities and community organizations.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills for HIV prevention at local, national and international levels