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JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Issue 156, 21 November 2003


1. HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator - Mozambique

GOAL Mozambique is currently undergoing an expansion of its HIV/AIDS programmes. Several new funding initiatives will be received in the next few months and Inhambane province is scaling up its Integrated Health Network (IHN) programme. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of home-based care (HBC) and IHN within the GOAL Mozambique programme, and will need to oversee training, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, network with other NGOs, and ensure that GOAL continues to implement along the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. Representation at meetings and with Donors will be essential. It is envisaged that this position will be based in Inhambane at the outset, with regular travel to Maputo. As increased funding is received, the base may change.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Overall responsibility for planning, implementing, coordinating and monitoring of all GOAL Mozambique Care treatment and support programmes
  • Management of programme budgets in close cooperation with the Goal's Country Director and Financial Controller
  • Liaison with HIV programme/project managers to support them in the management of their projects
  • Compilation and further development of care, treatment and support programme protocols using Ministry of Health guidelines
  • Overall supervision of drug and medical equipment orders
  • Participation in needs assessments, and organisation and supervision of health/HIV surveys as required
  • Design of new health/HIV/care, treatment and support programme interventions, as required
  • Voluntary Counselling and Testing programme strategy, development and implementation, including overall monitoring and evaluation of both Goal's implementation and the impact of the project
  • Provision of assistance to the Country Director in the compilation of new project proposals, donor reporting, and the evaluation of existing projects
  • Close cooperation with the Financial Controller in budget design for any new proposals

More responsibilities: www.reliefweb.int

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Relevant health qualification (qualified doctor, nurse or MPH) and experience of care, treatment and support programmes
  • At least three years' practical experience working in health programmes for a NGO or equivalent international experience for another organisation
  • Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable agreed activities and oversee staff activities
  • Outgoing personality with excellent communication and training skills
  • Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team
  • Ability and willingness to travel and live in Inhambane
  • Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Demonstrated ability to speak another foreign language, preferably Portuguese, Spanish or Italian. High level of written English

Applications for this position should be sent to:


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