Prevention Officer – Jobs in Uganda | Baylor Uganda

Company: Baylor Uganda
Industry: Health and Medical
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Baylor Uganda is seeking a dedicated Prevention Officer to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of HIV-TB project activities under the Global Fund/TASO program across supported districts. The role focuses on advancing HIV prevention strategies, including interventions for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), building strong community-facility linkages, and engaging key stakeholders. This is a field-intensive position requiring up to 80% travel to remote and underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of Global Fund/TASO HIV-TB project activities in cluster districts.
• Provide technical assistance for project activities based on national guidelines and technical strategies.
• Regularly update and maintain the Global Fund-TASO activity tracker in collaboration with M&E and Cluster teams.
• Document implemented activities and ensure accurate monthly and quarterly project reports.
• Strengthen collaboration with stakeholders including CSOs, district officials, and community structures.
• Facilitate effective referral and linkage systems between community service delivery and health facilities for AGYW HIV, SRH, GBV, and TB services.
• Establish and support District Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and Community Quality Improvement teams.
• Prepare activity trip plans, budgets, and implementation schedules on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Represent the project in district meetings and technical forums where required.
• Document success stories, blogs, and case studies for project visibility and learning.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or a health-related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on AGYW or DREAMS Initiative programs is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong coordination and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fieldwork readiness and ability to work in remote areas.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital reporting tools.

Application Guidelines

All interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter
• Updated CV
• Daytime telephone contact
• Three traceable professional references
• Relevant academic documents

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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