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Capacity-Building Officer job at Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) is a leading national organization dedicated to promoting and integrating palliative care into Uganda’s health system, with a mission to ensure that all people with life-limiting illnesses have access to quality, compassionate, and holistic care. Established in 1999, PCAU has gained national and international recognition for its advocacy, training, and policy development, working closely with the Ministry of Health, healthcare providers, and global partners. The organization cultivates a work culture rooted in empathy, professionalism, and continuous learning, offering employees and volunteers a deeply impactful environment and opportunities for growth within community-based and institutional care frameworks.
PCAU provides both full-time and project-based roles, with flexible arrangements to support outreach in urban and rural settings. Through strategic innovation, PCAU employs data-driven approaches, mobile technologies, and community empowerment to advance its model of care. Its reach spans across all regions of Uganda, supporting health facilities, training institutions, and caregivers to strengthen palliative care delivery. PCAU’s core values include compassion, respect for human dignity, equity, accountability, and integrity. Its commitment to corporate social responsibility is evident in its work with vulnerable populations, public education, and partnerships to reduce health disparities. More information is available on their website: www.pcauganda.org.
Are you looking for administrative jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Capacity-Building Officer job at Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU)
Full Time
Deadline:
8 May 2025
Job Title
Capacity-Building Officer job at Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU)
Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU)
Job Description
Job Title: Capacity-Building Officer
Organisation: Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The Capacity-Building Officer position requires an energetic, flexible, and team-oriented person. He/she should be hard-working and able to work independently with minimal supervision, with a high degree of integrity. He/she should also be eager to learn and contribute to the growth and development of the PCAU.
The officer will support PCAU’s interventions in three areas, including:
Raising awareness and engaging in discussions on how to prevent the risk of exposure to chemotherapy drugs.
Raising awareness and engaging in discussions about how health care providers can improve their understanding and assessment of pain in their patients.
Raising awareness and engaging in discussion about how the NCCN Adapted Guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa can improve the quality and consistency of cancer treatment.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates having the above qualifications and experience should email their application quoting the above job title. The application letter should include, among others, qualifications, achievements, experience, present position, and expected remuneration. Please attach your CV showing your email address, daytime telephone contact, and names and addresses of three referees. Submit in a single file (PDF) to pcau.admin@pcau.org.ug. And address your Application to the Executive Director – PCAU.
Deadline: 8th May 2025.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted. Canvassing will amount to the automatic disqualification of the potential candidates
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She/he will be responsible for:
Schedule, host, or attend Virtual Meetings with project stakeholders, including donors and partners.
Conduct training needs assessments and Continuous Medical Education Sessions (CMEs) baselines at selected teaching hospitals in Uganda.
Schedule and manage ECHO Webinars, didactic seminars, and case studies discussions with subject matter experts for the listed program areas.
Support the formation and orientation of technical working groups at teaching hospitals in Uganda selected to implement capacity-building sessions.
Organize and conduct Continuous Medical Education Sessions (CMEs) at teaching hospitals in Uganda selected to implement capacity-building sessions.
Develop/adapt Information, Education & Communication Materials in addition to curricula for pain management and palliative care training.
Organize and conduct tailor-made short courses for selected health workers on Training of Trainers (ToT) or facilitators empowerment programs, among others.
Conduct support supervision and monitoring visits to hospitals in line with project aims on assessments, pieces of training, and access to medicines.
Prepare tools for and conduct awareness at hospitals on project objectives.
Prepare and submit monthly reports on project implementation progress as per the required reporting formats.
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The ideal candidate should have at least one year of work experience in a reputable organization. Experiential and medical internship employment will be considered. Experience in coordinating or delivering training sessions for health workers will be an advantage.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in nursing, clinical, or medical-related field. Post graduate qualification in palliative care will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in using training Software like EducateMe, Trainual, 360Learning, or others is a requirement.
The Candidate should be thorough with Microsoft Office packages like Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Training in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.
She/he must be excellent in report writing and possess strong organization and leadership skills.
