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Prevention Officer Job at Baylor Uganda | Apply Now
Nakasongola, Uganda
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to providing integrated, high-quality, and comprehensive services in HIV, tuberculosis (TB), reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH), and global health security. Established in 2006, Baylor-Uganda has evolved into one of the largest global pediatric and adolescent HIV programs, gaining national recognition for its impactful contributions.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional development and career growth, as evidenced by positive employee reviews. Baylor-Uganda regularly posts diverse job opportunities on its careers portal, reflecting its commitment to attracting and retaining skilled professionals. Innovatively, the organization integrates research and training into its service delivery model, ensuring evidence-based practices and continuous improvement in healthcare outcomes.
With a significant presence across Uganda, Baylor-Uganda upholds core values of care, loyalty, excellence, innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Demonstrating a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, the organization actively engages in community initiatives aimed at improving public health and strengthening health systems. For more information, visit their official website at www.baylor-uganda.org
Are you looking for Public Health jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Prevention Officer Job at Baylor Uganda
Full Time
Deadline:
17 Jul 2025
Job Title
Prevention Officer Job at Baylor Uganda
Baylor Uganda
Job Description
Position Title: Prevention Officer
Organization: Baylor Uganda
Location: Nakasongola, Uganda
Project: Global Fund/TASO HIV-TB Initiative
Job Summary
Baylor Uganda is seeking a dynamic and committed Prevention Officer to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Global Fund/TASO HIV-TB project activities within selected districts. The role will focus on advancing HIV prevention strategies, including targeted support for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), enhancing community-facility linkages, and fostering strong stakeholder collaboration for impactful and sustainable service delivery.
This position involves extensive fieldwork (up to 80%), demanding strong organizational, interpersonal, and technical skills, with a focus on underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
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 applicants should submit the following:
A cover letter
A detailed CV
Copies of academic documents
Contact information for three professional references
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Baylor Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, or background.
CLOSING DATE: 26th July, 2025
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How to Apply
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of HIV-TB prevention activities across supported districts in alignment with national guidelines and project frameworks.
Provide technical support and supervision during on-site implementation of Global Fund/TASO-supported activities.
Collaborate with the regional Monitoring & Evaluation Officer and Cluster Coordinator to maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking of project activities.
Ensure timely documentation and reporting of monthly and quarterly project outcomes.
Build and strengthen partnerships with district stakeholders, civil society organizations, and community structures to support project implementation.
Enhance referral and linkage systems between community service points and health facilities for AGYW-focused services such as HIV, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), gender-based violence (GBV) support, and tuberculosis care.
Support the establishment of District Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and Community Quality Improvement (QI) Teams to drive AGYW-focused interventions.
Prepare and manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity plans, budgets, and implementation schedules.
Represent Baylor Uganda at district-level forums, including extended District Health Team (DHT) meetings, technical working groups, and partner coordination meetings.
Contribute to the documentation of success stories, case studies, and blogs to showcase project impact and promote learning.
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Social Sciences, or related Humanities/Health discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in AGYW or DREAMS Initiative implementation (strongly preferred).
Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder activities, especially in community-based or district-level health programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in field-based environments.
