DISTRICT OFFICERS (x3 positions) wanted at Sentebale Charity

Sentebale Charity enables the most vulnerable children and young people to gain essential life skills, stay healthy, safe and to be able to make informed life choices to support themselves their families and communities. In partnership with NAPHa, Sentebale will be implementing DREAMS programme in Serowe, Bobirwa and North-east districts.

Sentebale Charity invites applicants who are suitably qualified and have relevant experience for the following position:

DISTRICT OFFICERS: 3 POSITIONS

Overall Responsibility

The District officer will oversee and coordinate the provision of DREAMS layered package of services to eligible Adolescents, Girls and Young Women (AGYW) of ages 10-24 to reduce their vulnerability to HIV.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and roll-out of a DREAMS package of services for AGYW.
• Works with the district implementing partners to strengthen coordination and uptake of DREAMS services.
• Takes the lead in planning, coordination, and implementation of DREAMS initiative.
• Liase with service providers and stakeholders to ensure that activities are well coordinated with other implementing partners.
• Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to DREAMS plans.
• Support the conceptualization, integration, and operationalization of specific DREAMS strategies to address the needs and perspectives of AGYWs.

• Work with District Health Management Teams (DHMTs), health facilities and community partners in the respective DREAMS districts to ensure coordination with other programs and stakeholders for quality and comprehensive services to AGYWs. .
• Ensure that all stages of the project are youth-centred to promote youth leadership and ensuring that youth perspectives are taken into consideration.
• Strengthen referral and linkages between health facilities, secondary implementing partners and AGYW community service delivery points.
• Work with the M&E team to ensure timely reporting and documentation of results with emphasis on accurate data collection and timely entry into the system.

Qualifications

• A relevant Degree in Social Sciences (e.g, Social Work, Counselling, Education)
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Experience in working with AGYw and a drivers licence will be an added advantage
• Basic Skills in Microsoft applications