About Mildmay:
Mildmay Uganda (MUg) is a Faith- based local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) offering Comprehensive HIV Care & treatment, Training, Research & General Medical Services; also providing Health Systems Strengthening to scale up comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in 16 districts of Central Uganda.
Job Summary: The Trainer/Lecturer will be responsible for the design and delivery of short training programmes, clinical mentorships and consultancies, aiming to ensure that they are responsive; attractive to clients and in line with MOH policies and guidelines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Take part in writing proposals and delivering consultancy projects to contribute to MUg income base
Actively participate in the development of relevant and evidence-based curricula aimed at meeting the training needs of in-service and pre-service health and social care workers and to guarantee accreditation by national standard regulating bodies.
Co-ordinate short courses and some course units on the long courses aiming to ensure that they are delivered to the highest standards possible, participants achieve the intended learning out-comes, and that they enjoy their stay at Mildmay Uganda or any other venue used.
Equip participants with targeted competencies (Knowledge, Attitudes and Skills) needed to provide quality health and social care services in line with developed and approved curricula
Actively co-ordinate placement activities for pre-service and in-service health and social care providers aiming to ensure that placementees achieve their learning outcomes and that feedback is provided to the various stakeholders.
Actively participate in marking of students’ assignments ensuring that set guidelines and time-lines are adhered to
Significantly contribute to marketing of MUg training programmes in order to improve on MUg visibility (positioning, branding) and income generation
Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by your Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold Bachelor’s Degrees in a health care profession with at least three years adult teaching experience.
Additional training in palliative care is an added advantage.
The successful candidate must have knowledge of HIV and other chronic illnesses as well as knowledge of current WHO and MoH guidelines.
Possess the ability to network and liaise with various partners
Ability to work under pressure; and in sympathy with the Christian values of Mildmay Uganda.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency in various Microsoft office packages and working knowledge of English and local language(s) are crucial.
Evidence of a non-judgemental approach regarding race, religion, culture, sexuality and lifestyle is critical.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their interest to The Human Resource Manager at Mildmay Uganda, Entebbe Road, Lweza, Kampala, Uganda at hr@mildmay.or.ug clearly indicating in the subject of the email, the position applied for or through P.O. Box 24985, Kampala. Certified copies of academic transcripts, a full CV indicating current salary and other benefits should be provided, and two professional referees (one of which should be a former employer).
Deadline: 9th February, 2015