About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
About CDC Project:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) received funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/PEPFAR to implement a comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the mid-western Uganda Districts of Kiboga, Kibaale, Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Masindi, Buliisa and Kiryandongo. The project is called “Accelerating Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Service Delivery through Health System Capacity Building and Technical Assistance of District Health Teams and Health Facilities in Western and West Nile Regions in the Republic of Uganda under PEPFAR.”
Job Summary: The EMTCT/ EID Technical Officer will be charged with the coordination, implementation, and ensuring maximum outputs regarding EMTCT/ EID services in the West Nile Region. The incumbent will also provide technical support to the district teams to ensure timely and quality accelerated EMTCT / EID service delivery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will coordinate the implementation of all EMTCT/ EID activities related to the project in the supported districts.
Provide oversight for the mentorship of project and health facility teams in EMTCT/ EID services in line with MoH policies and procedures.
Strengthen documentation and records management of pediatric, HIV positive pregnant and lactating mother’s data using appropriate tools and online systems.
Work closely with the relevant district personnel to ensure provision of an integrated information package for improving care forHIV positive pregnant and lactating mothers.
Support community demand and community based activities for HIV positive pregnant and lactating mothers in the supported areas to improve identification, uptake and retention.
Perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the EMTCT/ EID Coordinator.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The EMTCT/ EID Technical Officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in medicine and Surgery. Possession of a Post graduate training in Public Health and or pediatrics will be an added advantage
Specialized training in HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment will be an added advantage.
Possess current registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
A minimum of three years’ experience working in HIV/AIDS services within the government health care setting, and in NGO setting
Previous experience providing technical assistance to large scale HIV/AIDS HSS interventions within MoH structures and systems.
Broad working knowledge and experience in EMTCT/ EID services management.
Excellent track record of mentoring HCWs in EMTCT / EID service delivery.
Good working knowledge of EMTCT / EID service programs, strategies, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results of EMTCT / EID service programs.
Working knowledge of USG programming policies and regulations, MoH and district procedures and practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application cover letters with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Deadline: 11th March, 2016 by 5:00 PM