About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an International NGO which seeks to “Strengthen Health Systems in Africa 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 Outreach programmes. With funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/PEPFAR, IDI has been implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the mid-western Uganda Districts of Kiboga, Kibaale, Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Masindi, Buliisa and Kiryandongo since 2009. IDI has recendy won a five year follow on project with the title “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 Field Office Co-ordinators will serve as the key district liaison officer for the project and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the regional field office. In collaboration with DHTs, health facilities and others stakeholders, s/he will be accountable for ensuring that all project outputs/outcomes in the given districts are achieved through effective management of project inputs. The incumbent will provide leadership to the Technical Support Teams (TST) comprising of technical staff (lab technicians, data managers, logisticians, clinicians etc) that will be placed in each coordination office to provide backstopping support to the DHTs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Works closely with the Project Manager, ensure implementation of Project activities.
Carry out frequent monitoring and supportive supervision visits to health facilities.
Provide administrative support for field activities.
Actively coordinate with other units including DHT and other stakeholders within the project areas.
Organize and participate in quarterly project review meetings for the district level stakeholders.
Actively participate in the HIV/AIDS coordination meetings.
Provide leadership and overall supervision for project teapis and field activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants should hold Degrees in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or a related medical discipline. Possession of a Postgraduate Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences or a management related field will be an added advantage. Training in project planning and management will be an added advantage. Training in HIV/AIDS care and management is essential
Three to five years’ relevant experience in implementing Public Health/HIV/AIDS related projects at decentralized level
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Past experience working with district health systems and managing project teams.
Prior experience in strategic planning, organizational capacity and health systems strengthening (HSS) and participatory approaches.
Detailed knowledge and familiarity of decentralized health systems of Uganda. Familiarity with the functioning of the decentralized Local Government System of Uganda.
Working knowledge of PEPFAR/US Government programming policies and regulations, procedures and practices, which bear on project management in support of cooperative agreements.
Detailed knowledge of the Uganda healthcare system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with the DHTs and HFs.
Detailed knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS programming issues.
Project planning and management skills.
Fluency of the local languages within the supported districts is desirable.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications, cover letters, updated CVs (with 2 professional referees) and copies of their academic credentials to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: Monday 18th May 2015 by 5:00PM