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 Field Office Coordinator will be act as the key district liaison officer for the project and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Regional Field Office. The incumbent will also work closely with DHTs, health facilities and others stakeholders to ensure that all project outputs/outcomes in the given districts are achieved through effective management of project inputs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will work closely with the project manager to ensure implementation of project activities.
Conduct frequent monitoring and supportive supervision visits to health facilities.
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.
Provide leadership and overall supervision for project teams and field activities.
Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the IDI Field Office Coordinator career opportunity should preferably hold a 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.
Additional training in HIV/AIDS care and management is essential
Additional training in project planning and management will be an added advantage.
At least two to three years of relevant experience in implementing public Health/HIV/AIDS related projects at decentralized level.
Previous exposure and experience working with district health systems and managing project teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of PEPFAR/US government programming policies and regulations, procedures and practices
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with the DHTs and HFs.
Comprehensive working knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS programming issues.
Good project planning and management skills.
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