About US:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is an indigenous not-for-profit child health and development organisation affiliated to the Baylor College of Medicine International Paediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI), a Network of paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment Children’s Clinical Centres of Excellence and international program offices in 11 countries across Africa, Eastern Europe and North America.
Job Summary: The Regional Coordinator, Voucher Plus Activity will be responsible for overall field implementation, coordination and technical support supervision of all activities under the Uganda Voucher Plus Activity in the region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Regional Coordinator prepares and monitors the implementation of the monthly, quarterly and annual Voucher Plus Activity work plans
Directly manages, coaches and mentors the regional mentor midwives on all aspects of the Uganda Voucher Plus Activity
Prepares and submits accurate, complete and timely periodic reports on all voucher Plus activities in the region.
Creates and maintains good collaborative working relationships and linkages between the Voucher Plus Activity and her stakeholders
Manages the capacity building efforts for providers
Provides direct and regular technical support to all CEMONC and BEMONC facilities within the region
Prepares and implement annual quality improvement plans
Create and support client/patient referral from BEMONC to CEMONC and follow up linkages at all accredited health facilities
Support and link all accredited health facilities to access & use MOH registers and HMIS booklets
Support and link accredited health facilities to access free FP commodities, ARVs for EMTCT, vaccines for childhood immunizations
Manage the implementation of corrective Ql recommendations
Keenly review and monitor the implementation of HR support activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery. A Master’s degree in Public Health, or its equivalent, is an added advantage.
Experience as a practicing clinician in a CEMONCsite.
At least two years’ experience in managing Maternal & Reproductive Health programs/projects with a reputable NGO, and direct experience working with private providers, local governance and donor representatives.
Previous experience in HIV/AIDS and ART is an added advantage.
Good team player
Good networking and partnership skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
The applicant must be dynamic
Highly persuasive and convincing
Self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to the address below including a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees i.e. email and phone addresses, copies of professional/academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. The applicant must have at most a credit 6 in Math and English and an approved ‘Medical Check-up report from a recommended health centre’ for successful candidates is a requirement at entry.
Send applications via E-mail to: applications@baylor-Uganda.org.
The Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital,
P.O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 27th January 2017