About URC ASSIST Project:
University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID Applying science to strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project which is a five-year cooperative agreement dedicated to improving health, population and nutrition services through technical support to service delivery institutions, country Ministries of Health, USAID country missions, and cooperating agencies.
Job Summary: The Technical officer- TB will support the planning and implementation of project activities to improve the quality of TB care & treatment in Northern Uganda under the USAID ASSIST Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Build the technical competencies of facility health care providers in TB treatment and care through trainings, onsite mentorships and peer to peer learning sessions.
Ensure that district mentor ship teams are formed at the districts.
In charge of preparing and conducting technical training as need arises.
Ensure that the facility teams are availed with essential equipment and supplies.
Works closely with MOH for updated guidelines and policy documents.
Develop and timely submit work plans and budgets for all assigned TB treatment and care activities at least quarterly.
Regularly review and improve technical strategies employed in TB treatment and care to ensure the USAID ASSIST project workplan is adhered to and implemented with measurable success.
Ensure the timely writing and submission of quality and accurate TB care and treatment reports quarterly, bi-weekly, and at all other requested times.
Develop and sustain a pool of regional and district coaches with required QI competences.
Develop and implement a spread plan to ensure learning from demonstration collaborative (e.g. the
ART Frame work collaborative),become the standard of care at all USAID ASSIST TB care and treatment supported sites.
Ensure that cross-cutting themes like gender and health work force development are well integrated into the TB care and treatment plans.
Works closely with the knowledge management staff, lead the process of documenting best practices in form of case studies, success stories, abstracts, video clips in addition to the routine biweekly updates, quarterly and annual reports.
Work in consultation with the monitoring and Evaluation team ensure that data collected is accurate and valid and captures process and outcome indicators.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor/ Chief of Party.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in medicine, a Master’s Degree in public health will be an added advantage.
A minimum of three or more years’ work experience gained through serving within a government institution or NGO with proven ability to coordinate activities of different stakeholders at district and or sub national level.
Possession of a valid registration certificate from the Uganda Medical & Dental practitioners Council.
Possess excellent communication and / or interpersonal skills.
Past experience in handling Quality improvement approaches and providing clinical training to service providers and stake holders.
Possess the ability and willingness to travel within the supported districts.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join University Research Council’s USAID Project should send an application Letter, updated CV, and relevant academic documents as well as names and contact information for three professional references and day-time contact numbers to: The Human Resource Officer- USAID ASSIST Project, University Research Co., LLC, Plot 40, Ntinda II Road, Naguru, P.O. Box 28745, Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: assistugandarecruitment@urc-chs.com
NB: Please clearly indicate the position in the subject if you are sending electronically. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 3rd April, 2015 by 5:00PM