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 PMTCT will be responsible for planning and implement activities to improve the quality of PMTCT care services based on National PMTCT guidelines in Northern Uganda under the USAID ASSIST project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Build technical competencies of facility health care providers in PMTCT care services through trainings, onsite mentorships and peer to peer learning meetings.
In charge of developing and submitting work plans and budgets for all assigned PMTCT activities at least quarterly.
Regularly review and improve technical strategies employed in PMTCT to ensure the USAID ASSIST project work plan is adhered to and implemented with measurable success.
Ensure the timely writing and submission of quality and accurate PMTCT reports quarterly, bi-weekly, and at all other requested times.
Develop and sustain a pool of regional and district coaches with required QI competences.
Ensure that all health facilities have a well-established and functional mother-baby care point based on the National PMTCT guidelines.
Ensure the spread and integration of lessons learnt to health facilities to improve the quality of care for HIV positive mothers and their exposed babies.
Ensure that cross-cutting themes like gender and health work force development are well integrated into the PMTCT implementation plans.
Work in close collaboration with the KM staff, document 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 liaison 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 ideal applicants should preferably hold Bachelor’s Degrees in medicine or nursing. A Master’s Degree in a health related field with a wide experience in PMTCT, scaling up of Option B+ and knowledge of public health will be an added advantage.
At least three years’ experience in PMTCT 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.
Past experience in implementing and applying Quality improvement approaches and providing clinical training to service providers and stake holders will be an added advantage.
Possess the ability to conduct cohort monitoring for retention indicators is an added advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills is a must.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to support a cross section of frontline health workers
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