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 – Nutrition will be responsible for the planning and implementation of activities to improve the quality of Nutrition Assessment, Counselling and Support (NACS) services in USAID ASSIST Uganda. He/she will be directly responsible for ensuring the integration of these NACS services into other services including, but not limited to, HIV care, TB, PMTCT and OPD.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Build technical competencies of facility health care providers in nutrition care and support services through trainings, onsite mentorships and peer to peer learning meetings.
Develop and timely submit work plans and budgets for all assigned NACS activities at least quarterly.
Improve technical strategies employed in NACS to ensure the USAID ASSIST project work plan is adhered to and implemented with measurable success.
The job holder will make sure that there is timely writing and submission of quality and accurate nutrition 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.
Ensure the spread and integration of lessons learnt to health facilities to improve the comprehensive care and treatment of PLHIV.
Responsible for ensuring that the cross-cutting themes like gender and health work force development are well integrated into the nutrition implementation plans.
Work in consultation with the Knowledge Management staff to document best practices in form of case studies, success stories, abstracts, video clips in addition to the routine biweekly updates, quarterly and annual reports.
In collaboration 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 candidate for the USAID ASSIST Project should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Human nutrition and or dietetics, a Master’s Degree in a health related field with a wide experience in NACS and knowledge of public health will be an added advantage.
Good knowledge and understanding of the NACS framework and national nutrition guidelines will be an added advantage
Three or more years’ work in NACS experience gained through serving within a government institution or NGO with proven ability to work with multi-sectoral teams and achieve results
Past experience in implementing and applying Quality improvement approaches and providing clinical training to service providers and stake holders.
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
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