IDI is an independently governed institute within the College of Health
Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health
systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through
research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as
in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000
managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and
training. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to
achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment; training; research;
Outreach; and laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the
Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab). The IDI Outreach program
supports Saving Mothers Giving Life (SMGL) project interventions in Kibaale
district and comprehensive HIV/AIDS services (including Adult Safe Male Medical
Circumcision (SMC) for HIV prevention in the 7 districts of Kibaale, Hoima,
Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Buliisa, Masindi and Kiryandongo under the Expanded Kibaale-Kiboga
Project (EKKP).

Job Summary: The Medical Team Leader will be responsible for the
coordination and quality assurance of all activities regarding Maternal &
Neonatal Health (MNH) services in the district.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

The jobholder will be coordinating efforts
in planning and budgeting for MCH activities
Work closely with existing staff to
support health facility teams in offering quality MCH services.
Coordinate efforts for provision of
Emergency Obstetric Care services including obstetric surgical procedures
as may be required.
Actively participate in Quality assurance
and improvement MNH processes
Offer technical support supervision to the
lower health facilities
Compile and prepare timely project
progress reports.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized University
Registration with the Uganda Medical and
Dental Practitioners Council
Additional training in MCH/RH is an added
advantage.
A minimum of three years’ experience
working in RH services within the government health care setting
Good knowledge and understanding of
community dynamism, engagement and networking for community MCH
initiatives
Good advocacy for MNH services
Good communication, presentation, and
management skills
Possess basic computer literacy skills
including word processing, excel, internet and power point.

Compensation Package: The compensation package will be commensurate
with the caliber and experience of the individual we are seeking. Contract is
initially 3 years and may be renewed thereafter

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested persons who wish to apply should
email as well as post or deliver an application letter (clearly labeled –
Application for “position title”) with a detailed CV, naming at least two
professional referees, to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: Monday, 7^th July 2014.

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