Organization: Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Care and
Treatment Advisor
Treatment Advisor
About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
About Project:
MJAP will work in close collaboration with the Rakai Health Sciences
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary: The Care &
Treatment Officer will work in liaison with the Care & Treatment Advisor
and the DHT counterparts, to provide technical guidance for delivery of Care
& Treatment services in the districts.
Treatment Officer will work in liaison with the Care & Treatment Advisor
and the DHT counterparts, to provide technical guidance for delivery of Care
& Treatment services in the districts.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide support supervision and hands on
mentorship in the areas of PMTC, TB/HIV, Paediatric and adult HIV
treatment. - Work closely with the Care and Treatment
Advisor to identify service provision gaps and recommend appropriate
actions. - Keenly monitor implementation of services
and ensure delivery of quality services. - Assist the DHTs in the capacity building
programs, through mentoring and coaching and CMEs to improve adherence of
patient care and treatment protocols. - Ensure compliance with standard practices
such as; laboratory tests and radiological investigations, monitoring
toxicities; follow up on adherence and treatment response of patients on
ART. - Jointly with DHTs conduct supportive
supervision and monitoring visits to assess the comprehensiveness and quality
of health services provided and recommend improvements.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Care & Treatment Officer should
preferably hold a Bachelor of
Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution. - Possession
of a Masters’ degree in Public Health or its equivalent is added
advantage - A
minimum of three years’ experience in providing HIV prevention, care,
treatment services and in particular ART in a district setting. - Broad
knowledge of the MOH quality improvement framework and its implementation. - Previous
exposure and experience in CQI is an added advantage - Strong
analytical and team building skills. - Good
report writing skills. - Previous experience in health worker capacity building through trainings
and mentorships is a must. - Dynamic
thinking and innovative
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: [email protected]
NB: Please indicate the
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
Deadline: 17th May 2017
by 5:00pm
by 5:00pm
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