Organization: Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Kampala and Masaka,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: M&E 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).
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Coach/Train District QI teams on QI
methods to reflect performance vis a vis the targets. - Offer support to participating districts
to conduct regular performance evaluation and supportive supervision of
facilities following standard procedures. - Coordinate regular review meetings on QI
and learning sessions on QI. - Ensure presence of functional QI teams at
district and facility levels - Support the DHT in training and mentorship
of staff on service guidelines and standard operating procedures - Assist the DHT to conduct regular data
review meetings at the district and facility levels - Support the DHT to conduct regular
performance evaluation and supportive supervision of facilities following
standard procedures
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Quality Improvement Officer should
preferably hold a Master’s degree in Public Health or related discipline - Bachelors’ degree in Medicine, Health
Services Management or Statistics - A minimum of three years’ experience in QI
activities in donor funded programs - Broad knowledge of MoH and National
M&E and quality improvement frameworks.• Understanding of Local
Government Structures - Previous experience with QI tools, (HMIS,
OpenMRS, DHIS2 or HIBRID Information Systems) - Knowledge of MER 2.1 PEPFAR indicators
will be an additional advantage ; - Mentoring and coaching skills
- Good team leader
- Willingness to work in a rural area, under
minimal supervision - Excellent Interpersonal and communication
skills
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
2017 by 5:00pm
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