Job Title: Field Office Coordinator (FOC)
Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit
organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health
specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems
with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity
Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory
services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John
Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health
specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems
with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity
Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve
its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory
services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John
Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
About Project:
IDI is implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the mid-western
Uganda Districts of Kiboga, Kibaale, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Kyankwanzi, Hoima,
Masindi, Buliisa and Kiryandongo.
Uganda Districts of Kiboga, Kibaale, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Kyankwanzi, Hoima,
Masindi, Buliisa and Kiryandongo.
Job Summary: The Field
Office Coordinator will act as the key district liaison officer for the project
responsible for day-to-day operations of the regional field office. The
jobholder will work closely with DHTs, health facilities and others
stakeholders to ensure that all project outputs/outcomes in the given districts
are achieved through effective management of project inputs.
Office Coordinator will act as the key district liaison officer for the project
responsible for day-to-day operations of the regional field office. The
jobholder will work closely with DHTs, health facilities and others
stakeholders to ensure that all project outputs/outcomes in the given districts
are achieved through effective management of project inputs.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Work
in closely with the project manager to ensure effective implementation of
project activities. - Conduct
frequent monitoring and supportive supervision visits to health
facilities. - The
jobholder will also coordinate with other units including DHT and other
stakeholders within the project areas. - Organize
and participate in quarterly project review meetings for the district
level stakeholders. - Provide
leadership and overall supervision for project teams and field activities.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI) Field Office Coordinator (FOC) job opportunity
should preferably hold a Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) - Up-to-date
registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council - Additional
training in HIV/AIDS care and management is essential - Possession
of a post graduate Training in project planning and management will be an
added advantage. - A
postgraduate degree in Public Health will be an added advantage. - A minimum of three years’ experience in implementing public Health/HIV/AIDS
related projects at decentralized level. - Previous
exposure and experience working with district health systems and managing
project teams. - Excellent
written and verbal communication skills. - Broad
knowledge of PEPFAR/US government programming policies and regulations, procedures
and practices. - In-depth
knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS programming issues. - Good
project planning and management skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons may apply through e-mail
or hand-deliver their application letter with a detailed CV, copies of academic
credentials with at least two referees to:
or hand-deliver their application letter with a detailed CV, copies of academic
credentials with at least two referees to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 16th May 2017
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