HIV Prevention Technical Officer NGO Jobs – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

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Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Outreach
Department HIV prevention Coordinator
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.
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.
Job Summary:  The HIV Prevention Technical Officer will
provide technical assistance to project and HF staff and DHTs to ensure timely
and quality accelerated HIV/AIDS prevention services especially those targeting
key populations.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The
    incumbent will design, monitor and report on key activities related to
    HIV/AIDS prevention scale up in West Nile.
  • Support
    mentoring activities for HCWs in relation to HIV /AIDS prevention
    services in West Nile especially those targeting key populations.
  • Support
    the roll-out of National HIV treatment guidelines and other related
    guidelines in HIV/AIDS prevention services in West Nile especially
    those targeting key populations
  • Provide
    on call/distance TA support for the handling of complicated cases.
  • Support
    Quality Assurance of HIV//AIDS prevention services in West Nile especially
    those targeting key populations at facilities and recommend corrective
    action.
  • Offer
    technical assistance in planning related to HIV/AIDS prevention services
    in West Nile especially those targeting key populations.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Infectious
    Diseases Institute (IDI) HIV Prevention Technical Officer job opportunity
    should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
    degree in any of the following fields; Medicine and Surgery, Social
    Sciences, SWASA, Development Studies, Community and Adult Education,
    Community Psychology, Guidance and counseling or BSc. Nursing
  • Evidence
    of having attended specialized training in HIV/AIDS
  • Active
    registration with the relevant professional body.
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in providing technical assistance and
    mentorship of HCWs in HIV/AIDS prevention within MoH structures and
    systems especially targeting key populations.
  • Broad
    knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS management and prevention.
  • Good
    working knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention programs, strategies, processes
    and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate
    results of HIV/AIDS programs.
  • Excellent
    communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work
    effectively in a team.
  • Knowledge
    of USG programming policies and regulations, MoH and district procedures
    and practices.
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:
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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