Rakai Health Sciences Program
is a collaborative Bio-medical research and service delivery organization. It
strives to improve the quality of life of the local population through a
combination of community based research, curative services and prevention
strategies in the District of Rakai, South Western Uganda. It is based at the
Uganda Virus Research Institute Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.

About CDC Program:

With funding from PEPFAR/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), RHSP is implementing a 5 year
comprehensive HIV/ AIDS program in the 12 districts of Masaka region namely;
Rakai, Kyotera, Masaka, Kalungu, Bukomansimbi, Lyantonde, Lwengo, Sembabule,
Butambala, Gomba, Mpigi, and Kalangala with an aim of achieving rapid HIV
epidemic control.

Job Summary: The TB Care
and Treatment Officer will provide TB related technical support to health care
workers at supported HFs in assessment, diagnosis & clinical care of all
patients

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance and mentorship for health workers in
TB care.
Provide continuous clinical mentoring in all
areas including reporting for all related MoH reports
Support and participate in Continuous Medical
Education (CME) programs for all staff
Support coordination of health education talks in TB related fields
Lead and strengthen quality improvement
activities in all TB related fields at all facilities
Support referral and linkages for clients
receiving care at supported facilities
Support HMIS and program reporting for all supported facilities
Perform any other assigned duties in line with
your role

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The
ideal candidate for the TB Care and Treatment Officer job opportunity
should hold a Diploma in medicine
Additional training in clinical management of
HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections
Registration with the Allied Health
professionals’ Council
One year of work experience in a busy clinical
HIV/AIDS setting
Previous experience in clinical care of
infants, children and adolescents would be an advantage
Specific experience and training in TB management or care
Excellent
interpersonal skills
Ability to interact productively and work in a
team environment
Self-motivated, innovative and capable of
meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills required (Both
oral & written)
Willingness to travel and provide care services
at selected health facilities and outreaches
Willingness to work and live in rural areas is
required

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested
applicants should send their application letter, valid academic documents and
detailed resume (CV) with three recognizable referees to:

The Human Resource Manager,

Rakai Health Sciences Program,

P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Rakai,
Uganda

Deliver to: Rakai Health
Sciences Program offices

Clement Hill Plot 8 Kampala,
Uganda

Send via E-mail to:
Apply by Email

NB: Please indicate on
the envelope & application; a) the position applied for, b) The district of
preference. For all online applications, save your documents as position &
district of preference ( e.g. Administrative Assistant Kalangala)

Deadline: 16^th February 2017

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