Job Title: Linkages
and Referral Supervisor
and Referral Supervisor
Organisation:
Reach The Youth –Uganda (RTY)
Reach The Youth –Uganda (RTY)
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Reach The Youth
–Uganda (RTY) has received funding from Baylor-Uganda to strengthen the
“Bi-directional clinical, community and OVC referrals, linkages and service
delivery implementation strategy.” The implementation theme will be “Utilizing
community structures to reach the 95-95-95 targets.” The activities will
include: 1st 95 — identification of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) and
Tuberculosis (T B) and index client contact tracing. 2nd 95 —Linkage to ART
services through the differentiated service delivery models. And 3rd 95 —
Supporting adherence to and retention on antiretroviral therapy (ART).
–Uganda (RTY) has received funding from Baylor-Uganda to strengthen the
“Bi-directional clinical, community and OVC referrals, linkages and service
delivery implementation strategy.” The implementation theme will be “Utilizing
community structures to reach the 95-95-95 targets.” The activities will
include: 1st 95 — identification of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) and
Tuberculosis (T B) and index client contact tracing. 2nd 95 —Linkage to ART
services through the differentiated service delivery models. And 3rd 95 —
Supporting adherence to and retention on antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Job Summary: The Linkages and Referral Supervisor will
mainly coordinate the implementation of community-facility framework to ensure
achievement of the 95-95-95 targets.
mainly coordinate the implementation of community-facility framework to ensure
achievement of the 95-95-95 targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- She/he will promote effective coordination with clinical, local
governments, community structures, police, other CSOs, cultural &
religious institutions among others to support the effective
implementation of referral and linkage activities within the protect
framework. - The LRS shall be responsible for supervising and coordinating
activities of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to scale up bi-directional
referrals and linkage between the community and supported Health
Facilities and other institutions; - He/she shall work jointly with the DHE/ Sub-county Health
Educators/Health Assistants to identify the most suitably qualified
community health workers to engage in Community-Facility Framework
Activities; - Ensure that all lost clients and clients who miss clinic
appointments are followed up and returned to care in real time; - Scale up Community Models of Differentiated Service Delivery (DSDM)
by mobilizing and organizing clients into CCLAD groups, and coordinating
CCLAD and CDDP outreaches; - Jointly work with HIV Clinics to generated lists of clients for
follow up and TB/HIV contact tracing/reverse-contact tracing - Coordinate and manage referral and linkages between RTY other
institutions to achieve Accelerated HIV Epidemic Control in Kyenjojo
District.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Diploma or higher in humanities,
preferably in Social Sciences; public health studies, Development Studies.
- Proven ability and experience to manage community based structures.
- Able to develop periodic work plans and timely reports.
- She/he should have demonstrated skills to work in protect teams.
- Good computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data
entry etc. - Demonstrable good communication skills in both English and Local
Language. - Skills and experience in coordination and networks building
- Driving permit (class A Motorcycles )
- Experience in building a strong referral and linkages system for HIV
care and treatment services - Additional training in M& E shall be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their applications to the: Human Resources & Administration
Manager or Hand deliver it together with a detailed C.V and copies of academic
transcripts to our Office located on the Upper Floor of Opportunity Bank Building
in Kyenjojo Town Council or Plot 1616, Bukoto-Kisasi Road, below Kabira Club,
Opposite St. Andrews’ Church, Bukoto. Clarification call: Rita Barungi
(HRMM)-Tel (Mobile: 0700-200 431 or 0772-428 540).
should send their applications to the: Human Resources & Administration
Manager or Hand deliver it together with a detailed C.V and copies of academic
transcripts to our Office located on the Upper Floor of Opportunity Bank Building
in Kyenjojo Town Council or Plot 1616, Bukoto-Kisasi Road, below Kabira Club,
Opposite St. Andrews’ Church, Bukoto. Clarification call: Rita Barungi
(HRMM)-Tel (Mobile: 0700-200 431 or 0772-428 540).
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Reach the Youth
Uganda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Reach the Youth
Uganda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: 31st August 2018
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