Job Title: Care and Treatment Officer
Organisation: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda (Baylor-Uganda)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is an indigenous
not-for-profit child health and development organisation affiliated to the Baylor College of Medicine International Paediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI), a Network of paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment Children’s Clinical Centres of Excellence and international program offices in 11 countries across Africa and Eastern Europe.
Job Summary: The Care and Treatment Officer is responsible for overall planning, managing of care & treatment activities implemented in the region. Implement TB/HIV care & treatment in alignment with up to date MoH guidelines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and assist with supportive supervision and mentoring of community-based and facility-based Health Care Workers in the day-to-day implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities.
- Provide support to the effective referral system of tuberculosis and HIV patients to ensure integration of TB and HIV services within the district.
- Document gather, and analyse records of TB/HIV collaborative activities at supported facilities, as well as case-based information in electronic format.
- Work closely with the National TB Control Program (NTP), WHO, NGO partners and other Stakeholders in identifying program priorities, developing strategies and coordinating Implementation of MDR-TB activities;
- Participate in all TB/HIV forums at local level and provide updates as required.
- Work with the district TB coordinators, HIV focal persons and Facility in charges to support them to provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding implementation of the TB/HIV collaborative activities.
- Provide technical support to sub-grantees in developing work plan in accordance with project Objectives and scope of work; Technical support supervision for CBO’s and sub grantees with indicators related to TB.
- Provide technical directions and support to the NTP and sub-recipient NGO partners in planning and implementing MDR-TB activities as required;
- Participate in workshops, seminars, task force and expert committees to identify policy, technical and programmatic gaps in Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) diagnosis and treatment and Infection Control; update partners and stakeholder on TB CARE activities;
- Provide technical support in developing systems, tools, job aids Information education and communication (IEC) as required for improving diagnosis and treatment of TB/MDR-TB, infection prevention, monitoring and supervision;
- Monitor implementation of planned activities through periodic consultations, monthly progress review meetings, reports review, and field trips. Provide written feedback for improving performance.
- Monitor project deliverables and timeliness, notify the Team Leader when issues arise, and take corrective actions, as needed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. Must be registered with Medical and Dental Practitioners Council applications (MS Word and Excel).
- At least two years of relevant work experience in the field of TB and HIV control activities with at least one year in a supervisory role.
- Three years of related work experience in managing a corporate function, managing performance driven programs, managing the change process. Good experience in mentorships/coaching and transition management; with a reputable international NGO. Experience with government and donor representatives. Have Key personal competences in Team management, communication skills, networking and analytical skills
NOTE:
- Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified UNEB certificates as well as certified University Transcripts
- You must have at least a credit 6 in MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH at Ordinary Level (UCE). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 12th November 2021
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