Job Title: Locum District EMTCT/ EID Services Officer
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
IDI is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.
Job Summary: The position holder will be accountable for coordination, implementation, and ensuring maximum outputs regarding EMTCT/ EID services in supported districts. The officer will provide technical assistance to the district teams to ensure timely attainment and sustenance of quality EMTCT / EID service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate implementation of all district EMTCT/ EID activities related to the project
- Provide oversight for the mentorship of project and health facility teams in EMTCT/ EID services in line with MoH policies and procedures.
- Work with the relevant district personnel to ensure provision of an integrated information package for improving care for HIV positive pregnant and lactating mothers.
- Support community demand and community based activities for HIV positive pregnant and lactating mothers in the supported areas to improve identification, uptake and retention.
- Strengthen documentation and records management of pediatric, HIV positive pregnant and lactating mother’s data using appropriate tools and online systems.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold Either Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or Completion of Registered training/diploma in Midwifery from a recognized education institution
- Training in elimination of mother to child transmission
- At least three years work experience in a busy clinical setting preferably in the district health system setting
- Knowledge and understanding of maternal and child health issues especially goal oriented ANC
- Knowledge of good nursing procedures and practices
- Report writing skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and power point packages.
- Attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy.
- Team player and management skills.
- Good communication skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 12th June 2022
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