The Ugandan Jobline

Job Title: Clinical Coach (2 Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

Duty Station:  Buvuma HC IV, Uganda

About US:

Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit biomedical research Organization, whose mission is to mitigate disease threats through quality research, healthcare and disease surveillance. MUWRP was established in 2002 by a Memorandum of Agreement between The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) and Makerere University (Mak) to undertake medical research to test HIV vaccines. Over the years, MUWRP’s portfolio has progressively expanded to include vaccine research for Ebola and Marburg viruses, surveillance of influenza and influenza- like viruses and other emerging infections in humans and animals; also epidemiological, basic and implementation research in HIV treatment, care and prevention programs in the Districts of Kayunga, Mukono, Buvuma and Buikwe.

Job Summary: The candidate will serve as a Clinical Coach at MUWRP, based in Buvuma HC IV

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the diagnosis, treatment and management of HIV patients and support in identification, diagnosis and management of TB/HIV co-infected cases.
• Support the periodic collection of accurate, consistent and timely programmatic data as may be required by MUWRP/PEPFAR & MOH at the MUWRP supported Facilities in Buvuma to support the M & E of the program performance.
• Use site level data to identify and address performance gaps in the provision of adult, paediatric, HEI/EID and adolescent HIV care and treatment and build capacity through facility Work Improvement Teams (WITs)
• Work in close collaboration with District QI coaches, committees, Facility in charges, ART and PMTCT focal persons, expert clients, mentor mothers, YAPS and other peers to coordinate, facilitate, and track monthly facility performance and quality improvement activities in identification, linkage to care, retention, adherence and viral load monitoring and suppression for adults, children and adolescents in care.
• Support the District QI Committees and coaches in implementing District paediatric and adolescent HIV prevention, care and treatment QI plans conducting integrated QI coaching and mentorship activities for the health facilities based on performance data.
• Conduct regular targeted mentorship and coaching activities at the assigned facilities on the adult, paediatric, HEI/EID and adolescent HIV care package 2-3 days per week per facility on the HIV cascade.
• Provide support for reporting adult, paediatric and adolescent HIV care and treatment QI activities and results in accordance with the Health Sector QI framework and strategic plan
• Support health facilities to report to DHIS2, MER, CQI, Surge and ensure dashboards are maintained and updated.
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of HIV care & treatment QI related activities, progress, successes, lessons learned, and best practices through participation in facility, district, and regional QI collaborative learning and adaptation sessions.
• Participate in district progress review meetings on a quarterly basis.
• Participate in capacity building activities – e.g. site-level trainings, web-based updates through Webinars on Zoom/Teams to increase knowledge and skills of health workers and volunteers in the provision of adult, paediatric and adolescent HIV services.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Public health and other health related fields
• At least two years of work experience as a clinical coach in an HIV prevention, care and treatment program
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement approaches at district and/or health facility level.
• Working knowledge and experience in Buvuma District providing technical
• Clear understanding of current Uganda ART guidelines.
• Experience in using data to improve program performance and/or supporting facility-based quality improvement teams.
• Ability to translate findings or technical concepts into accessible messages via trainings or written materials, which will serve to transfer knowledge and skills to the Demonstrated ability to interact with persons from a variety of professionals.
• Possesses core competencies: Innovation, Accountability, Service Excellence,
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office software, especially Word, Excel and Power point.
• Fluency in English required (oral and written).
• Ability to be resident and work in the district of Buvuma, supporting all facilities.
• The Incumbent will serve under the immediate supervision of the Technical Advisor – Care and Treatment

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

Click Here

Note:

• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting an application letter, resume, copies of academic certificates in a 1 PDF or word document, including three referees (who are not relatives) and one of which should be your current supervisor. Indicate their day time telephone contacts and email addresses.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 17^th December 2022

For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Related Jobs