DREAMS Officer NGO Jobs – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

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Job Title:  DREAMS Officer

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Infectious Diseases Institute (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 support day-to-day implementation of comprehensive DREAMS packages for eligible AGYW through collaborative efforts with District and sub-District structures, and in line with the current GOU and USG funder guidelines.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Build the capacity of the District teams, Facility and community health workers to provide services on DREAMS initiative as per the National guidelines
  • Provide technical assistance for DREAMS services through trainings and on site mentorship activities using the national curriculum, guidelines and protocols
  • In collaboration with the M&E team, ensure that reporting and documentation of results from the DREAMS implementation is done timely and is of acceptable quality (ensuring accuracy and timeliness), ensuring timely updates of the DREAMS tracker
  • Closely coordinate with Ministry of Health and roll out the implementation of DREAMS services.
  • Work closely with the project M&E team to ensure regular updates of the DREAMS tracker and accurate and timely reporting.
  • Strengthen referral and linkages between health facility and community service delivery points for the identified AGYW.
  • Support establishment of community and facility Quality Improvement teams to support implementation of AGYW risk reduction plans.
  • Build linkages and strengthen coordination among other DREAM partners in the IDI-supported communities.
  • Develop plans and budgets and submit quarterly, annual and ad hoc DREAMS implementation progress reports
  • Participate in DREAMS operational research activities involving the project supported health facilities
  • Identify and document best practices to continuously guide improvements in DREAMS services delivery.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social work/Public Health and or related discipline
  • At least three years’ work experience with DREAMS
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel within the supported communities.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 12th February 2023

 

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