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Job Title: TB/HIV Services Officer (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda (Baylor-Uganda)
Duty Station: Kapchorwa, Uganda
Reports to: Program Management Specialist
About the Company:
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 TB/HIV Services Officer is responsible for overall planning, managing and coordinating TB diagnosis, prevention, treatment and Infection Control (IC) 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.
- 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 TB activities;
- Support districts to embrace the electronic TB case-based surveillance system and use it to guide to customise TB program activities in their locality.
- Work with the district TB focal persons, 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.
- Support districts to plan and implement TB case finding, treatment and support activities in line with the MOH guidelines.
- Monitor implementation of planned activities through periodic consultations, monthly progress review meetings, reports review, and field trips. Provide written feedback for improving performance.
- Review weekly, monthly and quarterly progress on TB indicators at district and facility level.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a degree in a related field from a recognized institution. A Diploma in Clinical Medicine qualification is an added advantage.
- 2 Years Relevant Experience
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 19th September 2024
NB: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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