Job Title: TB Advisor
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Kigezi Region and Lango Region, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
About USAID Project:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region. The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. Additionally, the Activity will temporarily support lifesaving activities in the Ankole and Acholi regions
Job Summary: The Locum TB advisor will work in collaboration with the program/district teams to ensure technical soundness of the TB and TB/HIV programs. She/he will provide technical oversight for prioritized lifesaving TB case finding, treatment and retention for TB patients and Preventive therapy for clients within supported district/sites in the Ankole/Acholi regions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate strategic work planning and implementation of strategies aligned to provision of prioritized lifesaving TB and TB/HIV services for adults & Pediatric patients.
- Coordinate with the community advisor, program and district/site team to implement active TB case finding and retention packages, TB contact tracing and uptake of TB preventive therapy.
- Work with the Locum Laboratory Advisor to support project and district/site laboratory focal persons optimal utilization of TB diagnostic services.
- Work with program officers to ensure timely MDR TB patient evacuation.
- Work with the Locum Logistics advisor and program/district health team to ensure TB commodity security in the region.
- Participate in routine data analysis, performance review and data usage to inform quality improvement initiatives for pediatric and adult TB and TB/HIV services.
- Coordinate and work with the Program officers and district/site teams to conduct quarterly TB data collection, TB EQA sampling and data harmonization /performance review.
- Spearhead development of master concepts, costed work plans and Activity reports as per stipulated timelines.
- Contribute to documentation of best Care & Treatment best learnings, success stories and abstracts in the supported districts/region.
- Perform any other duties as assigned or coordinated by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Medicine & General Surgery or Diploma in Clinical Medicine with Project management/Masters in Public Health as an added advantage
- Recent work experience of a minimum of five years with TB and TB/HIV programs
- Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.
- Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
- Computer proficiency in word, excel and power point.
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: [email protected]
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOUR APPLYING FOR AND PREFERRED REGION/LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Deadline: 16th May 2025 by 05:00 pm
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks. Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to follow application guidelines and any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
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