Job Title: Regional Technical Coordinator
Organisation: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Bugiri, Uganda
About Organisation:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) emerged from the Mulago – Mbarara Teaching Hospitals Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) which was established in November 2004 under the then Makerere University Faculty of Medicine. Over the last 20 years, we have broadened our work beyond the support of provision of comprehensive HIV and TB services to include capacity strengthening for health care workers across Uganda and conduct research to inform policies for HIV/TB and other HIV comorbidities in the country.
Job Summary: Guide and oversee implementation, and performance monitoring of HIV /TB, PMTCT, Child Health, Maternal and Neonatal Health, Quality Improvement, supply chain and laboratory services, outbreak preparedness and response in the Cluster by working closely with thematic leads. He/she will also oversee the cluster and district-based finance and administration functions of the Local Partner Health Services East Central Project; and manage relationships with partners and respective districts in East Central Uganda. The incumbent will also be the project’s liaison person in one specific assigned district, where there will be no District Integrated Health Service Delivery Specialists, embedded in the District Health Management Team (DHT).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise financial and administrative activities including conducting staff appraisals, reviewing, and approving financial and administrative requests and accountabilities.
- Support development and timely submission of work plans and budgets
- Supervise the allocated cluster and district-based staff to ensure that the implementation of activities is responsive to the needs of the project.
- Review and improve technical strategies employed to ensure the Local Partner Health Services East Central project work plan is adhered to and implemented with measurable success.
- Provide decentralized management, coaching, and technical assistance to the Project staff, DHTs, health facility staff and district-based civil society counterparts in their assigned districts and health facilities.
- Develop and maintain a competent & motivated team of cluster and district teams through implementing HR support activities in line with the human resources manual.
- Work with the Technical Advisors, Specialists and Program officers to support healthcare facility teams to improve delivery of quality integrated health services, and well-coordinated Laboratory and Supply Chain services by MJAP, at all levels of healthcare through support supervision and mentoring.
- Support the integration of quality improvement approaches into health services delivery at the health facilities within the districts and health facilities.
- In collaboration with the knowledge management staff, support the process of documenting best practices in form of case studies, success stories, abstracts, video clips in addition to the routine weekly updates, quarterly and annual reports.
- Ensure proper implementation and coordination at district and health facility levels, working with the District Health Teams in the respective districts.
- Support the design and rollout of community level interventions for integrated health services delivery geared at addressing health determinants at individual, household and community level.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of the capacity building plans based on clear identified needs i.e., training, mentorship, and support supervision programs.
- Build and manage relations with the respective districts through regular engagement, coordination meetings and joint review of plans and activities.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and networks with district key stakeholders and other partner organizations involved in programs and advocate for a comprehensive, relevant, and harmonized interventions in the region in line with various program.
- Supervise District Integrated Service Delivery Specialist.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB)
- A master’s degree in public health or related health field is preferred.
- At least 5 years of professional experience working in Public Health Systems
- Practical knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring integrated programs.
- Good knowledge of the district health system and community- facility linkage structures.
- Experience in leading and managing Interprofessional teams of health and non-health professionals.
- Ability to implement and monitor quality improvement projects embedded in the program.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills; and great report writing skills.
Note: MJAP is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, evaluating all job applicants solely based on merit, regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, or disability. As an equal opportunity employer, MJAP does not charge applicants at any stage and is not responsible for losses from fraudulent recruitment activities.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at the link below
Deadline: 4th December 2025
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60