Malaria Specialist USAID RHITES-EC Project Careers – University Research Co., LLC (URC)

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Title:            Malaria Specialist
Organisation: University
Research Co., LLC (URC)
Project Name: USAID
Regional Health Integration to Enhance Health Services in East Central Uganda
Project (USAID/Uganda RHITES-EC) Project
Duty Station: Jinja,
Uganda
About US:
University Research Co.,
LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health
care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit
affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45
countries, including the United States.
About USAID RHITES-EC Project:
University Research
Co., LLC (URC) is implementing the USAID Regional Health Integration to Enhance
Health Services in East Central Uganda Project (USAID/Uganda RHITES-EC) whose
aim is to support the implementation of a comprehensive integrated investment
in regional  health, nutritional assistance and HIV/AIDS programs. The
five-year project targets 11 districts in East Central Uganda with an estimated
total population of 4.1 million through a district-based integrated package of
quality health, nutrition, HIV / AIDS and child development services.
Job Summary:   The Malaria Specialist will provide technical
leadership and coordinate malaria project activities. He/She will work closely
with the other specialists and technical advisors including HIV care and
treatment, HIV prevention, PMTCT, TB/HIV and RMNCH to support malaria
interventions in the context of integrated programming to supported districts.
The Malaria specialist under close supervision of Technical Advisor’ Malaria
Will work in liaison with Ministry of Health (MoH), and relevant stakeholders
to improve the quality of health care services in target districts Job
Specifications:
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Work closely with the Technical Advisor Malaria to support districts
    adhere to the test and treat policy.
  • Work with the Technical Advisor Malaria, MOH and DHTs to conduct
    malaria audits in supported sites
  • Attend national level meetings organized by MDH and donors
    (USAID/PMI) as requested by his/her supervisor.
  • Support collaborative efforts with a wide array of organizations,
    including district-level partners, the National Malaria Control Program
    (NMCP), and other government counterparts to plan, implement and monitor
    malaria related activities including capacity building efforts.
  • Actively participate in brainstorming and development of research
    agendas and any special projects related to malaria.
  • Participate in development of annual work land and reports for
    submission to donors

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the USAID RHITES-EC Malaria Specialist job
    opportunity must be a Medical Doctor with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine
    or equivalent Master’s degree in any health field will be an added
    advantage
  • One to three years of professional experience working in development
    assistance projects in malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment
    programs, ideally working closely with DHOs in technical programming
  • Keen attention to detail is a must
  • Experience with USAID/PMI and other donor projects.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong
    interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Please note: Only
candidates who are eligible to work in the Uganda for an indefinite period
without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.



How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the USAID RHITES EC
Project should send their cover letters, certificates of good conduct
curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for
three professional references addressed to:
Human Resource
Coordinator,
University Research
Co., LLC – Centre for Human Services
Plot 1, Bridge Lane,
Mpumudde Division
P.O. Box 5053,
Jinja, Uganda
E-mail to: HR-RHITES-EC@urc-chs.com
Deadline: 30th November 2018
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