college of health sciences makerere university · national systems to ensure access to eid, viral...

Infectious Diseases Institute

College of Health Sciences

Makerere University

IDI McKinnell Knowledge Centre

(ED, Training, Outreach, Grants Management, Finance & Admin)

Makerere University Main Campus

Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422


School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences

PO Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

Website: www.idi-makerere.com

Email: [email protected]

IDI Mulago

(Clinic, Research, Lab Services, Information Services)

Mulago Hospital Complex

Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

Employment Opportunity

Background:

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in

Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases through research and capacity

development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its

mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Global Health Security, Research

and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-

John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.

In order to achieve the above objectives, IDI seeks to recruit competent candidates as

indicated below;

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Vacancy Code : LTX01

Classification: Full Time

Reports to: Regional Laboratory Services Coordinator

Duty Station: Kagadi

General Summary

The Laboratory Technician will work closely with facility teams to strengthen lab

systems and build capacity of supported laboratories to provide high quality TB and

HIV/AIDS services in line with national protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Support mentorship and training efforts to build capacity of facility teams to deliver high quality laboratory services.

Provide laboratory services to TB and HIV/AIDS patients attending IDI-supported health facilities in line with standard guidelines.

Establish equipment management and maintenance systems at supported laboratories to minimize downtime and ensure reliability of test results.

Support and monitor reliable supply chain management systems at supported facilities to avert stock out of critical lab commodities for TB and HIV/AIDS care.

Strengthen networks and coordination between supported facility labs and the national systems to ensure access to EID, Viral load, GeneXpert tests and resistance testing services.

Support QA/QC systems including PT and EQA for critical TB and HIV laboratory tests in line with established national systems.

Support development of SOPs to guide facility teams to provide lab services in accordance with WHO SLAMTA/SLIPTA protocols using standard data management tools.

http://www.idi-makerere.com/

mailto:[email protected]



Makerere University




Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422






IDI Mulago



Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

Support performance monitoring initiatives and routine data use activities at IDI-

supported health facilities to guide implementation of project activities. Support the health workers to identify, implement and document continuous

quality improvement activities along the HIV continuum of response and treatment cascades.

Support health facilities to compile and submit accurate HMIS and programmatic reports according to project, donor and Ministry of Health timelines.

Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Up-to-date knowledge of national HIV and TB diagnostic and management protocols

Good communication, organization and management skills Understands client confidentiality and exhibits high level of ethical conduct Has basic computer literacy including word processing, excel, internet and

power point. Good understanding of public health systems and local government policies.

Educational Requirements:

Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory technology. Full and active registration with the Allied Health Professionals council. Training in laboratory quality management systems and biosafety

Job Title : District EMTCT Services Officer

Vacancy Code : LDEMTCTX01

Classification: Locum

Reporting line : Field Office Coordinator Duration : 2 Months

Duty Station : Hoima

Job Summary:

The District EMTCT services officer will spearhead mentorship and supervise the

district frontline health workers in both technical aspects of maternal and child health

(MCH), elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV (EMTCT) and in

professionalism health care delivery. Their major roles include coordinating trainings,

providing mentorship, supporting documentation and reporting related to MCH and

EMTCT performance indicators.





Makerere University




Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422






IDI Mulago



Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Providing mentorship to front line health workers within the district health

facilities in delivery of elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV

services (Option B+), early infant diagnosis (EID) care and related Maternal and

child care in the districts.

Support implementation and use of MoH guidelines and ensure compliance with

MoH policies.

She/he coordinates required trainings for the district staff in relation to

implementation of EMTCT.

Support continuous professional medical education at the health facilities in line

with EMTCT and related MCH areas.

Facilitate continuous quality improvement activities to improve EMTCT within

the district health facilities.

Participate in QA/QC for services in project-supported facilities in the districts.

Ensure that all heath facilities make and submit required reports in time and also

generate reports for the program reporting.

Ensure the health workers obtain the updated and required tools to support

care.

Coordinate and support follow up of clients to improve retention in care for

Option B+ patients and their exposed infants.

Support integration of maternal care within EID care points to support client

centered care.

Coordinate technical support supervision for Health facilities in the district.

Qualification Requirements:

Completion of Registered training in Midwifery, Clinical Medicine or Nursing

from a recognized education institution.

Training in elimination of mother to child transmission Option B+ or

comprehensive HIV management.





Makerere University




Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422






IDI Mulago



Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

Required Experience and skills:

Minimum of 3 years work experience in a busy clinical setting preferably in the

district health system setting.

Knowledge, understanding and application of maternal and child health issues

especially in the EMTCT and EID care continuum.

Knowledge of good nursing procedures and practices.

Report writing skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and power

point packages.

Attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy.

Team player and management skills.

Good communication skills.

Job Title: District HIV Prevention officer

Classification: Full Time

Reports to: Regional HIV Prevention Services Coordinator

Duty station: Kakumiro

General Summary

The Prevention Officer will provide on-going psycho-social support interventions to

clients, their families and community members to ensure holistic HIV/AIDS care and

strengthen uptake of all service packages delivered within IDI-supported facilities and

communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Support mentorship and training efforts to build capacity of facility teams to deliver

high quality psycho-social support and care services to individuals infected and

affected by HIV.

Participate in team-based clinical care of TB and HIV/AIDS patients attending IDI-

supported health facilities in line with standard treatment guidelines.

Lead efforts in identification and linkage of new PLHIV through optimization of

facility and community based HTC activities, implementation of assisted partner

notification, social network strategy, Micro-testing, HIV self-testing(HIVST) and

Recency testing





Makerere University




Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422






IDI Mulago



Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

Support establishment and functionalization of psycho-social support groups

including adolescent clubs, Sero-discordant couple clubs, and family support

groups to strengthen adherence to HIV/AIDS treatment and to promote uptake of

preventive service packages.

Guide facility teams to deliver high quality HIV/AIDS care and preventive services

for Key/ Priority Populations using non-discriminatory gender-sensitive models.

Participate in client education and facility sensitization to continuously build

knowledge among patients attending IDI-supported health facilities.

Participate in performance monitoring initiatives and routine data use activities at

IDI-supported health facilities to guide implementation of project activities.

Participate in identification, implementation and documentation of continuous

quality improvement activities along the HIV continuum of response and along

client care and treatment cascades.

Participate in facility and community efforts to improve linkage, retention and viral

suppression rates among clients in HIV care.

Participate in compilation and submission of accurate facility HMIS and

programmatic reports according to project, donor and Ministry of Health timelines.

Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Up-to-date knowledge of national HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment policies.

Good communication, organization and management skills.

Understands client confidentiality and exhibits high level of ethical conduct.

Has basic computer literacy including word processing, excel, internet and power

point.

Educational Requirements:

Degree in Social sciences, SWASA, Community Psychology, Diploma in Medical

Clinical medicine, Nursing or related field.

Training in HIV/AIDS counselling modules from a recognized institution

At least 1-year experience in HIV work in a busy clinical setting and/or in health

systems strengthening





Makerere University




Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422






IDI Mulago



Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

Job Title : District OVC Officer

Vacancy Code : DOVCX01

Classification : Full time

Reporting : OVC Services Coordinator

Duty Station : Kagadi

General Summary

The officer’s will lead the day-to-day direct programme implementation of field OVC activities in

liaison with the district, other CSO’s, health facility and community structures in the areas of

operation.

Key responsibilities

Develop district OVC activity work plans & budgets and monitor the implementation of OVC activities

Conduct assessment of beneficiary households to identify specific OVC needs for program support

Carry out community mobilization programs for sensitization about child protection & legal support while promoting women emancipation and advocate for the rights of OVCs

Review and implement procedures that will enable OVC, their care takers and households to understand, tap and utilize opportunities for asset growth and

skills in income growth so as to have improved livelihoods Monitor the implementation of strategies that enhances enrolment, provision of non-

tuition costs and essential requirements of OVC education and advocate for the

alignment of activities for HIV prevention intervention and reduction of

stigma/discrimination in the school curriculum

Support functionality of OVC coordination structures at district and sub-district levels

Lead capacity building initiatives among OVC service providers at various levels

Build systems to ensure effective referral and linkages for OVCs to community

support structures

Deliver economic strengthening initiatives to the vulnerable OVC households

Ensure high quality reporting of OVC activities through national information

management systems

Strengthen provision of high quality health care packages for OVCs and their

households.

Support OVC case management and beneficiary assessments to track progress

towards graduation

Document and report family and child success stories based on program intervention.

Carry out monthly data collection, analysis and reporting on OVC activities in the supported district.





Makerere University




Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422






IDI Mulago



Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

Qualifications, skills and experience

Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences,

Development studies or any other related field

At least 2 years’ recent experience implementing OVC programs with a reputable NGO,

and direct experience with government and donor representatives

Have Key personal competences in Team and communication skills, networking and

partnership skills.

Must be dynamic, Persuasive & convincing, self- motivated and able to demonstrate high

initiative.

Excellent computer skills are desirable.

Knowledge of the local community dynamics and language is an added advantage

Job Title : District Data Officer

Vacancy Code : LDTOX01

Classification : Locum

Duration : 3 Months

Reporting : Field Office M&E Officer /Field Office Coordinator

Duty Station : Hoima

General Summary:

The data officer shall mentor district medical clerks in proper capture and management of

HMIS data collected from health facilities and communities. They will also provide support

to the field office Data Manager in entry, cleaning and analysis of data captured by the

Project MIS.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and mentor the health facility medical records clerks in the following:

- Registration of all patients

- Recording patient visits and other registration data in appropriate HMIS tools

- Preparing patient files for the clinic day

- Filing all patient files at the end of the clinic

- Filing all laboratory test results and other records in their appropriate files

- Ensuring that the medical records room is orderly and all files accounted for

- Ensuring completeness, consistency and accuracy of data captured in the HMIS

- Electronic capture of patient care records

- Timely compilation of the routine HMIS reports





Makerere University




Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422






IDI Mulago



Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

- Ensuring availability of required HMIS tools i.e. registers, forms, guidelines etc

- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Provide assistance to the Data Manager in the following tasks:

- Perform data abstraction from the HMIS, HIBRID and other sources for project

reporting

- Perform routine data entry into the project electronic management information

systems

- Ensure completeness, consistency and accuracy of data captured in the project

MIS and PEPFAR Data bases.

- Participate in analysis and interpretation of data at field office level

Education Requirements:

Degree in any data management related field, Statistics, Arts in Economics, Population Studies

Required experience and skills

At least two years’ experience in data management and analysis Excellent communication skills Computer knowledge and skills Knowledge of Health Information Management System Accuracy skills Ability for team work





Makerere University




Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422






IDI Mulago



Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

Job Title : Hub Rider

Vacancy Code : HRX01

Classification : Full time

Reporting : Field Office Coordinator

Duty Station : Kakindo

Duties and Responsibilities

Pick client samples from designated IDI-WHP supported health facilities and

deliver them from to the designated lab hub for testing.

Pick results from the Lab hubs and deliver them to the respective health

facilities.

Ensure safety and security of client samples during transportation to the lab

hubs for testing.

Maintain utmost confidentiality and protection of client results and any other

related information during the transportation results to the health facilities.

Timely response and availability at the required facility whenever called upon to

offer support

The bike used shall be in a road worthy condition and the backup rider shall

have full licensing and permit to ride as guided by the Traffic and Road Safety act

and any other relevant laws of Uganda.

Qualification:

Minimum of UACE with a valid permit

Required skills:

Basic motor bike maintenance and proper documentation Good interpersonal skills and able to interact productive and accurately with

other team members Self-motivated, innovative and capable of meeting deadlines Excellent communication skills Ability to work in tea in a respectful way





Makerere University




Tel: +256 (0)312 211 422






IDI Mulago



Tel: +256 (0)312 307 000; +256 (0) 414 307 000

Main locations:

How to apply;

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above

position, please send your CVs, which should include details of email address (if any),

present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three

(3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 22nd

November 2019. (Email your application and CV to [email protected] and let’s save the

environment).

Key Notes:

1. IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any

other fees at any stage of the recruitment process

2. Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for

a period of at least one year will be given priority.

3. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one

document

4. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email

5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

6. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Senior Human Resource Manager

Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main

Campus

College of Health Sciences, Makerere University

P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda




college of health sciences makerere university · national systems to ensure access to eid, viral...

Documents