2 Senior Officers, MNH at Save the Children International in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Officer, MNH - 2 Posts

Employer: Save the Children International

Duty Station: Wakiso – Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Providing technical support, coordination and supervision of all maternal health and HBB+ related programming at the district and facility level.

·         This includes leading the coordination and implementation of project activities including district based trainings/ refresher trainings, mentorship and supervision of trained providers, with the programme coordinator and support the M&E lead in data collection and reporting at the district level, and district level review meetings to review program implementation, reflect on data collected at the district level and ensure data is being used by providers to support program decision.

·         The jobholder may also be called upon as and when necessary to provide support in humanitarian responses.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         The ideal candidate for the Save the Children Senior Officer, MNH job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health or Clinical officer is preferred.

·         A minimum of three years’ experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organization, including experience as a national level trainer/technical assistance provider in the area of RH/MCH with Government of Uganda or an International NGO.

·         Significant exposure and experience in facilitating training and in developing materials including mentorship and support supervision tools and providing institutional support and technical assistance to decentralization and or NGOs on issues related to RH/MNCH service provision;

·         Previous experience in RH/maternal newborn and child health programming including facility and community based health service improvement is essential;

·         Broad knowledge and understanding of Government policies on RH/MNCH issues and how to contribute to their development with political analysis skills, sensitivity and diplomacy.

·         Significant experience in research methods, data collection and analysis.

·         Prior exposure and experience working with the Local Government, and local partners with focus on improving the learning environments is an added advantage.

·         Past exposure and experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.

·         Excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.

·         Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.

·         Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.

·         Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.

·         Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

·         Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

·         Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.

·         Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

·         Excellent time management and planning capacity.

·         Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their application letters with detailed CVs indicating three referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors submitted to: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org addressed to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration,

Save the Children,

Plot 68/70, Kira Road,

Kampala. Uganda.

NB:

    Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.

    Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.

Senior Program Officer Jobs in Uganda at WellShare International

Job Title:  Senior Program Officer, FP/HIV

Employer: WellShare International

Duty Station: Arua, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical input/assistance related to family planning (FP) and HIV/AIDS; identifies areas for FP and HIV integration and creates FP/HIV linkages between the projects.
• In collaboration with Program Manager, works directly with, provides support to, and builds capacity of NGO sub-partners and district partners.
• Implements project monitoring and evaluation activities; oversees the M&E activities of subordinate staff.
• Coordinates field activities with SPO M&E and Program officer.
• Collaborates with project partners, district local governments, district health teams, and other stakeholders in implementation of project activities.
• Works closely with the Program Manager to plan, develop, and coordinate integrated family planning (FP) and HIV/AIDS activities in district.
• Supervises and mentors junior program staff, national interns/volunteers, and others engaged in FP and HIV/AIDS programmatic work.
• Steers the implementation of FP/HIV integration activities in district.
• Provides technical support and input on FP and HIV/AIDS to assure implementation of high quality program activities.
• Actively identifies areas for FP/HIV integration and creates FP/HIV linkages across WellShare’s projects in district.
• Provides day-to-day support and supervision to national interns/volunteers; serves as a mentor and career development resource for national interns/volunteers.
• Supports Program Manager to build capacity of CBO partners in district; monitors CBO activities and operations; coordinates CBO involvement in project activities; provides ongoing support supervision and technical assistance to CBOs.
• Ensures timely collection and collation of FP/HIV integration program data at district level and collaborates with SPO-M&E on project reporting.
• Helps the SPO M&E to carry out routine M&E activities related to the project in Arua district.
• Develops and adheres to approved project work plans; submits high-quality programmatic reports to the PM according to internal guidelines and deadlines.
• Develops training curricula and implements trainings for health facility staff, community health workers, CBO partners, and others.
• Works with program staff to implement IEC/BCC activities; assures quality of IEC/BCC messaging and delivery.
• Provides ongoing support supervision to community health workers.
• Sits on Family Planning Implementation Team (FPIT) and District HIV/AIDS Committee (DHAC) and other equivalent project committees in existence or formed.
• Liaises with district stakeholders to assure smooth coordination of FP and HIV/AIDS program activities within district.
• Prepares high-quality programmatic, administrative and financial reports and submits to Program Coordinator according to internal guidelines and deadlines.
• Monitors field activity budgets on a monthly basis, including submitting field activity funds requests to the Program Manager and/or Operations Manager.
• Adheres to organizational financial policies & procedures, including collecting and compiling valid receipts for all expenses, and submitting receipts in a timely manner.
• Maintains regular communications with the Program Manager and Operations Manager, and other program staff.
• Demonstrates transparency and accountability in all areas of work.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Senior Program Officer must meet a level of qualification and exhibit a mix of skills and capabilities, including:
• Hold a BA in Development Studies, MPH preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience implementing a Community-Based Family Planning program and two year’ experience with HIV/FP integration at facility and/or community level.
• Proven technical knowledge in FP topics;
• A minimum of two years of prior FP project implementation experience essential, and demonstrated training experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in HIV/AIDS topics;
• Past HIV/AIDS implementation experience essential.
• Good understanding and familiarity with the Uganda district health system, and past work experience in Northern Uganda or West Nile region preferred.
• Good understanding of best practices in community mobilization, sensitization, and education, and experience in application thereof.
• Prior experience with selection, recruiting, training and motivating community volunteers/VHTs.
• Experience implementing USAID-funded projects at community level desired.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written documents, including reports to line managers, senior management, and project stakeholders.
• Past experience budgeting and planning and implementing M&E activities according to a project M&E plan.
• Excellent computer skills, including typing and advanced use of Microsoft Office products, email, and internet
• Proven leadership and/or supervisory experience.
• Possess the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sensitivity to gender.
• Strong commitment to improve the health of the community.
• Possess the ability to work evenings and weekends in some instances.
• Fluency in English (written & spoken); proficiency in local language, preferably Madi, Lugbara or Alur.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates that desire to work in Wellshare International should send a cover letter, resume, salary history and desired salary expectations, and the names and contacts of 3 references by email (preferred) to: jobsug@wellshareinternational.org with the position name in the title of the email.

NB: Please do not send certificates. Failure to submit complete applications will result in disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  This is a local-hire position open to Ugandan Nationals Only.

2 Regional Project Coordinator at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda

Job Title: Regional Project Coordinator - 2 posts, (1 based in

Eastern region, 1 based in West Nile region)

Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

Role:
To promote health workers’ motivation, team work and engagement through developing and monitoring the implementation of leadership capacity building programs for district health teams and health facility workers in the target districts in line with the project objectives and Baylor-Uganda capacity building guidelines.

Job specifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in industrial & Organizational Psychology or Human Resource Management or Health Service Management or any relevant degree with training in Project
• Monitoring and Evaluation and application of participatory, qualitative and quantitative M&E methods
• At least 3 years of experience in capacity building interventions preferably in the health sector.
• At least 1 year of relevant project coordination experience with a reputable organisation, and direct experience with local government and donor representatives
• Have key personal competencies in team work and communication skills, networking and partnership skills. He/she must be dynamic, persuasive and convincing, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative. He/she must have the ability to manage change
• Knowledge of local languages is a plus.

How to Apply:

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4:00 p.m., Friday 23rd January 2015. Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. You must have at most a credit 6 in Math and English.

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda
Mulago Hospital- Block 5 Mulago Hospital
P.O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala – Uganda
Tel: +256 -0417119100, Fax : +256 -0417119166,
Email: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
For more information, please contact on the email address below: THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATIONUGANDA, BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSPITAL, P.O. BOX 72052 CLOCK TOWER, KAMPALA Tel: +256-417-119200/100 EMAIL: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

NGO Careers - Senior Specialist, Safe Schools & Student Retention at Save the Children - Uganda

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Safe Schools & Student Retention - (1)

Employer: Save the Children - Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 20th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Academic back ground and Experience;

- Demonstrated experience of the child protection and education sector within the Uganda context, particularly issues related to Safe Schools, Teacher Code of Conduct, gender-based violence in schools
- Bachelor’s degree in social work with a minimum of 5 years’ experience on technical and managerial positions; Master’s degree in social sciences or public health preferred;
- Experience with child protection programming, basic education, and social mobilization/social communications;
- Technical knowledge of Safe School programming, gender-based violence prevention/ reporting/response, and dropout prevention/student retention is highly desirable;
- Proven experience in networking with local NGOs, strong communication skills and good interpersonal relations;
- Proven leadership and inter-personal skills for effective team work; as well as the ability to work independently on a frequent basis, taking initiative, managing multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills, training capacity and report writing skills;
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of at least two of the target LARA local languages (Luganda, Runyankole, and Runyoro) is preferred;
- Able to promote Save the Children´s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children;
- Able to work in a constructive way in straight collaboration with different thematic program areas

General specifications applicable to all positions;

- Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
- Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
- Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Excellent time management and planning capacity.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to apply:

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:
Only online applications shall be considered.
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.
The closing date for receiving applications is 20th January 2015. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Clinical Coordinator Job Opportunity in Uganda at Serenity Centre

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator        

Employer: Serenity Centre

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop yearly outreach plan with outreach officer according to program needs and capacity.
• Ensure database(s) maintenance which include(s) client information from assessment, progress notes, aftercare, community follow-up and group therapy.
• Organize and establish meetings on regular basis with designated Counselors
• Organize training seminars to address staff needs and identify relevant external training opportunities.
• Responsible for the orientation of Counsellors in line with the Vision and Mission of Serenity Centre.
• Support in the development, monitoring and evaluation of short and long term programs.
• Treatment of the clients is by the whole team (Counselors and Medical). The Coordinator should guide treatment team meetings to review each client’s progress and adherence to recovery.
• Keenly track expenditures and make recommendations to the ED.
• Provides information by answering questions and requests from other departments and within the department.
• Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating needed actions to management; discovering irregularities; determining continuing needs, k. Develop resource database for books, audio + visual aide’s and literature for counselors and clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Clinical Mental Health, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
• Additional training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR) is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the same or related field.
• Age: 30 years of age and above.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send or hand deliver their applications, photocopies of Certified Academic documents and resume with three professional referees to:

The Human Resource / Administrator,

Serenity Centre (A Journey into New life),

Bwebajja Kabutamuliro, off Entebbe Road,

P.O. Box 31749, Clock Tower, Kampala, Uganda.

Send via E-mail to: rkkyazze@gmail.com

NB: Those who applied earlier as for the earlier vacancy need not re-apply.

Careers at Movit Products in Uganda - Human Resource Officer

Job Title: Human Resource Officer - In charge of Occupational Health & Safety

Employer: Movit Products

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively promote & ensure occupational health and safety at the factory and develop safer and healthier ways of working
• Inspect workplaces and workplace equipment to ensure they meet safety regulations & safety standards
• Ensure that personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets, is being used in workplaces according to regulations
• Identify potential accident, unsafe working conditions and health hazards/risks and implement appropriate control measures or remedial actions
• Record and report hazards, manage accidents, injuries and health issues within the factory
• Carry out training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation
• Actively coordinate emergency procedures, firefighting and first aid crews
• Manage all staff welfare and medical needs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree/diploma qualification in Human Resource Management
• Possession of a diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
• Working knowledge of local languages is an added advantage. (Eastern Uganda and West Nile)
• Excellent communication & training skills
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality and privacy

How to Apply:

All candidates who meet the above specifications should send their applications with relevant academic credentials and a detailed CV having contacts of three referees to the:
Human Resource Manager,
P.O. Box 27109, Kampala. Uganda

NGO Careers at International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs - Project Director

Job Title: Project Director

Employer: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 30th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruitment, training and day-to-day supervision of ICAP Uganda PHIA Project staff.
• Work in close collaboration with ICAP HQ and other ICAP PHIA staff, CDC and the MoH, oversee all country-level aspects of the PHIA project including protocol development; ethical reviews; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training manual development; staff training; community sensitization; project implementation; adherence to approved protocol/SOPs; and data management, analysis, and dissemination.
• Manage all study activities conducted in Uganda by outside sub-contractors and communicate regularly with the sub-contractors to ensure that all activities adhere to approved protocol/SOPs and are in line with the study timeline.
• Represent ICAP in discussions about the PHIA Project held with the MoH, CDC and other in-country collaborators.
• Communicate effectively to various audiences regarding the details of the PHIA Project and keenly track PHIA progress and prepare PHIA progress reports on a regular basis to be shared with the MoH, CDC Uganda, other local organizations and ICAP HQs.
• Steer the development and implementation of a data dissemination strategy for the PHIA Project, in particular with plans for local dissemination, in coordination with CDC, MoH and ICAP HQs.
• Conduct capacity building workshops, as needed, to support the implementation of the PHIA Project.
• Actively participate and lead in the preparation of scientific analyses, abstracts and publications.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should hold an MPH, MD, PhD, or equivalent professional degree.
• At least four (4) years of research or survey experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-organization collaborations, and capacity building of local partner organizations.
• Demonstrated skills in supervising staff, team building and management.
• Excellent data analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting national-level surveys.
• Demonstrated experience working in low-resource settings with HIV program/research experience.
• Previous experience with statistical sampling as well as quantitative data collection methodologies and database design and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swahili language.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send an application letter and updated CV via email with a subject title “PHIA Project – Project Director” to icap-jobs-uganda@columbia.edu.

NB: Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Health Information Assistant Job Vacancy at Gomba District Service Commission

Job Title: Health Information Assistant

Employer: District Service Commission Gomba
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda

Job Description:

Job Purpose
•To keep records and information on patients, retrieve them for Clinicians and researchers and ensure confidentiality and safety

Qualifications;

•Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or "A" Level Certificate with a Certificate in Medical Records Management
•Must be Computer Literate

How to Apply:
Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
District Service Commission Gomba,
P.O.Box 76,
Mpigi

Deadline: 13th March 2014

Jobs at Clinton Health Access Initiative in Kampala,Uganda -eHealth Program Manager

Job Title: eHealth Program Manager

Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Director

About CHAI:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.

Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.

Job Summary: The eHealth Program Manager to lead the identification, development, and implementation of ehealth systems in Uganda. eHealth as defined in this context refers to health based interventions supported by electronic / computer-based processes and communication. The eHealth Program Manager will serve as a key member of the CHAI Uganda team and is expected to bring technical expertise and strong program management skills to CHAI’s engagement on information technology with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and various partners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Work collaboratively with other program managers and analysts in a matrixed relationship on the country team to identify and advance other program’s objectives through eHealth technologies
=Work with MoH and partners to drive formal coordinating structures and participate actively in Technical Working Groups (TWGs)
=Identify, design and implement appropriate programs to solve pressing health system problems with technology solutions
=Establish detailed technical specifications and identify appropriate technological systems for various health programs in Uganda
=Work in liaison with multiple MoH departments, CHAI country, and CHAI global teams to develop or adapt detailed strategies and implementation plans for eHealth interventions
=Mentor, train and mentor internal and external staff in the use and maintenance of these technologies; establish sustainable training programs when necessary to be devolved to the MoH
=Offer support in identifying funding sources and develop resource mobilization plans for eHealth programs
=Launch and manage operational research pilots to evaluate and monitor the impact of these programs during and after implementation
=Develop program budgets and cash forecasts, and ensure activities are executed according to work plan and approved budgets, and compile progress reports and presentations on program progress and activities
=The eHealth team will also oversee all ICT needs for the office, including tech support, IT equipment inventorying, internet access, etc.
=Perform any other roles and responsibilities as per the activities, as needed

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

=The applicant must possess a good Master’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Public Health, Engineering, Computer Science, or other applicable field.
=Significant experience working in the developing world
=Prior experience of agile processes (interactive and incremental  s/w development approach) and familiarity with applicable programming languages and database management software
=The applicant should possess five or more years’ experience with demonstrable skills in managing IT / software development projects and managing teams
=Good knowledge and understanding and demonstrable technical knowledge of the underpinnings of eHealth technologies and programs, and a solid knowledge of diverse programming languages
=Proven experience with project management tools e.g. Microsoft Project / Basecamp and versioning tools such as CVS, GIT as well as developing and managing budgets, work plans, and proposals
=Good working knowledge of all phases of software development cycle, requirements documents and skills in negotiating and communicating with multiple and diverse stakeholders in challenging environment environments
=Possess the ability to solve challenging problems without extensive structural or operational support;
=Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments, both internally and externally; to learn new cutting edge languages, methodologies and technologies
=Excellent analytical skills
=Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
=Excellent business-oriented verbal, visual and written communication skills
=Language fluency both written and verbal English
=Possession of prior managerial experience working in a technology or other start-up organization will be an added advantage
=Possess basic educational or occupational, in public health or Statistics Management.
=The applicant must be highly motivated with a broad technical understanding of database driven information technology platforms, strong program management and analytical skills, and experience working in healthcare in the developing world.
=Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a high degree of self-confidence.
=S/he must be able to function independently, be a self-starter, dedicated, and have a strong commitment to excellence.
=Good management capabilities, as s/he will be managing a team of highly technical staff and general program staff to develop or adapt eHealth technologies or programs.
=S/he should also exhibit a number of important personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about humanities and desire to join this prestigious health NGO founded by one of the United States of America’s Former Presidents, Bill Clinton, please click web link below.

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Director Medical Services Job at Reach Out Mbuya Parish HIV/AIDS Initiative in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title:Director Medical Services

Organisation: Reach Out Mbuya Parish HIV/AIDS Initiative
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director

About Reach Out:
Reach Out Mbuya Parish HIV/AIDS Initiative is a PEPFAR/CDC supported community based NGO that was established in 2001 with the mission: “To curb the further spread of HIV infections by educating all residents of Mbuya Parish about HIV/AIDS, and to enable those who are already living with HIV/AIDS to live a responsible, positive, and dignified life.” Reach Out delivers comprehensive services through four satellite clinics and multiple mobile outreaches and public-private partnerships within Kampala and Luwero. Reach Out seeks to recruit a dynamic, self-motivated well-qualified person to fill the position below. H/she will be responsible for a pool of more than 5000 clients and 70 staff in medical directorate

Job Summary:
The Director Medical Services plans and directs all aspects of an organization’s medical policies and programs, ensuring that they are in compliance with national policies while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of patient care.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

-Provide the planning and leadership to the medical directorate by ensuring that appropriate structures, systems, competencies and values are developed.
-Stay abreast of national trends in HIV prevalence and management and ensure that ROMs medical services remain in line with prevailing trends and relevant to the targeted population.
-Provide leadership in the development and review of appropriate clinical protocols and processes that support consistent quality services and appropriate referrals.
-Develop, monitor and support compliance with continuous medical quality improvement plans and peer review processes.
-Provide leadership to Reach Out Kasaala ensuring quality HIV/PHC integrated service delivery.
-To ensure effective implementation and expansion of new upcoming initiatives and programs including private-public partnerships and services to key populations in all the sites/centres.
-Ensure that the interfaces between Medical and other departments are managed optimally.
-Develop a clear public relations strategy for the directorate, create and manage formal and informal networks with key organizations and institutions within and abroad to expand ROM’s networking and advocacy strategy.
-Have responsibility for the financial management of the directorate including budget planning, resource allocation and preparation of quarterly reports.
-Collaborate with the Director Finance and Administration, the Executive Director and all coordinators ensure proper planning and implementation of all ROM development plans through meetings, effective decision making, strategic planning and resource mobilization.
-Motivate and develop staff within the directorate and enhance succession planning through effective delegation.
-Ensure effective communication throughout the directorate
-Coordinate directorate’s work plans and reports with support of Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
-To promote the vision, mission and the values of Reach Out as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines.
-Ensure health safety, and security in your area of operation in ROM
-Take on other related responsibilities as required

Key Performance Indicators:

-Efficient/ effective and high quality medical services provided
-Medical staff, budgets and procedures well managed
-Strategic planning and coordination of medical programs effectively managed

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in Medical-Sciences or a related field
-Five or more years’ experience in HIV/AIDS Care and management
-Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care and management
-Counselling & Guidance
-Finance and administration management
-Public Relations
-Training of Trainers
-Clinical guidelines and policies
-National HIV/AIDS policies and guidelines
-Current trends in HIV/AIDS treatment
-Knowledge and experience of research methods – both quantitative and qualitative
-Excellent management and organisational skills
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Excellent oral and written presentation skills
-Good computer skills
-Ability to work independently and with a team
-Leadership and Team building skills

How to Apply:
All interested and suitably qualified persons should submit their applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a day-time telephone number(s), and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two referees; as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to; Human Resource Manager Reach Out Mbuya Parish HIV/AIDS Initiative P.O. Box 7303, Kampala, Uganda Physical Address: Plot 1 Boazman Road, Mbuya 11(Next to Our Lady of Africa Church, Mbuya)

Deadline:  13th December 2013.

Clinical Officer Job Vacancy at Hope Sharing Family(HOSFA) in Mityana Uganda

Job title: Clinical Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
Location: Mityana
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 1 year
Minimum degree: Diploma

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The Clinical Officer hold a diploma in clinical medicine and community health.
-S/he must be registered with Allied Health Professionals council.
-A minimum of one year experience is required.
-Good communication skills
-Time management skills
-Computer literacy skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Be hardworking
-Show trustworthiness
-Exhibit a high level of integrity and confidentiality.

How to apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should labor to provide their certified copies of academic transcripts, a full CV, and two professional referees and duly submit to: The Human Resource Officer, Hope Sharing Family P.O. Box 260, Mityana. Uganda Or via email: info@hosfa.org.ug, or hand deliver to physical address- Mityana along Ddanya Road,

NB: Only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Closing date: December 6, 2013 - 5pm

Careers at IAA-Resolution Health East Africa Limited in Kampala, Uganda-Care Manager & Provider Relations Administrator

Job Title:  Care Manager & Provider Relations Administrator

Organization: IAA-Resolution Health East Africa Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Us:
IAA-Resolution, which is a partnership between IAA Healthcare and Resolution Health East Africa, offers healthcare packages that provide our clients with high value in benefits and unique service. IAA- Resolution has a strong accredited medical service provider network of over 500 hospitals, clinics and doctors all across East Africa.

Job Summary:
The Care Manager & Provider Relations Administrator will be primarily interface with medical service providers and acquire the best service provision arrangements for our members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provider Relations:

-Undertake contracting of providers (hospitals and clinics)as per company protocols.
-Administer the company’s accounts at providers.
-Monitor and stock medical service providers with scheme documents and forms.
-Manage processes to do with members’ direct access to specialists.
-Conduct provider audits to ensure conformance with business requirements.
-Undertake claims reconciliation with service providers and negotiate discounts.
-Undertake provider training.

2. Care Management:

-Coordinate the integration of care management functions into patient care
-Undertake pre-authorization and care management for scheme members for service access within and outside Uganda;
-Manage hospitalizations as per RIL care management protocol.
-In liaison with the physician maintain an appropriate cost, case and desired patient outcome
-Evaluate patient satisfaction and quality of care provided
-Manage rescue and evacuations of members.
-Assist members with chronic diseases on best practice disease management as per the RIL disease management protocol.
-Maintain good relationships between providers and the company for the good of the scheme.
-Coordinate International Emergency and Planned Admissions.
-Undertake any third party recoveries as applicable.
-Maintain all client pre-authorization records and hospitalization case notes records and provide weekly, quarterly & annual reports regarding care and provider operations as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess a Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine and / or Diploma or degree in a business field
-Comprehensive  knowledge of care and health management
-Three years’ experience in care management in a large modern hospital
-Experience in a HMO/MIP an added advantage.
-Accounting knowledge an added advantage
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office with excellent skills in Excel
-Proficiency in driving with a valid driving License
-Good oral and written communication skills
-Exceptional commitment to customer service
-Good analytical and problem solving skills
-Organized, able to prioritize work
-Outstanding communication skills – both verbal and written
-Exceptional commitment to customer service
-Good analytical and problem solving skills

How to Apply:
If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, please:
Click here to register your application
Email your application to jobs@iaa-resolution.co.ug consisting of your application letter and updated CV listing three references, quoting the position in the email subject.
Only applications registered as per step 1 with a matching CV sent to us shall be considered.

Deadline: 7th November, 2013

Careers at Malaria Consortium in Kampala, Uganda- Case Management Specialist/ Clinical Specialist

Job Title: Case Management Specialist/ Clinical Specialist - Visceral Leishmaniasis Project

Organization: Malaria Consortium
Project: Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Project Director

About MC:
Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity.  Malaria Consortium is a global leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria, the control of neglected tropical diseases and the promotion of child health.

Project Background:

Malaria Consortium is bidding on a large multi-million-pound, multi-country project focused on strengthening the surveillance, control and treatment of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a neglected tropical disease. Malaria Consortium will lead a consortium of national and international partners to implement this project in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan and
Uganda.

Job Summary:

The Case Management / Clinical Specialist will provide technical leadership in clinical case management of VL for this multi-country, high profile, high value project, working closely with host country governments and other partners.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Examine national protocols for diagnosis and treatment of VL for each targeted country with a goal of  participating at national and international level implementation discussions
-Be conversant with latest research and development in the area of  VL  diagnosis and treatment in order to be able to give technical advice and support in national and international forums.
-Work with Malaria Consortium and partner staff in targeted countries to ensure quality implementation as well as forecasting, procurement and supply of VL drugs.
-Work closely with Malaria Consortium and partner staff in targeted countries to review, revise and implement plans to promote early treatment seeking  behaviour and  use of best  diagnostic methods from screening activities to more complex diagnoses  and treatment of patients with multiple pathologies.
-Train health staff using suitably adapted methods at community, primary health care and hospital level in correct diagnosis and treatment regimes appropriate for the particular levels of care.
-Provide technical advice and support to the operations, behaviour change communications and external communications teams on issues pertaining to  VL diagnosis and treatment.
-Perform any other duties as required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess Clinical experience working with in tropical medicine or neglected tropical diseases
-Experience in working in Africa
-Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams including with  local  partner  organisations and Ministries of Health
-Experience in training health personal and adapting training techniques to fit audiences varying from community health workers to senior clinicians and government officials
-Excellent writing, reporting and and presentation skills
-Highly organized and able to work successfully in a team that is geographically Dispersed
-Specific experience with VL
-Good understanding of public health principles
-Understanding of aid effectiveness and utilisation of the principles in project design and implementation
-Project management and planning skills
-Ability to delegate efficiently and technically support teams with no direct line management responsibility over them
-Strong negotiation skills and engaging Ministry of Health Officials
-Experience working in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan and/or Uganda

 How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV, a covering letter explaining how and why you are suited to the role, and the contact details of three professional referees to HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org.

NB: A detailed Job Description/Profile of the position is available here.

Deadline: 27th October, 2013

Project Manager Job Vacancy at Malaria Consortium in Kampala,Uganda

Job Title: Project Manager –Pneumonia Diagnostic Project

Person Specification:

•A  Bachelor’s  degree  in Medicine , health  sciences  , development  or related  discipline
•A minimum  of  4 years  experience  working  in public  health  research  program  implementation .
•Ability  to lead  , motivate  and coordinate  a  team  of technical  and  non-technical  staff within  a project .
•Experience working  closely  with  government  and  non-government  partiners  to successfully deliver  on project  objectives .
•Excellent  communication , report writing  and  presentation  skills  are  essential

Desirable:

•Postgraduate  qualifications  in public  health  or  project  management  , communication  matrix
•Experience  of working  in research  or  implementation   of community  health  and/or  diagnostics  projects
•Experience  of working  and implementing  projects in  Uganda  and at  district  level.

How to apply:
Candidates  who fully  meet the  above  requirements  should  submit a  detailed  CV, a  covering  letter  explaining  how and why  you are  suited   to the role , and the  contact  details  of three referees  to:  hr.uganda@malariaconsortium.org

Application Deadline: 11th Oct 2013

Quality Assurance Advisor Jobs at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title:  Quality Assurance Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Oversee client programs to ensure quality services at health centers.
• Develop and implement an effective quality assurance program.
• Disseminate and ensure appropriate implementation of QA standards and procedures.
• Ensure operationalization of consensus best practices, Standard Operating Procedures  (SOP) and   auditable  performance  checklists.

Qualifications:

• Proven  ability  to  develop  effective  working  relationships  with  all stakeholders
• Excellent  organizational  and  prioritization skills  with  keen  attention  to  detail ,
• Previous USAID/PEPFAR experience preferred.
• Advanced  University   degree  in public  health  or its  equivalent  with  health  related  professional  background ,
• A minimum  of  5 years  relevant  work  experience,
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and  concisely  in written  and spoken English  .

How to apply:
If you meet the  above  requirements, please forward your  application (cover letter, CV and  relevant academic documentation) addressed to the  Human  Resources Partiner, to the  following addresses. In Kampala.
MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive, Bugolobi,
P. O. Box 71419,
Kampala

Application Deadline: 4th Oct 2013

Malaria Case Management Analyst at Clinton Health Access Initiative in Kampala

Job Title: Malaria Case Management Analyst

Malaria is one of the leading causes of illness, death, and lost economic productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. While the scale-up of malaria control efforts has in many places resulted in significant reductions of malaria morbidity and mortality rates, malaria still claimed an estimated 660,000 lives in 2010. The majority of these deaths were among children under-five and pregnant women1. Continuing to reduce the burden of disease will require further increases in access to critical prevention tools, such as insecticide-treated nets, and increasing access to and uptake of high-quality diagnostic tests and treatments. In most sub-Saharan African countries, less than 20%2 of people with suspected malaria receive a laboratory-confirmed diagnosis and less than 50%3 of those receiving an antimalarial for uncomplicated malaria use a recommended artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT)4.

To achieve the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership’s5 goal of near zero-deaths from malaria by 2015, the key barriers that restrict access to recommended diagnostics and treatments for malaria must be overcome. Not only will this dramatically reduce the number of malaria-related deaths in the immediate future, it will also move countries towards elimination of the disease in the long run. The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) work will focus on activities that achieve the greatest possible impact in terms of reducing malaria mortality and attaining value for money. There is growing consensus that for greater health impact, cost-effective management of malaria, and accurate understanding of true burden – which enables better planning and resource allocation – public health interventions should focus on improving fever case management, including access to both malaria diagnosis and treatment.

To date, CHAI’s work in malaria case management has focused on increasing access to and use of the most effective, quality assured malaria drugs – artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). Since the beginning of 2009, CHAI provided technical assistance to countries participating in the Affordable Medicines Facility-malaria (AMFm), a manufacturer-level subsidy designed to dramatically increase access to ACTs across all sectors where patients seek treatment. During the two-year pilot, prices of ACTs decreased and access increased substantially6. In addition to making the most effective treatment for malaria accessible and affordable, CHAI is also working with Ministries of Health across a number of countries to rapidly scale up malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) to improve health outcomes and achieve greater value-for-money on RDT and ACT investments. CHAI’s efforts include piloting innovative methods to increase access to confirmatory malaria diagnosis to ensure that every person treated for malaria receives a confirmatory diagnosis. These activities include negotiating low prices for RDTs at the global manufacturer level, assessing the feasibility of expanding access to RDTs across all sectors, and testing training and mentorship models to increase use of and adherence to RDTs results. CHAI aims to use this portfolio to influence policy to make diagnostic tools widely available and accepted. Looking forward, CHAI will continue to prioritize high-impact interventions by supporting countries to develop and implement malaria treatment and diagnosis strategies, create robust forecasts for ACTs and RDTs, and gather market intelligence in an effort to build a healthy, sustainable market for ACTs and RDTs.

1 World Malaria Report,2012.

2 World Malaria Report, 2011

3 ACT Watch, 2011, http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/327

4 Based on 4.2 million vials procured in 2012 of a CHAI calculated 50 million vials to treat all cases

5 http://www.rollbackmalaria.org/rbmmandate.html

6 ACTWatch Household Surveys and select AMFm OR projects
Responsibilities:

The Malaria Case Management Analyst will be responsible for supporting CHAI’s efforts to increase access to and uptake of ACTs and RDTs. In addition, the Analyst will support CHAI’s malaria diagnosis operational research projects in Cameroon, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania to rapidly scaling up RDTs in Uganda and Cameroon’s public sectors to improve health outcomes and achieve greater value-for-money on RDT and ACT investments, and in Kenya and Tanzania to help spark the uptake of RDTs in the private sector through both supply and demand side interventions. The Analyst must be able to function independently in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate critical thinking amidst ambiguity, and have a strong commitment to excellence. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda, with limited travel to regional focal countries.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
• In CHAI malaria diagnosis focal countries where operational research is being carried out, provide remote and in-country support to CHAI’s country offices to establish a critical evidence base of best practices for introducing and scaling up RDTs:
• Gather information on related diagnosis and fever management issues from primary and secondary sources, including writing short literature reviews and liaising with global technical experts as needed.
• Support the development, implementation and dissemination of projects to test new approaches to improving uptake and adherence to RDTs, including assisting with writing concept notes, protocols, survey tools, and with overall survey implementation and interventions (e.g. training, mentorship).
• Help assist with planning and executing demand generation campaigns that aim to modify treatment seeking behavior for fever illness.
• Contribute toward information gathering and documentation of programmatic best practices and lessons learned for scale up of malaria diagnosis for national and global audiences.
• In CHAI focal countries, support teams to increase access to and appropriate use of malaria diagnosis tools and treatment:
• Provide countries with general management support and carry out critical analyses for malaria case management strategic planning processes.
• Support countries to apply for funding to implement their case management strategies.

Qualifications:

Qualities Required:
• Bachelor’s/tertiary degree and at least 1 year of professional experience after university graduation;
• Exceptional problem solving skills;
• Excellent qualitative analytical capabilities;
• Strong quantitative capabilities;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, in particular the ability to work independently in unstructured settings, and communicate effectively within a remote, decentralized team;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situations;
• Ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information; and,
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Advantages:
• Experience in public health; social science / epidemiological field research a plus;
• Experience living and working in Africa and/or developing countries; and,
• Experience or training in research: developing survey tools, managing data collection, overseeing contractors, leading analysis.

How to apply:
Please apply directly here: https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/3702/volunteer%2c-malaria-case-manag…
Application deadline: 31 Oct 2013