Supply Chain and Logistics Advisor in Uganda at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Job Title: Supply Chain and Logistics Advisor

Employer: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Duty Station: Kampala- Uganda

Application Deadline: 25th March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Working with MOH and EGPAF country team, the Supply Chain and Logistics Advisor will coordinate the procurement of the repackaging materials (Pratt pouches) and repackaging of Nevirapine suspension at National Medical Stores (NMS).

·         She/he will work closely work with National Drug Authority to ensure that the required regulatory process for introducing the repackaged Nevirapine suspension are finalized.

·         The Supply Chain and Logistics Advisor will coordinate and work with implementing partners and district health teams to ensure timely forecasting, quantification and ordering of the repackaged Nevirapine suspension as part of the existing supply chain ordering and reporting process for HIV commodities. She/he will lead the process of developing the national roll-out plan that will introduce the Pratt Pouch to Expand Infant Nevirapine Prophylaxis.

·         She/he will also participate in the development of training packages, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools and job aides that will guide the roll out of the repackaged Nevirapine suspension.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with five years of professional experience in procurement and supply chain management of medicines and commodities to support delivery of key HIV and MNCH services.

·         Strong analytical skills in relation to developing tools, methods and approaches to support improved supply chain management systems and quality assurance policies.

·         Experience in analysing supply chain and logistics information systems, identifying problems and designing solutions for both manual and computerized systems.

·         Proven ability to build capacity through formal and informal training, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and CV to: The Country Director Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda via E-mail at: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. For all the re-advertised positions, individuals that had applied for similar positions should not re-apply.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about EGPAF and its programs, please visit our website www.pedaids.org.

Ophthalmologist Careers at Benedictine Eye Hospital (BEH) in Uganda

Job Title: Ophthalmologist

Employer: Benedictine Eye Hospital (BEH)

Duty Station: Tororo- Uganda

Application Deadline: 25th March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         In charge of assessing and examining patients in order to make proper diagnosis and treatment;

·         Work closely with operating theatres, outpatient, inpatient clinics and community care settings.

·         Ensure proper management of general outpatient clinics, in patients, emergency eye clinics and specialist clinics;

·         Ensure that ophthalmic conditions are well managed, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care;

·         In charge of conducting surgical procedures.

·         Work closely with other team members in a multi-disciplinary team that includes consultant Ophthalmologist, ophthalmic clinical officers, nurses and other members;

·         Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         The applicants for the Ophthalmologist vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery.

·         Possession of a Master’s Degree in Medical Ophthalmology.

·         Hold a valid Practicing License

·         Age: 28-55 years

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested persons should send hard copies of their application letters, CVs with three professional referees, academic credentials and salary expectations addressed to the:

Human Resource Manager,

Benedictine Eye Hospital Tororo,

P.O. Box 923 Tororo. Uganda

Email: beh.tororo@gmail.com

Senior Technical Advisor, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Employer: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Duty Station: Mbarara - Uganda

Application Deadline: 28th March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         The Senior Technical Advisor, MNCH will lead a team of professionals (including Medical Doctors and Nutritionists) to implement the integrated health program in the districts of support.

·         She/he will work with the team of technical advisors in various program areas to provide technical guidance to the team on MNCH, FP and nutrition in implementing the regional health integrated program.

·         The person will provide technical leadership and oversight in the development, focusing and implementation of MNCH, FP and Nutrition activities.

·         S/he will work closely with the Foundation’s Technical Director and other program technical staff to ensure technical quality of the intervention design and implementation.

·         S/he will also work closely with the other EGPAF’s Technical Advisors in identification and provision of technical support; and ensure standard procedures in quality of care are adhered to during training and implementation.

·         This position will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence.

·         This position supervises a team of Technical Advisors including MNCH Advisors, Family Planning Advisor and Nutrition Advisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree with master’s degree in either Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Public Health, or related field and minimum of five (5) years’ experience with demonstrable technical skills in a technical advisory role in MNCH/FP/Nutrition services.

·         Proven ability to build capacity through formal and informal training, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development in maternal, new born and child health, family planning and nutrition.

·         Experience in managing quality improvement interventions and technical/institutional capacity building programs primarily through a technical assistance approach.

·         Experience in leading project activities in implementation and proven ability to advise project management, motivate and mentor staff at key positions to create a positive team environment.

·         Demonstrable understanding of the Ugandan health care system, particularly the public health system (district health services) and good knowledge of the community support structures.

·         Strong oral and written communication, presentations and report writing skills in English. Strong skills in word processing and Excel spread sheets.

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and CV to: The Country Director Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda via E-mail at: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. For all the re-advertised positions, individuals that had applied for similar positions should not re-apply.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about EGPAF and its programs, please visit our website www.pedaids.org.