Vacancy title:
HIV & Reproductive Health Officer
Jobs at:
Medical Teams International- UgandaDeadline of this Job:
Thursday, September 21 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 05 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
Responsible for developing and implementing regional program activities related to HIV/AIDS, reproductive health and TB. Ensures program quality by overseeing M&E of the program and providing technical supervision.
Job Responsibilities
Ensure the development and implementation of all project activities in the settlement related to: HIV/AIDS, TB, MCHN, immunization, family planning and SGBV
Provide technical support to TB Focal Persons, EPI Focal Persons, Midwives and Counselors by referring for training opportunities and providing continuous mentorship
Responsible for ensuring smooth functioning of the ART clinics and maintaining a high standard of care in line with MTI and donor guidelines
Conduct home visits, assess client needs and provide HIV counselling to escalated cases as needed
Participate in SGBV response and prevention and ensure delivery of quality clinical management of survivors of rape
Responsible ensuring program quality by monitoring progress in achieving project objectives, suggesting realignment of activities and project scope as required, providing assessment of project needs in terms of staff, consultants and materials
Give input to the regional budget process, monitor compliance with donor regulations, monitor budget expenditure in Unit 4 ERP system and inform Medical Coordinator of budgetary challenges as they arise
Ensure that medical and counselling practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Analyse data compiled from field staff, prepare and submit reports as per schedule to supervisor
Represent MTI in meetings related to HIV/AIDS, TB and reproductive health and coordinate with MoH and other partners in delivery of services throughout the settlement
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education, Licenses, & Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in a health related field is required
Training in HIV/PMTCT is required
Registration with relevant council is required, as applicable (Allied Health Professionals Council, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, or Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council)
Valid practising license is required, as applicable
Experience
3 years of experience in HIV case management, inclusive of 1 year in a supervisory role is required
Strong clinical background is required
Experience working with INGOs is an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of HIV management, TB management and reproductive health
Knowledge of project cycle management and strategies for behaviour change
Knowledge of HIS/HMIS and ERP database systems
Skills
Skilled in project cycle management and budget management
Skilled in capacity building and mobilizing staff to achieve a common goal
Skilled in developing relationships with partner organisations to coordinate services
Skilled in using HIS/HMIS and ERP systems for data analysis and writing reports
Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Abilities
Keen interest to mentor others
Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
Committed to high ethical standards
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
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