Vacancy title:
Maternal and Child HIV/AIDS Advisor

Jobs at:
The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC)

Deadline of this Job:
not later than 5.00 p.m., 31/1/2017

Duty Station:
Kampala

Job details:
Job Summary: Take overall responsibility and coordination of Maternal and Pediatric HlV/AlDS care in ACT supported Health Care facilities and community organizations in line with national standards.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the e MTCT and Pediatric AIDS services as outlined in overall ACT strategy and work plan.
  
• Provide technical and logistical support to ACT supported HCF and other health facilities supported or not supported with USG funding within ACT catchment area.
  
• Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders and other implementing partners at national and district levels to ensure maximum coordination in the delivery of quality e MTCT and pediatric AIDS care services
  
• Assist in the development, production and dissemination of training materials, job aids and other critical documentation necessary in delivery of effective e MTCT and Pediatric HIV care services.
  
• Provide technical assistance and support to HCF to develop robust & functional Mother Baby Care points.
  
• Support establishment of functional linkages between ART clinics, pediatrics, MCH and ANC/Maternity sections within HCF.
  
• Liaise with HCF to design and roll out strategies of following up mother-infant pairs at community level, increase male involvement in e MTCT to optimize outcomes.
  
• Support HCF to create/strengthen strong community-level programs to support e MTCT interventions.
  
• Work collaboratively with the ACT project Team and MOH to expand and roll out implementation of new policies and guidelines for e MTCT and pediatric HIV care and treatment services.
  
• Plan, coordinate and implement trainings,, coaching and mentorship using international and national tools and job aids to facilitate successful implementation of e MTCT and pediatric services at HCF.
  
• Support client management through improving quality, client flow systems, data capture, clinical management, clinical recording and reporting, referrals and follow up..
  
• Support monitoring and evaluation for e MTCT and Pediatric care systems to track progress against set targets.
  
• Ensure timely submission of project reports, documents; coordinate the review and provision of feedback to HCF and ACT project team and MoH.
  
• Integrate wrap around services like nutrition interventions into e MTCT programming, with particular focus on counseling in infant feeding and mothers’ nutritional needs during pregnancy.
  
• Keep abreast of national and international policies, guidelines, and up to date innovations related to e MTCT, and pediatric HIV/AIDS services.
  
• Provide leadership to e MTCT focal persons at HCF to establish and implement clear work plans for e MTCT and Pediatric HlV/AIDS activities and ensure adequate resources are allocated to meet targets.

Minimum Qualifications

• A degree in human medicine, post-graduate qualification in Public Health, Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• At least 3 years’ experience in managing HIV programs in Uganda, preferably in the areas of e MTCT and/or pediatric HIV services.
  
• Knowledge of the current policy, programming and practice trends in the field of e MTCT, Nutrition, Early Infant Diagnosis and pediatric HIV care and treatment.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  
• Fluent written and spoken English

Job application procedure
The UEC would now like to fill the following job positions with competent and highly motivated candidates that are able to work effectively with the project team and the Uganda Catholic Secretariat (UCS). Interested candidates should submit their application to the address below not later than 5.00 p.m., 31/1/2017 clearly indicating the position applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary General Uganda Catholic Secretariat
Plot 672, Hanlon Road, Nsambya Hill
P.0. Box 2886, Kampala

A complete application shall have the following attached to it: 1. At least three letters of reference that must include one from the current or most recent employer. 2. Photocopies of academic certificates, degrees an testimonials. 3. Signed curriculum vitae Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted in the week following the application deadline.