PMTCT Officer job at African Network for Care of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
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Vacancy title:
PMTCT Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Healthcare ]

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African Network for Care of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 20 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Karamoja, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 13 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Role:
Review and monitor the implementation of anecca-Uganda PMTCT/EID/HCT objectives in alignment with up-to-date MoH guidelines for PMTCT/EID/HCT to health facility service programs, system and structure

Key Result Areas:
• Prepare and monitor the implementation of annual & quarterly Cluster PMTCT/EID/HCT work plans & budgets and as well the integration of PMTCT/EID/HCT activities in the health facility plans and budgets in line with anecca Financial Guidelines and approved project proposal.
• Build the capacity of health workers and key community stakeholders in PMTCT/EID/HCT service provision through training, mentorships and support supervision in the attached districts in line with PMTCT project objectives & MOH guidelines for PMTCT/EID/HCT
• Provide technical support for rational utilization, documentation and timely forecasting of HCT/PMTCT/EID logistics by the health facilities in line with anecca-Uganda and MoH logistics supply chain management system
• Provide technical support for distribution and appropriate usage of all PMTCT/EID/HCT data tools and national policies/guidelines by the health facilities in line with MoH HMIS guidelines.
• Periodically analyze the Health facility trend of retention of PMTCT pregnant & lactating mother-baby and monitor home-based follow up of PMTCT pregnant and lactating mother-baby pairs for continued PMTCT care and support in line with MoH PMTCT guidelines
• Develop/Strengthen collaborations with key stakeholders in the district and advocate for a coordinated and harmonized PMTCT/EID/HCT interventions in the cluster in line with the project objectives
• Monitor the implementation of strategies for internal and external referrals/linkages of infected clients and exposed infants to care and support for continued use of prevention, care & treatment services in line with anecca-Uganda program PMTCT project objectives
• Develop and monitor the implementation of innovative strategies to increase male involvement in PMTCT services in line with the National HIV Prevention guidelines
• Provide technical support in the integration and provision of combined HIV prevention package/services in the health facilities in line with project objectives & National HIV prevention guidelines
• Periodically review and monitor PMTCT/HCT/EID performance against set targets and submit periodic reports to key stakeholders in line with anecca- Uganda program PMTCT/EID/HCT objectives
• Carry out/ operational PMTCT/EID/HCT related research and present findings based on logical conclusions and documented related lessons learnt in conferences, journals and medical related literature in line with anecca-Uganda research guidelines
• Provide technical support in the integration and implementation of strategies to increase PITC in the health facilities in line with the project objectives and National HCT guidelines
• Write and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports in line with USAID LPHS-anecca, MoH and donor reporting guidelines

Required Education Training, Experience, other relevant skills& personality attributes
• A degree in Nursing (reproductive health) or degree in public health or Clinical medicine and community health’ from a recognized institution and must be registered with the relevant professional body.
• Trainer of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis and must have solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: PMTCT, PWP, HCT, AB and ART
• 3 years of related experience in PMTCT/EID/HCT Programs, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with government and donor representatives
• Familiarity and experience working with MOH structures and personnel and good knowledge of related health systems strengthening is highly desired.
• Demonstrated level of Integrity, Emotional control, Confidentiality and Openness, Team player, ability to work under minimum supervision
• Experience and ability to work in hard-to-reach areas like Karamoja Region


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 20 September 2024
Duty Station: Karamoja
Posted: 13-09-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 13-09-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 13-09-2068
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