Health -Medicine Jobs at Marie Stopes Uganda, Baylor Uganda and other Companies

JOB DETAILS:

Job Framework
Job Title Medical Representative / Detailer
Location Kampala, Uganda
No. of Direct Reports 0
Reporting to SM Lead
Budget Responsibilities (Y/N) - N

The Role
Reporting to the SM Lead, role of this position is to be responsible for the promotion, marketing and distribution of MSU’s range of pharmaceutical products and meet set objectives that meet an agreed revenue or sales target by identifying and gaining business from new and existing clients and ensure that the customer has complete satisfaction when dealing with MSU.
The post holder will be required to consistently engage with the medical fraternity of professionals, practitioners, health workers and care givers and will therefore need to maintain respect amongst the fraternity.
It is particularly important that the post holder is able to sustain a close and collaborative partnership with operational staff in the support office and field, so that project deliverables remain a focus of operational activities

Key Responsibilities Measure
Plan and achieve monthly sales targets by doing the following:-
• Effectively detailing, training and marketing the assigned range of pharma products to healthcare providers for prescription and use.
• Achieve a minimum sales target of 100,000 condoms per month, 20,000 tabs of Misoclear per month, 2,250 tabs of Back Up per month and 500 doses of Mariprist per month.
• List all doctors, medical service providers, pharmacies in the territory
• Achieve maximum productivity by preparing efficient and effective route plans that cover required number of existing and new customers on daily basis
• Promote company’s entire range of products among the doctors/medical practitioners/ pharmacies by highlighting special features/benefits of the products, its proven efficacy, new research and clinical findings through one on one detailing and group meetings
• Ensure visibility of company’s products at the outlets, display of company’s communications materials at the outlets/doctors’ chambers/clinics/hospitals
• Book orders from doctors/private service providers, pharmacies, wholesalers, chain stores, hospitals, private clinics, NGOs.
• Ensure adequate availability/visibility on their shelves.
• Liaise and coordinate with distributors and uplift stock and ensure delivery of booked orders to the customers.
• Collect and report information on competitors’ products and activities.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports as per the specified format
• Attend trainings from time to time and develop competencies required for being a more effective salesperson
• Build and maintain relationship with local influential and opinion leaders on behalf of the company

Measure
• Documented evidence of practitioners met during each month.
• Clear data base of prescribers /spread sheets and achievement weekly reports
• Achieved of sales targets
• Monthly routing calendar due on first of the month
• MSU product brands visibility in the market
• Book and filled order forms from customers

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Degree in Biological, Biomedical sciences, or Diploma in pharmacy, Clinical medicine or Nursing from a reputable institution.
• A minimum of 1 year experience with robust pharmaceutical sales and specialisation in sales or marketing of health products.
• Additional training in Pharmaceutical marketing will be an advantage
• Significant knowledge in Family planning and Pharmaceutical sector in Uganda
• Valid driving licence
• Hard working and persuasive
• Quick decision making and highly intelligent
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good customer management skills
• Flair for sales

Personal Attributes
Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. We encourage and expect all team members will demonstrate the following behaviours:
Initiative
• Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
Innovative
• Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome
Effective Communication
• Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.
Responsive
• Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

Working Efficiently
• Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
Sharing Information
• Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
Focus on Learning
• Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
Commitment
• Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements
Driven
• Drive and determination to deliver results
Accountable
• Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
Embracing Change
• Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
Motivated
• Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential
Team Player
• Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

MSI Behaviours and Values
Team Member Behaviours
Work as One MSI
• You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight and decision-making across MSI, enabling us to maximise our ability to influence others.
• You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort.
• You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures.

Show courage, authenticity and integrity
• You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate.
• You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks. Develop and grow
• You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to be even more effective.
• You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.


Deliver excellence, always
• You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the centre of everything, and implement smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role.
• You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders, and are a true MSI ambassador.

Leadership (For Leaders only)
• You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear direction.
• You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop skills and potential whilst strengthening our talent and succession pipeline.
• You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight about our clients and business and encourage this in your team.
• You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others.

MSI Values
• Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not chance.
• Client centred: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to the highest possible quality.
• Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long term sustainability and increased impact.
• Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate and brave people who have the courage to push boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The Research Pharmacist will be responsible for monitoring and the implementation of Pharmaceutical systems in the research pharmacy and work closely with the team to performs the day to day pharmacy activities and study product management including, but not limited to, the receipt, storage, preparation, dispensing and final disposition of study products for DAIDS-supported and/or sponsored clinical trials.

Overall Responsibilities
1. Review and implement the mechanism of accounting for Investigational Productsreceived, dispensed and returned in line with the Pharmaceutical Affairs Branch (PAB) guideline and instructions for the DAIDS sponsored clinical trials.
2. Analyze stock status of Investigational medicinal products for the clinical trials andsubmit study product and supplies requests to the Clinical Research Product Management Centre.
3. Monitor the dispensing of pharmaceutical drugs and the provision of medication adherence counselling to patients or their care takers in line with Good Pharmacy Practice.
4. Monitor the proper drug storage, accurate recording and accountability of study products and other pharmacy ancillary supplies in the Research Pharmacy according to the manufacturers recommended conditions.
5. Implementation of the Pharmacy Quality Management plan including reviewing ofprescriptions to detect for errors and monitor the correction of errors done by prescribers and dispensers in line with Good Clinical Practice principles.
6. Review the calibration and validation of pharmacy equipment logs; monitor and updatethe temperature logs for proper storage of Investigational Medicinal Products.
7. Conduct administrative and oversight responsibilities as stipulated in the Pharmacyguidelines for Division of AIDS sponsored clinical trials under the Baylor Uganda Clinical Research Site.
8. Forecast, order monitor and manage study products from the Clinical Research ProductManagement Centre in accordance to the DAIDS Pharmaceutical Affairs Branch guidelines.
9. Carry out operational research on pharmacovigilance surveillance issues at COE and prepare reports to National Drug Authority in line with the medical guidelines.
10. Conduct additional duties as may be delegated from time to time by your supervisor.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with an interest in Clinical research and at least two years of experience in HIV/AIDS.
• 2 Years Relevant Experience

NOTE:
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified UNEB certificates as well as certified University Transcripts
You must have at least a credit 6 in MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH at Ordinary Level (UCE). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JOB DETAILS:
General Summary
The Medical Officer will ensure delivery of quality HIV/AIDS care and treatment services to clients by providing technical and leadership support to health facility teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical care to HIV/AIDS patients attending the IDI clinic and other IDI-supported health facilities in line with standard care and treatment guidelines.
• Assess and diagnose clinical patient problems, order appropriate diagnostic tests and prescribe medication for patients
• Coordinate appropriate referral and management of complex patients through liaison with senior care specialists and other tertiary treatment centers.
• Contribute to performance monitoring initiatives and routine data use activities at the IDI clinic
• Support the team to identify, implement and document continuous quality improvement activities along client care and treatment cascades.
• Coordinate and support facility efforts in follow up of clients to improve linkage, retention and viral suppression rates among clients in HIV care.
• Participate in weekly Continuing Medical Education sessions
• Contribute to Research efforts as will be appropriate
• Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.

Person Specification
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree
• Completion of Internship
• Full and active registration with the UMDPC
• Additional training in HIV/AIDS care and opportunistic infections is added advantage
• Experience and up-to-date technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS clinical care and ART
• Good communication, organization and management skills
• Understands client confidentiality and exhibits high level of ethical conduct
• Has basic computer literacy including word processing, excel, internet and power point.

JOB DETAILS:
General Summary
The District Laboratory specialist will be responsible for implementing laboratory strengthening activities of the USAID LPHS-TB Activity in Mukono, Wakiso and Kampala. S/he will jointly work with the district/division health leadership to provide technical support for laboratory services at supported health facilities in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health laboratory services structures to ensure delivery of quality TB lab services.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with district structures and leverage counterpart USG-supported project lab technical officers/advisors in the region to design and implement strategies to ensure that project supported sites attain minimum MoH requirements following SLMTA program (at hubs) and establish a frame work for facility specific LQMS at none SLMTA labs.
• Conduct detailed audit of project supported sites, prepare action oriented work plans and design innovative strategies to address the identified gaps to ensure delivery of quality lab services
• Guide facility teams to regularly report on lab activities through regular submission of high quality HMIS reports and activity reports in line with standard Ministry of Health, donor and project timelines
• Plan, coordinate and conduct didactic trainings and mentorship visits to District and facility teams to address TB lab related capacity gaps and build skills for delivery of quality lab services.
• Conduct site mentorship and joint support supervision visits to labs and facilities to ensure effective implementation of LQMS in liaison with national and District technical teams.
• Design and functionalize systems to support District and facility teams to accurately quantify, forecast, orders and manage laboratory supplies and commodities to ensure constant availability.
• Collaborate with other USG and/or non-USG funded project lab technical advisors in Karamoja region to ensure adequate representation of district/facility TB lab teams in hub coordination review meetings for smooth hub operations and effective utilization of available TB and HIV lab related services.
• Work closely with the clinical team to support lab monitoring of diagnosed TB and TB/HIV patients in line with current national standards, timely results return and related follow up interventions.
• Strengthen QA efforts both at the labs and point of care and ensure regular supervision of point-of-care testers and participation in internal and external quality control schemes in line with national guidelines.
• Establish and strengthen lab biosafety practices, good equipment management practices including calibration, monitoring of commercial service contracts for lab equipment, and ensure that there is uninterrupted service delivery as a result of equipment malfunction.
• Support sample referral services to ensure uninterrupted specimen transport network for health care GeneXpert, culture and drug susceptibility testing(DST) and other related TB-HIV tests.
• Supervise project supported sample riders, their movements and adherence to personal safety standards and lab biosafety standards including timely accountability for project equipment and resources.
• Any other duty assigned by management from time to time.

Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology/ Sciences
• Full and active registration with The Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Training in laboratory quality management systems and biorisk management systems.
• At least 3 years’ experience in laboratory planning, management, and QA/QC
• Up-to-date knowledge of current national TB and TB-HIV management protocols
• Experience in supporting lab systems in a health systems strengthening setting
• Good communication, organization and management skills
• Understands client confidentiality and exhibits a high level of ethical conduct
• Good interpersonal skills and can work in a team
• Has basic computer literacy including word processing, excel, internet and PowerPoint
• Good writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver under minimal supervision

JOB DETAILS:

Vacancy Details
Makerere University School of Public Health received supplemental funding through a non-competitive grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support the Ministry of Health public health emergency response to COVID-19 with the aim of limiting the human-to-human transmission and minimize the impact of COVID-19 in Uganda. The project will achieve this by building capacities and reinforcing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices and implementing quality improvement activities in IPC nationally.
The MakSPH project team is looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Infection Prevention and Control Project Officer. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and innovative team player. The candidate will have the responsibility of participating in organizing, implementing project activities and will report to the Project Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the project coordinator in the mapping of ongoing IPC training and quality improvement for IPC in the country
• Participate in the preparation and finalization of all project progress reports
• Ensure timely scheduling of ECHO zoom sessions
• Provide administrative and technical support during ECHO sessions
• Support regional and district ECHO hubs and spokes to ensure smooth running during ECHO zoom sessions
• Keep an inventory of all project equipment
• Support the M& E functions
• Perform any other administrative duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required Academic Qualifications:
The successful applicant should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health, Health Services Research, Epidemiology or any other health-related disciplines. Possession of a Master’s degree in the above field will be an added advantage.

Essential Requirements:
At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in public health practice including human health, environmental health, veterinary health etc. Experience in Infection Prevention and Control or capacity building in general will be an added advantage. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong IT skills.