BAYLOR UGANDA
Job Summary
The Technical officer HIV Services is responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring HIV program activities through a district led approach with up to date MoH guidelines for comprehensive Pediatric, adolescent and adult HIV care & treatment to improve health facility service programs, system and structure under the USAID local partner health services Eastern Activity.
Overall Responsibilities
1. Prepare and monitor the implementation of periodic work plans & activity budgets for the project as well as their integration into district and health facilities work plans in line with USAID LPHS-E mandate
2. Monitor the implementation of strategies and systems for strengthening HF to improve ART/ant-TB initiation, treatment and outcome monitoring through case conference, mortality.
3. Increasing ART facility coverage through HF assessment for accreditation especially in underserved geographical areas and populations in line MoH guidelines
4. Establish/strengthen collaboration/partnership with other key district stakeholders involved in provision of HIV related services and as well as monitor the implementation of strategies for community mobilization and advocacy for all project in the district.
5. Provide technical support to the key stakeholders in monitoring the implementation of strategies for strengthening client linkage & referral system to increase demand for comprehensive services and a functional patient tracking system for retention purposes.
6. Provide technical support in rational use of medical commodities, documentation of consumption as well as laboratory performance in the cluster in line with MOH guidelines.
7. Monitor the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) based & data driven capacity programs for health workers and community key stakeholders.
8. Review weekly, monthly and quarterly progress for adult peadiatric and adolescent HIV care and treatment indicators at district and facility level.
Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
Diploma in clinical medicine or a diploma in Nursing/midwifery from a recognized Institution. A bachelor’s degree in public health is an added advantage.
Must be registered with the relevant professional body and must be competent in computer applications (MS Word and Excel).
At least two years of relevant work experience in the field of HIV control activities.
2 Years Relevant Experience
NOTE:
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references, and academic documents
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 28th May, 2025
