Infectious Diseases Institute Locum District EMTCT/ EID Services Officer Jobs in Uganda
Infectious Diseases Institute Locum District EMTCT/ EID Services Officer Jobs in Uganda
Background: The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to “Strengthen Health Systems in Africa with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases through Research and Capacity Development”. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment, Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening Programmes.
With funding from Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/PEPFAR, and in partnership with MoH and respective District Local Governments, IDI is implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the West Nile region of Uganda under the project “Accelerating and Sustaining HIV Epidemic Control and Related Diseases in West-Nile Region of Uganda under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), 2020-2025”. The project supports the 12 districts of; Arua, Maracha, Madi-Okollo, Terego, Koboko, Yumbe, Moyo, Obongi, Adjumani, Pakwach, Nebbi and Zombo under the project:
As part of scale up activities for this five-year project (2020-2025), IDI is soliciting applications for the following positions:
General summary
The position holder will be accountable for coordination, implementation, and ensuring maximum outputs regarding EMTCT/ EID services in supported districts. The officer will provide technical assistance to the district teams to ensure timely attainment and sustenance of quality EMTCT / EID service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate implementation of all district EMTCT/ EID activities related to the project
Provide oversight for the mentorship of project and health facility teams in EMTCT/ EID services in line with MoH policies and procedures.
Work with the relevant district personnel to ensure provision of
an integrated information package for improving care for HIV positive pregnant and lactating mothers.
Support community demand and community based activities for HIV positive pregnant and lactating mothers in the supported areas to improve identification, uptake and retention.
Strengthen documentation and records management of pediatric, HIV positive pregnant and lactating mother’s data using appropriate tools and online systems.
Any other duties as may be reasonably assigned from time to time.
Person Specification
Education Requirements
Either Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or Completion of Registered training/diploma in Midwifery from a recognized education institution.
Training in elimination of mother to child transmission.
Required experience and skills
Minimum of 3 years work experience in a busy clinical setting preferably in the district health system setting
Knowledge and understanding of maternal and child health issues especially goal oriented ANC
Knowledge of good nursing procedures and practices
Report writing skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and power point packages.
Attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy.
Team player and management skills.
Good communication skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Diseases Institute Locum District EMTCT/ EID Services Officer Jobs in Uganda
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