Rakai Health Sciences Program PMTCT - Officer and Volunteer Jobs in Uganda
Rakai Health Sciences Program PMTCT - Officer and Volunteer Jobs in Uganda
General Position SummaryThe PMTCT officer will spearhead mentorship and supervise district frontline health workers in both technical aspects of maternal and child health (MCH) and elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV (EMTCT).
Jobs Responsibilities
Providing mentorship to front line health workers within the district health facilities in delivery of elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV services (eMTCT), Early Infant Diagnosis care and related Maternal and Child Care in the districts.
Support implementation and use of MoH guidelines in line and ensure compliance with MoH policies.
S/he coordinates required trainings for the district staff in relation to implementation of EMTCT.
Support professional continuous medical education sessions at the health facilities in line with EMTCT and related MCH areas.
Facilitate continuous quality improvement activities to improve EMTCT within the district health facilities.
Participate in QA/QC for services in projectsupported facilities in the districts.
Ensure the health workers obtain the updated and required tools to support care.
Coordinate and support follow up of clients to improve retention in care for Option B+ patients and their exposed infants.
Support integration of maternal care within EID care points to support client centered care
Coordinate technical support supervision for
Health facilities in the district.
Ensure appropriate facilitation of health workers as an when required.
Any other assigned duties in line with your role.
Knowledge and Experience
Completion of Registered training in Midwifery from a recognized education institution.
Training in elimination of mother to child transmission Option B+
Minimum of 2 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 goaloriented 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.
Ability to ride a motorcycle is required.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Rakai Health Sciences Program PMTCT - Officer and Volunteer Jobs in Uganda
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