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Hiv & Reproductive Health Officer At Medical Teams International- Uganda, Uganda

Uganda, Uganda, Uganda
Last update 2023-12-05
Expires 2024-01-05
ID #1832941554
Free
Hiv & Reproductive Health Officer At Medical Teams International- Uganda, Uganda
Uganda, Uganda, Uganda,
Modified September 6, 2023

Description

Job Description Responsible for developing and implementing regional program activities related to HIV/AIDS, reproductive health and TB. Ensures program quality by overseeing M&E of the program and providing technical supervision.Job Responsibilities § Ensure the development and implementation of all project activities in the settlement related to: HIV/AIDS, TB, MCHN, immunization, family planning and SGBV§ Provide technical support to TB Focal Persons, EPI Focal Persons, Midwives and Counselors by referring for training opportunities and providing continuous mentorship§ Responsible for ensuring smooth functioning of the ART clinics and maintaining a high standard of care in line with MTI and donor guidelines§ Conduct home visits, assess client needs and provide HIV counselling to escalated cases as needed§ Participate in SGBV response and prevention and ensure delivery of quality clinical management of survivors of rape§ Responsible ensuring program quality by monitoring progress in achieving project objectives, suggesting realignment of activities and project scope as required, providing assessment of project needs in terms of staff, consultants and materials§ Give input to the regional budget process, monitor compliance with donor regulations, monitor budget expenditure in Unit 4 ERP system and inform Medical Coordinator of budgetary challenges as they arise§ Ensure that medical and counselling practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct§ Analyse data compiled from field staff, prepare and submit reports as per schedule to supervisor§ Represent MTI in meetings related to HIV/AIDS, TB and reproductive health and coordinate with MoH and other partners in delivery of services throughout the settlementOther duties as assigned Qualifications Education, Licenses, & Certifications § Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field is required§ Training in HIV/PMTCT is required§ Registration with relevant council is required, as applicable (Allied Health Professionals Council, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, or Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council)§ Valid practising license is required, as applicableExperience§ 3 years of experience in HIV case management, inclusive of 1 year in a supervisory role is required§ Strong clinical background is required§ Experience working with INGOs is an added advantageKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge § In-depth knowledge of HIV management, TB management and reproductive health§ Knowledge of project cycle management and strategies for behaviour change§ Knowledge of HIS/HMIS and ERP database systemsSkills§ Skilled in project cycle management and budget management§ Skilled in capacity building and mobilizing staff to achieve a common goal§ Skilled in developing relationships with partner organisations to coordinate services§ Skilled in using HIS/HMIS and ERP systems for data analysis and writing reports§ Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookAbilities§ Keen interest to mentor others§ Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines§ Committed to high ethical standards§ Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

Job details:

Job type: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Salary type: Monthly
Occupation: Hiv & reproductive health officer at medical teams international- uganda

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