Job Title: HIV/TB Specialist (Care & Treatment) (4 Positions)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Kigezi Region and Lango Region, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
About USAID Project:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region. The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. Additionally, the Activity will temporarily support lifesaving activities in the Ankole and Acholi regions
Job Summary: The Locum HIV/TB Specialist (Care & Treatment) will work in collaboration with the program/district teams to ensure technical soundness of the Care & Treatment program. She/he will provide technical oversight for prioritized lifesaving care and treatment services to PLHIV adults within the Ankole & Acholi regions
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate strategic work planning and implementation of strategies aligned to provision of quality HIV Testing & ART linkage, Care & Treatment services for PLHIV in Care.
- Work with the Locum Community & PSS advisor to coordinate facility & community efforts geared towards targeted HIV case finding & Linkages to ART for PLHIV.
- Work with the Locum Community & PSS advisor to ensure standardized appointment tracking & Return to Care systems, MMD, Preferred DSDM, Treatment literacy & PSS support for PLHIV in care.
- Support Viral load & quality of care monitoring and Viral load non-suppression/treatment failure management for all PLHIV.
- Work with the locum Logistics advisor and cluster team to ensure optimal availability of adult clients’ ARVs, HIV testing & viral load kits, Quality of Care commodities for access to AHD, Cancer cervix and NCD screening, monitoring and management services for PLHIV in care.
- Participate in routine data analysis, performance review and data usage to inform quality improvement initiatives for adult HIV testing, Care & Treatment services.
- Work with the locum TB and PMTCT/EID advisors to support access to TB & PMTCT/EID services for eligible adults in Care.
- Spearhead development of master concepts, costed work plans and Activity reports as per stipulated timelines.
- Contribute to documentation of best Care & Treatment best learnings, success stories and abstracts in the supported districts/region.
- Perform any other duties as assigned or coordinated by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Medicine & General Surgery or Diploma in Clinical Medicine with Project management/Masters in Public Health as an added advantage
- Recent work experience of a minimum of five years with HIV/TB programs
- Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.
- Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
- Computer proficiency in word, excel and power point
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: [email protected]
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOUR APPLYING FOR AND PREFERRED REGION/LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Deadline: 16th May 2025 by 05:00 pm
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks. Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to follow application guidelines and any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
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