Project -CDC UEC-FLASH – UGANDA CATHOLIC MEDICAL BUREAU

UGANDA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE
Uganda Catholic Secretariat
Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), the legal body of Catholic Bishops of Uganda with funding from Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing the Comprehensive HIV Epidemic Control project through FBO/PNFP health facilities in the seven CDC supported regions within Uganda. The project supports PNFP facilities in Masaka, Kampala, Mubende, Soroti, Hoima, West Nile and Rwenzori regions. Internally the project is known and shortened as FLASH- Faith Led Action to Sustain HIV Epidemic Control. The five-year project (Oct 2020- Sept 2025) is in its 3^rd year of implementation. UEC would like to fill the following positions with quality and highly motivated candidates able to work with a dynamic project team at the Uganda Catholic Secretariat. Eligible and interested candidates should apply and attach their signed CVs, copies of certificates, degrees, and testimonials. Suitable candidates residing in highlighted regions are encouraged to apply. Applications indicating duty station applied for and job reference number should be directed to the address below not later than 21^st October 2022.

The Secretary General

Uganda Catholic Secretariat

Plot 672, Hanlon Road, Nsambya Hill

P.O. Box 2886

Kampala.

Email: jobs@ucmb.co.ug

Detailed Job Descriptions:

Job Title: Data Scientist (1 Position)

Duty Station: Kampala

Reports To: Senior Technical Advisor- Strategic Information

Job summary: Data Scientist will organize, analyze and interpret data and statistical information from various databases to support project staff and stakeholders to use data for decision making. The holder will generate dashboards, utilize Health stats tool to generate consolidated quantitative data, adhoc and routine reports across regions, build capacity of M & E staff at regions and facilities to conduct data site- and region-specific analyses and data quality audits for program management and improvement.

Documentation and Tools management

Prepare documentation of steps taken to facilitate analysis of data (Data analysis plans)
Select most appropriate data analysis programs or packages based on user needs and intended results
Prepares data for analysis using software packages
Design appropriate tools to support analysis and presentation of data

Analysis, interpretation, and dissemination

Analyze data to identify trends on various project indicators
Organize and interpret statistical information to support staff and stakeholders use it to make decisions
Respond to data related queries and calls, and keep track of these
Produce reports and charts communicating trends within data to both data and non-data clients, staff, and managers
Choose and use most appropriate methods of presenting analyzed data to the different audiences

Data quality, Reporting, and learning

Lead data cleaning efforts for the various data sets within UEC or jointly with MoH and Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support Program (METS) to ensure that data submitted in reports is accurate and usable
Respond to questions about data and look for trends, patterns and anomalies within it
Support project M&E staff to collect, organize and report on project outputs, outcomes and impact to the various stakeholders including UEC, CDC, MoH, Districts, and facilities
Produce relevant graphics to include in the various narrative reports
Support compilation of UCMB’s annual health sector reports, and other reports as appropriate
Provide synthesized data to support abstract writing
Identify data sets that can be used for information learning sessions
Provide data to project staff to use during program review meetings with various stakeholders including UCMB, facilities, MoH, CDC, METS, districts, and Implementing Partners

Qualifications, experience and key skills

A degree in Statistics, Maths, or Computer Science
Post graduate qualification in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or Public Health
A high level of mathematical and or statistical ability
The ability to sift, analyze, model and interpret data from multiple sources, looking for trends that highlight problems (early warning indicators) or opportunities
Problem solving skills
A methodical and logical approach
The ability to plan work and meet deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
Interpersonal skills
Team working skills
Written and verbal communication skills
An understanding of the ethics of gathering and working with data

Work experience:

At least 3 years working experience in monitoring and evaluation, quality improvement or data management position in a reputable organization. Experience working with HIV related data and PEPFAR reporting systems is a MUST.

Working knowledge of the following analysis and database packages

Data Visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, Advanced Excel)
Database/tools Design skills (SQL, MS Access, ODK, KOBO, Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), DHIS2/DATIM/HIBRID
Statistics and research analysis: STATA, SPSS, Advanced Excel, Epi-Info

Job Title: HMIS/Database Specialist (1 Position)

Duty Station: Kampala

Reports To: Senior Technical Advisor-Quality Improvement

Job summary: The job holder supports UEC to enhance the Health Stat tool for rollout across CDC Implementing Partners (IPs), address respective IP needs in use of the tool, write scripts, procedures, or queries for HIS solutions and databases, develop conceptual dashboard designs that incorporate various analytic visualization methodologies, assure interoperability of systems within UEC, and with national and PEPFAR systems and designing customized appropriate analysis tools.

Specific roles

Develop conceptual dashboard designs that incorporate various analytic
visualization methodologies (drill down, filters, maps etc.)
Write scripts, procedures, or queries for HIS solutions and databases
Monitor performance of deployed HIS solutions, document and fix bugs and errors and share back with users using appropriate platforms
Requirements gathering from users and stakeholders to support enhancements of deployed HIS solutions
Design appropriate interim data collection applications to address UEC’s emerging data collection and use needs
Champion interoperability of systems within UEC, and with national and PEPFAR systems
Support user desk and field testing of new HIS products to determine suitability for use
Work with Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (METS) Program to ensure that deployed HIS solutions are in synch with UgandaEMR and other approved national systems like Clinic Master
Build capacity of UEC and facility staffs in use of the deployed systems, including UgandaEMR, Healthstats, Viral Load dashboard, and others as need arises
Collaborate with the project Data Scientist to support data analysis function through designing customized appropriate tools

Qualifications, experience and skills

Degree in Computer Science, a master’s degree in Software engineering or computer science or a related field is desirable, with at least 6 years of experience in the design and implementation of database solutions
Knowledge of and experience with DHIS2, HRIS and PEPFAR related software platforms
Deep working knowledge of the main programming languages often used within analytics, data mining and data science including R, SAS, Python and SQL, and knowledge of Java, C/C++, Perl and Ruby
Experience in development and management of data tools, enterprise level Web based, Desktop based and Mobile applications using Microsoft .NET, Java and other Technologies such as C#, ASP.net, Bootstrap, JQuery, CSS, HTML5, MSSQL and MySQL
Experience developing and maintaining project databases for monitoring implementation of project activities. Technical expertise in data collection, processing and analysis, and feedback mechanisms is required
Expertise in the use of mobile technologies for data reporting and collection preferred.
Demonstrable skills/experience in application development on platforms indicated above
Ability to develop effective working relationships with counterparts at all levels, local organizations, and other program partners.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills.

Job Title: Technical Advisor- HIV Care & Treatment (1 Position)

Duty Station: Kampala

Reports To: Senior Technical Advisor -Care & Treatment

Job Summary: The job holder provides technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to regional and site clinical teams in HIV treatment services. S/he organizes and supervises clinical trainings, provision of technical assistance and mentorship to sites. S/he supports advanced HIV disease management, viral suppression and regimen switches, participates in national and regional 3^rd line committees, regimen optimization for both adults and pediatrics, retention, TB/HIV comorbidity management, liaises with laboratory and supply chain logistics teams and supports Continuation of Treatment (CoT) activities.

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

Technical and Strategic Leadership

Serves as the technical advisor for UEC FLASH project in all aspects of clinical care and treatment for HIV/AIDS with an emphasis on antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, continuity of treatment (CoT), multi-month dispensing (MMD), regimen optimization, differentiated service delivery (DSDM), adherence and viral load coverage (VLC) and viral load suppression (VLS) at regional and facility levels.
Provides expert-level guidance to health facility clinical and counseling teams in HIV/AIDS care and treatment
Keeps current on all new developments in HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support in order to advise and/or lead health facilities and the UEC technical team on priorities and implementation approaches.
Convenes technical meetings to review progress and discuss improvement initiatives.
Supports the review of facility budgets and workplans to ensure they are responsive to the requirements to meet set targets and quality standards.
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Capacity Building

Conducts training, mentorship and technical support supervision regularly to Care & Treatment project officers at regions and health facility staff on aspects of HIV care and treatment
Development of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guides for regions and facility teams to refer to. The SOPs include, but are not limited to, CoT, Viral Load Coverage (VLC) and Viral Load Suppression (VLS), ART regimen optimization for children, adolescents and adults, Advanced HIV Disease Management (AHDM)
Support regional teams and facilities to prepare and present client details pertaining to 2L regimen failure, participates in 3L meetings organized by Regional Referral hospitals and National 3L committees.
Provides technical assistance for AHDM and other complicated clients with multiple comorbidities.
Conducts Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions physically and virtually on key sub technical areas

Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Improvement

Working with the Strategic Information (SI) team, prepares and responds to ad-hoc reports and data calls on different indicators under care and treatment.
Supports recording and reporting of data in HIV care and treatment. Participated in periodic data quality assessments (DQAs) and ensures that reported data is accurate, complete and timely as a good representation of the HIV care and treatment indicators.
Supports the institution of data-driven CQI projects in sub technical areas that need improvement
Foster a learning environment that facilitates cross learning and exchange of best practices, recommended strategies, and innovative interventions to improve health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving services through UEC UCMB facilities.
Support active participation of clinical teams in QI collaboratives
Support facility-level and UEC-level periodic data review meetings with follow-up of agreed action plans for improvement
Conducts facility-level assessments using the SIMS (Site Improvement Monitoring System) tool and supports facility teams to address identified gaps.

Representation, Collaboration and Teamwork

Works closely with District Health Management Teams to deliver quality HIV care and treatment services.
Works with the Supply Chain and Laboratory advisors to ensure uninterrupted supplies of logistics for supported health facilities
Works closely with other partners including the regional comprehensive mechanisms to optimize opportunities for cross sectoral integration and leveraging of resources across the different program components to guarantee client-centered services are prioritized and implemented across all supported health facilities

Qualifications and qualities:

Degree in Clinical Medicine, a degree or post graduate training in any other related field is an advantage.
Knowledge in training, mentorship and technically sound
Strategic decision making and leadership
Teamwork, networking and good interpersonal skills
Experience working with HIV, TB or related public health projects for at least 3 years is required

Job Title: Project Officer HIV Prevention (6 Positions; one per station)

Duty Station: Rwenzori, West Nile, Soroti, Kampala, Luwero, Hoima

Reports To: Regional Team Lead

Job Summary: The purpose of the position is to provide technical support to health facilities in the region to deliver high quality HIV testing services, optimize index testing, HIV self-testing, recency testing, offer HIV prevention services to key and priority populations, and implement PrEP, GBV/VAC intervention services. The holder will work with religious leaders to complement efforts of health facilities in risk communication, retention and linkage to care.

Roles and Responsibilities:

HIV Counseling and Testing services (HTS) related roles and responsibilities

Support facilities to offer targeted HTS services to realize increased HIV+ yield in pursuit of the 1^st 95 in all the PNFP facilities in the targeted region.
Work to Intensify PITC at high yielding points with messages that promote HTS while emphasizing the WHO 5Cs.
Devise new strategies for increasing partner and other family members testing in all the PNFP accredited facilities in the Region.
Support facilities to intensify ART clients’ linkage through the Facility-community linkage framework, inter and intra-facility referrals to achieve the 2^nd
Support facilities to offer targeted HTS services to outreach sites to priority and key populations at places such as landing sites, trading centres.
Offer technical guidance on the mapping of all hotspots and safe spaces for KPs and PPs and ensure effective service delivery to these targeted groups.
Build capacity of supported facilities in the delivery of PITC and Comprehensive HTS in line with WHO and MOH recommendations.
Conduct regular capacity building sessions in the supported facilities to ensure quality and timely implementation of recommended HTS strategies such as eligibility screening at all service delivery points, Partner Notification Services (PNS) and HIV self – testing, Recency testing among others.
Enhance the capacity of and support PNFP facilities to offer Assisted Partner Notification services.
Play a key role in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement in HTS of supported facilities including data quality checks (DQA)
Provide Technical assistance to facilities in delivery of Adolescent and children friendly HIV testing services
Prepare monthly progress reports on the performance of HTS indicators for supported sites
Regularly participate in HTS data review meetings at Program, region, district and facility levels
Regularly plan for and conduct joint facility level HIS and HTS data quality audits to verify and validate HTS and PNS reports
Contribute/participate in the development of the monthly, quarterly or annual, departmental work plans and budgets and regularly refer to these plans in the implementation of program activities
Identify, document and share key lessons to aid cross learning.
Writing periodic reports (quantitative and qualitative) on HTS services

Community-Facility linkages and referrals related roles and responsibilities

Provide onsite training for VHTs, linkage facilitators and lay counselors in community HIV/AIDS care for all supported PNFP facilities in the region focusing on the Country targets goals of 95-95-95.
Liaise with district officials (DCDO, PSWO, DACs, DOVCC and SOVCC) to strengthen and harmonize implementation of community HIV programs.
Strengthen partnerships with community based organizations and civil service organizations and other structures in the community to enhance bi-directional linkages between supported facilities and the communities.
Support the implementation of differentiated services delivery models (DSDM) in PNFP supported facilities to ensure continuum of response while integrating community activities in other program areas
Monitor and offer guidance on the performance of community outreaches, satellites and sub-contracted CBO/CSO programs in faith based Health Care Facilities
Represent the program at various fora as the occasion demands such as Regional and district level meetings and lobbying campaigns.

Gender Services related roles and responsibilities

Build the capacity of health workers in supported PNFP facilities on gender equality, equity and gender main streaming
Oversee gender activities implementation in all the supported facilities.
Support facilities to create awareness amongst communities on gender based violence, violence against children and advocate for access and support facilities to care for GBV survivors

Adherence support related roles and responsibilities

Periodically review and develop tailor made adherence messages for supported PNFP facilities.
Offer technical assistance on Viral Load monitoring and intensified adherence counseling
Offer continuous technical assistance in adherence counseling and psychosocial support to clients
Assist faith based health care facilities in setting up adherence program strategies across various age bands.

Key population and Priority population related roles and responsibilities

Establish and strengthen key priority and priority populations care programs in PNFP facilities that serve such populations in the region.
Guide health workers in clinics with KPs on KP and PP program implementation, recording in KP/PP register and reporting
Identify KP CSOs within the region, establish linkages and bi-directional referrals with PNFP facilities for KP related services.
Organize and conduct trainings for health workers and peers in stigma reduction and clinical competency related to KPs using the MOH curriculum.

Qualifications/Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Clinical medicine.
A certificate in HIV Counseling from a recognized University
A five-year experience of working with a recognized institution dedicated to HIV/AIDS work
Evidence of active implementation of HIV/HTS activities in the past three years
Adequate knowledge of the current HIV prevention services
Mentoring and coaching skills to lower cadres

Job Title: Project Officer HIV Care & Treatment (5 Positions; one per station)

Duty Station: Rwenzori, West Nile, Hoima, Mityana, Masaka

Reports To: Regional Team Lead

Job summary: The job holder builds site capacity to offer quality HIV treatment services, ART initiation, support ART regimen optimization, retention in care, viral suppression and regimen switching as per national guidelines, implementation of differentiated service models, support sites to routinely conduct mortality audits, and patient chart reviews to identify issues that hamper adherence. S/he supports tracking, documenting and laying strategies to minimize interruption in treatment and assure continuity of treatment within the region.

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

Technical and Strategic Leadership

Serves as the technical specialist for UEC FLASH project in all aspects of clinical care and treatment for HIV/AIDS with emphasis on antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, continuity of treatment (CoT), multi-month dispensing (MMD), regimen optimization, differentiated service delivery (DSDM), adherence and viral load coverage (VLC) and viral load suppression (VLS) at regional and facility levels.
In liaison with Senior Technical Advisor – Care & Treatment, provides expert-level guidance to health facility clinical and counseling teams in HIV/AIDS care and treatment
Keeps current on all new developments in HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support in order to advise and/or lead health facilities on priorities and implementation approaches.
Convenes technical meetings to review progress and discuss improvement initiatives at regional level.
Supports the review of facility budgets and workplans to ensure they are responsive to the requirements to meet set targets and quality standards.
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Capacity Building

Conducts training, mentorship and technical support supervision regularly to health facility staff on aspects of HIV care and treatment at regional level for achievement of targets and quality standards.
With support from Senior Technical Advisor Care & Treatment, develops Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guides for facility teams to refer to. The SOPs include, but are not limited to, CoT, Viral Load Coverage (VLC) and Viral Load Suppression (VLS), ART regimen optimization for children, adolescents and adults, Advanced HIV Disease Management (AHDM)
Conducts Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions physically and virtually on key sub technical areas to build capacity of health facility staff

Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Improvement in HIV Care and Treatment

Working with the Strategic Information (SI) team, prepares and responds to ad-hoc reports and data calls on different indicators under care and treatment.
Supports recording and reporting of data in HIV care and treatment. Participates in periodic data quality assessments (DQAs) and ensures that reported data is accurate, complete and timely as a good representation of the HIV care and treatment indicators.
Supports the institution of data-driven CQI projects in sub technical areas that need improvement in supported health facilities at regional level
Foster a learning environment that facilitates cross learning and exchange of best practices, recommended strategies, and innovative interventions to improve health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving services through UEC supported facilities.
Support active participation of clinical teams in QI collaboratives
Support facility-level and UEC-level periodic data review meetings with follow-up of agreed action plans for improvement
Conducts facility-level assessments using the SIMS (Site Improvement Monitoring System) tool and supports facility teams to address identified gaps.

Representation, Collaboration and Teamwork

Works closely with District Health Management Teams to deliver quality HIV care and treatment services.
Works with the Supply Chain and Laboratory advisors to ensure uninterrupted supplies of logistics for supported health facilities
Works closely with other partners including the regional comprehensive mechanisms to optimize opportunities for cross sectoral integration and leveraging of resources across the different program components to guarantee client-centered services are prioritized and implemented across all supported health facilities

Qualifications and qualities:

Diploma in Clinical Medicine; a degree in Public Health or a related field is an added advantage.
Knowledge in training, mentorship and technically sound
Strategic decision making and leadership
Teamwork, networking and good interpersonal skills

Experience working with HIV, TB or related public health projects for three years is an added advantage

Job Title: Project Officer TB Management (4 Positions; one per station)

Duty Station: Kampala, Masaka, West Nile, Soroti

Reports To: Regional Team Lead

Job Summary: The holder is charged with building PNFP sites’ capacity to offer high quality TB services including TB/HIV integration according to NTLP guidelines. Strengthen TB/HIV collaboration, TB diagnosis, treatment, prevention, recording and quality reporting as well as supporting national campaigns to end TB as well as supporting advanced HIV disease management.

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

Technical and Strategic Leadership

Serves as the technical specialist for UEC FLASH project in all aspects of TB and Advanced HIV Disease management with emphasis on TB preventive therapy (TPT), TB treatment and its outcomes, TB infection control (TB IC), TB/HIV co-treatment, screening for TB and Advanced HIV Diseases including Cryptococcal Meningitis, CD4 testing at regional, district and facility level.
Support TB case identification and successful treatment using different modalities including microscopy, TB LAM, GeneXpert and X-ray services.
Supports implementation of surge strategies and campaigns including the 3-by-1 campaign, TPT catch up plans and the CAST TB campaign
Provides expert-level guidance to health facility clinical and counseling teams in TB and Advanced HIV Disease Management
Keeps current on all new developments in TB/AHDM in order to advise and/or lead health facilities on priorities and implementation approaches.
Convenes technical meetings to review progress and discuss improvement initiatives.
Supports the review of facility budgets and workplans to ensure they are responsive to the requirements to meet set targets and quality standards.
Coordinate the implementation of community TB activities including contact tracing, X-ray outreaches, screening in hotspots, treatment follow-up and campaigns involving VHTs e.g., CAST TB
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Capacity Building

Conducts training, mentorship and technical support supervision regularly to health facility staff on aspects of TB and AHDM
Development of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guides for facility teams to refer to.
Conducts Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions physically and virtually

Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Improvement

Working with the Strategic Information (SI) team, prepares and responds to ad-hoc reports and data calls on TB and AHDM.
Supports recording and reporting of data in TB and AHDM. Participates in periodic data quality assessments (DQAs) and ensures that reported data is accurate, complete and timely as a good representation of the HIV care and treatment indicators.
Supports the institution of data-driven CQI projects in TB and AHDM such as improvement of baseline CD4 testing, CrAg testing and utilization of TB LAM and GeneXpert.
Foster a learning environment that facilitates cross learning and exchange of best practices, recommended strategies, and innovative interventions to improve health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving services through the regional UEC UCMB facilities.
Support active participation of clinical teams in QI collaboratives
Support facility-level and UEC-level periodic data review meetings and performance monitoring with follow-up of agreed action plans for improvement
Conducts facility-level assessments using the SIMS (Site Improvement Monitoring System) tool and supports facility teams to address identified gaps.
Support External Quality Assurance (EQA) of CD4, TB and CrAg tests

Representation, Collaboration and Teamwork

Works closely with District Health Management Teams (District TB and Leprosy Supervisors- DTLSs) and Regional TB and Leprosy Supervisors (RTLSs) to deliver quality TB services
Represents UEC at district and regional performance review meetings
Collaborates with other development partners like Global Fund, USAID and their supported projects like LPHS to support UEC facilities provide quality TB and AHDM services.
Works with the Supply Chain and Laboratory advisors to ensure uninterrupted supplies of logistics for supported health facilities including CD4 test kits, TB reagents and kits, CrAg kits
Works closely with other partners including the regional comprehensive mechanisms to optimize opportunities for cross sectoral integration and leveraging of resources across the different program components to guarantee client-centered services are prioritized and implemented across all supported health facilities

Qualifications and qualities:

Diploma in Clinical Medicine; a degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage
Knowledge in training, mentorship and technically sound
Strategic decision making and leadership
Teamwork, networking and good interpersonal skills
A three-year experience working with HIV, TB or related public health projects for is required.

Job Title: Project Officer Supply Chain (4 Positions; one per station)

Duty Station: Rwenzori, West Nile, Soroti, Masaka

Reports To: Regional Team Lead

Job Summary: The job holder supports health facilities in stock management of pharmaceuticals and other health supplies. S/he collects, synthesizes and transmits data & information related to health supplies utilized by the program, supports facilities to adhere to forecasting and reporting requirements, use of standard templates and systems; coordinates Adverse Event reporting and Pharmacovigilance and commodity redistribution.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Work with health facilities to quantify and forecast commodities needed
Support health facilities to implement Good Pharmaceutical Practices (GPP) and support their certification in the GoU GPP program.
Assess the regional, district and facility level supply chain business processes and identify key performance indicators to be used to monitor the supply chain process.
Facilitate the recording and reporting of SCM data in paper-based registers and in the EMR including TWOS, WAOS (DHIS2), weekly RASS
Support formation of Therapeutic Medicines Committees (TMCs) at facility level and monitor their activities
Build capacity of health workers to respond to, and report Adverse Events (AEs)
Facilitate redistribution of commodities between over-stocked facilities and those which are understocked
Support disposal and waste management of expired commodities
Link health facilities to Warehouses; NMS, JMS, MAUL to enable uninterrupted supply of commodities essential for delivery of quality HIV/TB services.
Facilitate the capture of supply chain transactions and the maintenance of complete and accurate records at each stage of service delivery.
Facilitate the preparation and circulation of periodic and ad-hoc supply chain reports for use in planning and performance management.
Support implementation of internal controls to mitigate risks in all supply chain business processes
Promote awareness and understanding of relevant SCM tools and information.
Train and mentor health workers in Good Pharmaceutical Practices (GPP).
Collaborate with district teams, other implementing partners and warehouses to secure commodities for UEC supported facilities.
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications and competencies:

Diploma in Pharmacy; a degree in a related field is an added advantage
Knowledge in training, mentorship and technically sound
Strategic decision making and leadership
Risk management
Teamwork, networking and good interpersonal skills
Certification in GPP is an added advantage
Experience working with HIV, TB or related public health projects for the past five years is desirable.

Job Title: Project Officer PMTCT (5 Positions; one per station)

Duty Station: Rwenzori, West Nile, Soroti, Luwero, Kampala

Reports To: Regional Team Lead

Job Summary: The holder supports PNFP facilities to implement maternal and child health services geared at elimination of mother child transmission of HIV, EID services, differentiated services delivery models for pregnant and lactating mothers, partner services, cancer of cervix screening, retention (CoT) and viral suppression among infected mothers and infants.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Senior Technical Advisor Prevention, Regional team Lead, and District PMTCT focal persons to develop monthly and quarterly eMTCT/EID work plans and budgets for the in the region.
Conduct routine mentorship and continuous quality improvement activities to improve eMTCT within PNFP supported health facilities and
participate in quality assurance/Quality Control for services in project-supported facilities in the region.
Coordinate technical support supervision and mentorship visits on PMTCT cascade, birth cohort and retention monitoring for health facilities so as to strengthen mother baby care points.
Scale up integration of health services such as; ANC/PITC, HIV/syphilis duo testing, EID/immunization integration, infant and young child feeding counselling at health facility and community levels.
Scale up integration of family planning counseling and services into all MNCH and HIV services.
Work with the District Health Teams and health facilities to
facilitate the provision and access to Early Infant Diagnostic (EID) services for HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI).
Coordinate modular training/refreshers of health providers (with practical component) in eMTCT, EID and Pediatric HIV care and treatment as defined in the Regional and District training plans.
Conduct operational research and compile best practices and harmonize
approaches into a comprehensive PMTCT service package that can be owned
and sustainably implemented at regional level.
Support existing community organizations, civil society activities,
local culture group activities and professional organizations that can be
used to support and build capacity of community structures in delivering
the national plan for eMTCT.
Tag each eMTCT client to mentor mothers for tracking and reactivate PMTCT family support groups to promote retention and adherence of mothers and infants into care.
Engage mentor mothers on the use of mobile phones (mHealth) and home visits for the follow up of PLHIV women and their exposed infants/children to ensure continuum of care and accuracy of data
Engage the facility health workers to monitor and supervise the Mentor mothers
,VHTs, RCT volunteers and PLHIV groups in the community for effective implementation of the eMTCT plan
Engage Mentor mothers to provide HIV prevention information and
promote HIV testing as a routine service in all MCH service stations (ANC, Maternity, Postpartum clinics, Child health/immunization clinics, STI clinics, outpatient clinics, outreach clinics etc. ) as well as advocating for couple HIV testing and counseling for all young women.
Support Mentor Mothers / VHTS to create demand for safe delivery services by skilled attendants in health facilities as well as utilization of postpartum care by actively tracking both mothers and mother-baby pairs.
Support health facilities implement strategies to increase male involvement
in PMTCT services.
Work with M& E officers to support health facilities monitor weekly Option B+ reports, early retention reports, HMIS 105, HMIS 106a and HMIS 012 reports.
Generate monthly PMTCT/EID cascades, QI initiatives reports and
include in cluster monthly reports.
Work with the Supply chain officers to ensure constant supply of HIV testing kits, ARVs for both mothers and HIV infected infants.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant for the EMTCT/EID Program Officer job placement must hold a Diploma in Registered Comprehensive Midwifery, Diploma clinical Medicine, Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing or Midwifery or a related field is an added advantage.
Three years’ experience in HIV/AIDS programming, preferably with
PEPFAR-funded projects.
Training in elimination of mother to child transmission Option B+ is
a MUST
At least three years of work experience in a busy clinical setting
Sensitivity of cultural differences with a good understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV and EMTCT services
Ability to manage projects, set priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive as
an initiative.
Program experience with implementation of eMTCT/EID and MNCH program.
Familiarity with decentralized public health systems
Report writing skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel
and power point packages.
Attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy.
Team player and good communication skills
Ability to work with others and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.

Job Title: Project Officer Laboratory Services (4 Positions; one per station)

Duty Station: Rwenzori, West Nile, Soroti, Luwero

Reports To: Regional Team Lead

Job Summary: The job holder provides technical support and guidance to health facilities in laboratory services management, reagents forecasting, reporting, equipment management and LMIS. Follows up on CD4 monitoring, AHD diagnosis and monitoring, viral load activities, collaborating with lab hubs for off-site tests, support quality control activities coordinating with national bodies UVRI, CPHL to align with national and international standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Work with health facilities to quantify and forecast laboratory commodities needed
Train and mentor health workers in Good Pharmaceutical Practices (GPP).
Assess the regional, district and facility laboratory supply chain processes and identify key performance indicators in need of improvement such as Results Turn Around Times, utilization of GeneXpert testing
Facilitate the recording and reporting of laboratory data in paper-based registers and in the EMR LMIS
Build capacity of laboratory staff through training and mentorship
Support biosafety systems in UEC laboratories
Facilitate laboratory equipment servicing and maintenance systems
Facilitate redistribution of laboratory commodities between over-stocked facilities and those which are understocked
Support disposal and waste management of expired commodities and laboratory waste
Serve as the link between UEC supported facility laboratories and CPHL, UNHLS for delivery of quality HIV/TB services.
Collaborate with District Laboratory Focal Persons (DLFPs) and laboratory advisors from other implementing partners to support provision of quality laboratory services
Support the accreditation of new laboratories while maintaining accreditation status of existing laboratories in schemes such as SANAS, UKNEQAS
Support internal and external laboratory test quality assurance (IQA, EQA)
Facilitate the preparation and circulation of periodic and ad-hoc laboratory reports for use in planning and performance management.
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications and competencies:

Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Services or related field
Knowledge in training, mentorship and technically sound
Strategic decision making and leadership
Risk management
Teamwork, networking and good interpersonal skills
Certification in GLP is an added advantage
Experience working with HIV, TB or related public health projects is an added advantage

Job Title: HMIS Officer (4 Positions; one per station)

Duty Station: Rwenzori, West Nile, Soroti, Masaka

Reports To: Region M & E Officer

Job Summary: The holder spearheads data collection, timely reporting of adhoc and routine reports, supports utilization of manual and electronic systems at supported facilities, ensures data entry in national and PEPFAR systems DHIS2, PIRS, HYBRID, assures data quality, conducts DQAs, ensures functional Uganda EMR systems at sites, support performance review meetings for sites and district led reviews and supports QI interventions across the region.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Mentor health facility staff in documentation into appropriate national HMIS tools.
Ensure completeness, consistency and accuracy of data captured into the HMIS

Support facility staff in the timely compilation of the routine HMIS reports.
Support health facility staff in producing data summaries that inform continuous quality improvement initiatives in HIV and TB programming.
Participate in analysis and interpretation of data
Ensure availability of required tools at the facility levels.
Provide forecast to avoid stock-outs of HMIS tools at facility level.
Support facilities to compile and submit weekly reports
Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in Statistics, Statistics and Economics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, IT, QE, Business statistics, Population studies or any data management related field. OR Social sciences and Development studies. Postgraduate training in M&E is an added advantage
Experience in medical data management is an added advantage.
Experience in the navigation of DHIS2 and USG-databases.
Previous experience in supporting busy TB / HIV district data systems is an added advantage
Ability to work under pressure and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
Understands client confidentiality and exhibits a high level of ethical conduct
Has basic computer literacy including word processing, excel, internet and PowerPoint.
Attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
Ability to work under pressure and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills

Job-related experience and knowledge:
• At least 3 years’ experience.

Job Title: Data Officer (3 Positions; one per station)

Duty Station: Hoima, Luwero, Mityana

Reports To: Regional M & E Officer

Job Summary: The job holder is responsible for ensuring timely and quality data from PNFP supported sites, support functionality of Uganda EMR, participate in data entry at multiple sites, compile and submit HMIS, weekly surge and finer age HIBRID data of regional sites.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Mentor health facility staff in documentation into appropriate national HMIS tools.
Ensure completeness, consistency and accuracy of data captured into the HMIS
Support facility staff in the timely compilation of the routine HMIS reports.
Support health facility staff in producing data summaries that inform continuous quality improvement initiatives in HIV and TB programming.
Participate in analysis and interpretation of data
Ensure availability of required tools at the facility levels.
Provide forecast to avoid stock-outs of HMIS tools at facility level.
Support facilities to compile and submit weekly reports
Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in any data management related field.
Postgraduate training in M&E is an added advantage
Experience in medical data management is an added advantage.
Experience in the navigation of DHIS2 and USG-databases.
Previous experience in supporting busy TB / HIV district data systems is an added advantage
Ability to work under pressure and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
Understands client confidentiality and exhibits a high level of ethical conduct
Has basic computer literacy including word processing, excel, internet and PowerPoint.
Attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
Ability to work under pressure and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills
At least 2 years’ experience

Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer (3 Positions; one per station)

Duty Station: Rwenzori, Soroti, West Nile

Reports To: Finance and Compliance Manager

Job Summary: The holder offers guidance to supported sites on financial management, conducts monthly support supervision, collects liquidation reports from facilities, verifies accuracy and compliance to UEC and donor requirements. S/he facilitates sites to submit quarterly requests, budget reviews, funds reallocation and supports finance report generation.

Specific Responsibilities and Tasks

Prepare cash forecasts for the Regional Office and review budget forecasts for the Regional Sub recipients to ensure they are in line with the approved grant budgets and monitor partners’ budgets throughout the year.
Assist Program Staff in developing grant budgets that align with their work plans.
Conduct financial reviews for Sub-recipients (partners) to evaluate compliance with UEC and Donor regulations.
Timely and accurate verification of sub recipient advances and liquidations of HIV/AIDS related activities ensuring that all expenses are coded to the appropriate account codes, expenses are within budget and are adequately supported and are authentic.
Provide general capacity building to counterparts in areas of budgeting, broad financial management and programmatic accountability.
Monitoring and evaluation of partner advances /grants and assisting partners/grantees with advice and practical guidelines on financial matters.
Assist the Project Accountant with month end reporting.
Review all substantiating source documentation to ensure that they comply with GAAP, A-122 and all relevant USG regulations,
Conduct reconciliation and monitoring of the grant data entered in the NAVISION accounting software.
Prepare payment requests, vouchers for accuracy and completeness for payment.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and submits to Project accountant for review.
Ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations
Review and process cash advances for Partners.
In close collaboration with the Regional Team Lead oversees the arrangement of staff and visitors’ travel within and outside the region.

Internal/ external working relations:

UCMB finance staff, other project technical staffs, supported health care facilities, and vendors.

Qualifications, experience & abilities:

Com/BBA with Accounting options
At least three years’ work experience in a busy finance environment; NAVISON knowledge and experience in Health-related NGO operations, regulations and compliance issues.
Part qualification in CPA, ACCA at level II and above is an added advantage.
Computer Literacy with Competency in MS word, MS Excel and accounting software.
Team player with excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
The person must be able to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and work effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds.