Care and Treatment Advisor Jobs at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

Job Title:      Care and Treatment Advisor
Employer: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Location: Uganda

Duties
Work in close collaboration with the District Health Teams, take lead and coordinate the provision of quality HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment services in all the districts.
Work closely with HIV care and treatment Regional manager to develop standard operating procedures and ensure adherence to them.
Offer technical assistance aimed at strengthening the quality of health services and data through supportive supervision and monitoring visit to the supported health facilities.
Work in liaison with other partners, participate in health facility performance reviews; and identify and document reports and best practices in HIV care and treatment in the districts.
Work in close collaboration with the district health teams, identify performance gaps; and participate in continuous medical education through training, coaching and mentoring of the district health workers, in HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
Provide supervision and guidance to HIV care and treatment district officers.
Prepare and submit timely quarterly reports on HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment services to the Supervisor and the relevant stake holders.

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Care and Treatment Advisor should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Medicine with training in Health Systems Strengthening and Management.

Experience
At least three years’ relevant experience preferably in health development at a senior management position, with a reputable international NGO.
Three or more years of experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, and support of, eMTCT, HIV/TB, OVCs and health systems strengthening.
At least two years’ experience of implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) strategies in the health sector.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: hr@mjap.or.ug

NB: Please indicate the position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should not exceed 5MB.

Deadline: 17th May 2017 by 5:00pm