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Employer: Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Location Uganda
Duties:
The incumbent will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the pediatric and adolescent health care services for the MUWRP HIV/AIDS program.
Offer technical assistance and mentorship to district health teams to support improved implementation of pediatric and adolescent HIV/AIDS care services particularly linkages into care, maximizing viral load coverage and viral load suppression
Support continuous quality improvement activities pertaining to pediatric care and treatment.
Render support in the collection, analysis and validation of baseline routine program data to support implementation and routine program monitoring.
Support sites in medical commodity forecasting and ordering to ensure constant supply of HIV commodities for pediatric and adolescent care services.
Ensure availability of tools to facilitate reporting and program monitoring
Education:
The ideal candidate for the Pediatric and Adolescent Health Coordinator job opportunity should hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Post graduate Diploma in Public Health is an added advantage.
Experience
At least two years of related working experience with HIV clinical care programs is required.
Candidate must be registered with the Dental and Medical practitioners council
At least two years’ experience in managing HIV and opportunistic infections in children & adolescents
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Previous experience in capacity building and facilitating training and mentoring.
Prior exposure and experience with data analysis, medical commodity forecasting and use of MOH tools for reporting and program monitoring
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should download the application form, download here, attach it together with application letters, CVs, Photocopies of academic qualifications and three professional referees. The position number (Check top of advert) and preferred location should clearly be stated in the application letter.
Please send applications to:
The HR and Administration Manager,
Makerere University Walter Reed Project,
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.,
P.O. Box 16524 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 29th May 2017