Trust AIC Foundation EMTCT / EID Advisor Jobs in Uganda
Main Purpose of the Job:
The EMTCT / EID Advisor will provide strategic and technical support in the areas of Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV/Early Infant Diagnosis (EMTCT/EID), Nutrition Assessment and Counselling Support (NACS) to the regional and district level project teams and health facility personnel. S/he will support the implementation of EMTCT/EID and NACS services in the Cluster Areas in the eastern Region.
S/he will spearhead mentorship and supervise district frontline health workers in both technical aspects of elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV (EMTCT) and in professional health care delivery. The major
roles include coordinating trainings, providing mentorship, supporting documentation and reporting
related to EMTCT.
Key Outputs
Implementation of EMTCT/EID and NACS activities conducted
Annual work plans in the areas of EMTCT/EID and NACS Services developed
Technical assistance in the development and use of technical policies and guidelines related to the improvement of EMTCT/EID provided
EMTCT technical working groups attended
EMTCT/EID and NACS activities monitored
Regular reports to the Prevention, Care and Treatment Manager and the programmatic and technical personnel provided
Sharing of best practices and lessons learned with key stakeholders promoted
Integration of EMTCT/EID and NACS with the other technical areas ensured
Early initiation of ANC (at least by 12 – 14 weeks) by pregnant women through Community
mobilization promoted
Re-testing for HIV negative pregnant women during antenatal, Labour and post-natal in line with national guidelines promoted
Couple/partner HIV/STI testing and counseling for all young women promoted
Safer sex for discordant couples, dual protection, and prioritization for treatment promoted
Provision of STI treatment to young women and their partners promoted
Adolescent, friendly Sexual Reproductive health services, targeting adolescent girls and young women age 10-24 years established.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate the provision of mentorship to front line health workers within the district health facilities in delivery of elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV services (Option B+), Early Infant Diagnosis care in the region.
Support implementation and use of MoH guidelines and ensure compliance with MoH policies.
S/he coordinates required trainings for the district staff in relation to implementation of
EMTCT/EID and NACS.
Support professional continuous medical education sessions at the health facilities in line with EMTCT areas.
Facilitate continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities to improve EMTCT within the district
health facilities.
Participate in QA/QC for services in project-supported facilities in the region.
Ensure that all heath facilities make and submit required reports in time and also generate reports for the program reporting on Cohort analyses
Ensure the health workers obtain the updated and required tools to support care
Coordinate and support follow up of clients (Mother-Baby Pairs) to improve retention in care for Option B+ patients and their exposed infants.
Support integration of maternal care within EID care points to support client centered care.
Coordinate technical support supervision for Health facilities in the region.
Scale up integration of family planning counselling and services including condoms provision into all eMTCT and HIV services.
Support the provision of family planning services (including dual protection) through community based structures that provide support to HIV-infected women and partners.
Disseminate tools to facilitate integration of FP eMTCT and HIV services
Work with Health facilities to provide quality infant feeding counselling and support during ANC,
delivery, post-natal and immunization clinics including during outreach service provision.
Build capacity of the district eMTCT/HIV & AIDS, TOT teams, with public and private sector
representatives, in eMTCT, EID and Paediatric HIV care and treatment through training, refresher
courses, orientation meetings and support supervisory visits
Work with the DHTs to coordinate Nutritional Assessment and Counselling Support (NACS) and
provision of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Feeds (RUTF) to malnourished infants and young children
Work with the DHTs and PHFs 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 Paediatric HIV care and treatment as defined in the Regional and District training plans.
Conduct mentoring and QI learning for health workers already trained and providing services in
general PMTCT, infant feeding, EID and adult ART to also deliver Paediatric HIV care and treatment, using modules of the updated training materials.
Compile best practices and harmonize approaches into a comprehensive community service
package that can be owned and sustainably implemented at all levels.
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.
Person Specifications
Minimum Academic Qualifications
A Master’s degree in public health, global health or a related field with Training in elimination of mother to child transmission Option B+
Additional Qualifications
Postgraduate training in M&E
Certificate in TOT
Required Experience and Skills
At least 5 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS programming, preferably with PEPFAR-funded
projects.
Program management experience with implementation of EMTCT/EID program
Knowledge and understanding of maternal and child health, elimination of mother to child
transmission issues especially goal-oriented ANC
Report writing skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and power point packages.
Attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy
Team player, management and supervisory skills
Good communication skills, including making oral presentations
Sensitivity of cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV and EMTCT services
Other Qualities/ Attributes
Ability to work with others and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants and the community leadership.
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
Familiarity with decentralized public health systems.
Willingness to work in rural settings
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Trust AIC Foundation EMTCT / EID Advisor Jobs in Uganda
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