Trust AIC Foundation Manager Prevention, Care and Treatment Jobs in Uganda
Main Purpose of the Job:
In collaboration with MoH divisions (ACP), UAC, implementing partners, development agencies and other stakeholders, coordinate all project outputs/outcomes in Soroti Regional Project / Eastern Region District(s) to achieve epidemic control and the attainment of the UNAIDS 90 90 90 goals by 2020.
Key Outputs:
Effective implementation of project activities in line with project objectives;
Meetings with district and MoH and stakeholders’ meetings attended;
Technical Assistance (TA) provided to increase; ART coverage, retention rates, patient
monitoring, TB/HIV co management and quality of services in alignment with MoH standards for HIV/AIDS treatment and care services and the National QI Integration framework
Project work plans and budgets developed in alignment with the FOA requirements;
Project performance monitored and presented to development partners and other stakeholders
regularly;
Participation in project proposal writing and response to new FOAs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In liaison with the Project Manager, ensure implementation of all set project activities; ensure project reports are reviewed and submitted on time to the project manager;
Develop and monitor project work plans and budgets in alignment with project requirements;
Provide TA and supervision to the project officers (POs) care and treatment;
Coordinate with MoH departments/divisions like AIDS Control Program (ACP), UAC and other stakeholders to foster project understanding and support;
Organize and participate in quarterly project review meetings at the district level and all stakeholders’ meetings; Attend key stakeholder meetings and project staff meetings;
Provide project oversight and leadership for teams and field activities for treatment and care
services to scale up ART coverage, retention rates, patient monitoring, TB/HIV co management and quality of services in alignment with MoH standards;
Develop, update and maintain a project area profile of treatment and care service providers;
Provide TA to DSD, and CSOs in SOROTI region;
Coordinate the capacity building efforts in the project ensuring that staff are trained and
mentorships are conducted
Network and collaborate with other service organizations;
Ensure timely appraisals of Project Officers (POs) care and treatment; Manage project resources including funds and other supplies to ensure accountability;
Actively participate and respond to call for proposal writing within the project framework.
Any other duties and may be assigned by your immediate supervisor
Person Specifications:
Minimum Academic Qualification:
Master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health or in a related medical field
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB.; ChB) or a related medical discipline.
Training in HIV/AIDS care and management is essential
A postgraduate degree in project planning and management, M&E will be an added advantage.
Required experience and skills:
5-10 years relevant experience in implementing public Health/HIV/AIDS related projects at decentralized level;
Experience working with district health systems and managing project teams;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Knowledge of PEPFAR/US government programming policies and regulations, procedures and practices, excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with the DHTs and HFs;
Indepth knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS programming issues;
Project planning and management skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Trust AIC Foundation Manager Prevention, Care and Treatment Jobs in Uganda
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