EMTCT – EID Technical Officer Job

Job Title : EMTCT – EID Technical Officer Vacancy 
Code : EMTCTX01 
Reporting line : EMTCT/ EID Coordinator 
Duration : Full time 
Duty Station : Hoima Coordination Office

Role definition The position holder will be accountable for coordination, implementation, and ensuring maximum outputs regarding EMTCT/ EID services in the region. This person will provide technical assistance to the district teams to ensure timely and quality accelerated EMTCT / EID service delivery. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Coordinate implementation of all EMTCT/ EID activities related to the project in the supported districts. 
• Provide oversight for the mentorship of project and health facility teams in EMTCT/ EID services in line with MoH policies and procedures. 
• Work with the relevant district personnel to ensure provision of an integrated information package for improving care for HIV positive pregnant and lactating mothers. 
• Support community demand and community based activities for HIV positive pregnant and lactating mothers in the supported areas to improve identification, uptake and retention. 
• Strengthen documentation and records management of pediatric, HIV positive pregnant and lactating mother’s data using appropriate tools and online systems. 

Required Qualifications skills and attributes. 

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery 
• Post graduate training in Public Health will be an added advantage 
• Training in the 2018 consolidated ART guidelines will also be of an added advantage 
• Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council 
• 2-3 years' experience working in an HIV/AIDS setting, especially supporting eMTCT services. 
• Has a good understanding of the health structural support in relation to HIV/AIDS, with demonstrated experience working with government structures. 
• Experience providing technical assistance to large scale HIV/AIDS HSS interventions within MOH structures and systems. 
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in EMTCT/ EID services management. 
• Proven record of mentoring HCWs in EMTCT / EID service delivery. 
• Good working knowledge of EMTCT / EID service programs, strategies, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results of EMTCT / EID service programs. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team. 
• Knowledge of USG programming policies and regulations, MOH and district procedures and practices. 

How to apply; 

IDI will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, please send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 27th September, 2019. (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug and let’s save the environment).

Key Notes: 

1. IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process 

2. Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority. 

3. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document

4. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email 

5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

6. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Senior Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus; College of Health Sciences, Makerere University P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

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