TB/HIV Program Officer(University Research Co., LLC)-Job opportunities in Uganda

Job Title: TB/HIV Program Officer
Organization: University Research Co., LLC (URC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Friday, 18th October, 2013 by 12:00 Noon
About URC:
University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) project. The project supports delivery of quality HIV prevention, treatment, care and laboratory services at selected referral and general hospitals.

Job Summary:
The TB/HIV Program Officer will be responsible for assisting the project Senior TB/HIV QI Advisor in collaboration with the SUSTAIN technical team to plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of all project components of TB care at supported facilities including TB/HIV, Childhood TB management, drug resistant TB surveillance and management, TB Infection control, DOT strengthening, TB recording and reporting and the application of continuous quality improvement (CQI) approaches to improve TB care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Build capacity for TB infection control at SUSTAIN supported hospitals.
    Establish and maintain a TB quality improvement collaborative database
    Provide technical support to hospital TB care teams to effectively implement and report activities
    Monitor the implementation of planned activities through periodic consultations, progress review meetings, reports review, and field visits: providing feedback for improving performance
    Conduct TB operational research activities involving the project supported hospitals

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
    MBChB with a relevant post-graduate qualification (at least Master level) in public health or clinical medicine preferred.
    At least three years experience in managing HIV programs in Uganda, preferably in the area of TB-HIV services.
    Knowledge of the current policy, programming and practice trends in the field of TB- HIV.
    Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
    Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references & indicate the position they are applying for in the subject line addressed to: Human Resource & Administration Coordinator, University Research Co., LLC – Centre for Human Services, Plot 7, Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru, P. O. Box 28745, Kampala, Uganda E-mail: hr-uganda@urc-chs.com (Attachment should not exceed 3MB).

NB: While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please indicate the position in the subject of your application.