Care and Treatment Coordinator Job Vacancy at Baylor-Uganda

Job Title: Care and Treatment Coordinator
Job Location:  Uganda
Employer: The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor-Uganda)
Funding Source: CDC
Project Name: SMGL Project Phase 2

About Baylor:
The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) headquartered at Mulago hospital, is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment organization that supports the treatment and care of HIV infected and affected Children and Adults. Baylor – Uganda has four operational areas; HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention services, maternal child health services, Health Professional training and Clinical Research. Baylor-Uganda is in receipt of UNICEF and PEPFAR grant through CDC.

Job Overview:
The CDC Project Care and Treatment Coordinator will be responsible for the review and monitoring of the implementation of systems, policies and procedures for aligning 'care and treatment’ Standard Operating Procedures from the district level to health facility and community level in line with Baylor Uganda's mission.

Job Duties:

•     Develop and monitor the implementation of a consolidated and comprehensive care and treatment plan and budget in the region and as well as monitor the integration of related activities during district and facility planning and budgeting in line with the objectives of the projects in the region and Baylor-Uganda financial guidelines.
•     Benchmark the site assessment data of the current state of a HF in the region with expected ART/ MNCH standard service deliveries for MoH then make & follow up recommendations for improving HF systems and structures and accreditation of facilities for ART/MNCH clinic establishment in line with MoH related guidelines, virgin areas
•     Bench mark the systems and structures for existing accredited HF in the region for ART/ MNCH clinic care &treatment with the expected MoH systems and structures then advocate and monitor the implementation of related developed quality improvement projects as per MOH related guidelines
•     Develop and monitor the implementation strategies aimed at periodic needs assessment and as well as implementation and evaluation of care and treatment capacity building plans in the region in line with capacity building guidelines for Baylor Uganda and MoH.
•     Offer technical support during the development of periodic 'care and treatment' performance targets for various projects and monitor their implementation in liaison with key stakeholders then produce periodic reports to key stakeholders in line with various Project objectives.
•     Develop and strengthen partnerships & networks with the district, CBOs, NGOs and other influential groups to have coordinated and harmonized interventions and as well as monitor the implementation of strategies for community mobilization and advocacy for paediatric and adolescent care and treatment in the region in line with Baylor Uganda's mission.
•     Develop and monitor implementation of strategies for strengthening early identification, linkage and retention of infants and children who are exposed to or have HIV in line national Paediatric/adolescent HIV//AIDs strategies
•     Review and monitor the implementation of HR support activities to enhance a competent & motivated team of 'care & treatment staff' in accordance with Baylor Uganda human resources manual.
•     Monitor the implementation of a strategy and package for scale up of adolescent HIV care and treatment services into the existing Health facilities services by the Baylor-Uganda implementing teams in line with national Paediatric/adolescent HIV// AIDs strategies
•     Intuitively review and monitor the implementation of strategies for behavioral change that enhances provision of targeted combination prevention services for MARPs, and other special populations in line with the National HIV Prevention Strategy
•     Develop and monitor the implementation of initiatives for conducting care and treatment related operational research and as well write fundable proposals for program continuity in line with Baylor- Uganda research and donor guidelines of given projects.

Job Requirements:

•     The job holders should possess master’s degrees in public health with a background of a degree in M.B.Ch.B and registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council and health systems management training
•     Three or more years’ experience in managing HIV/ AID3 related programs/projects
•     At least two years’ experience preferably in health development at a senior management position, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with government and donor representatives
•     Good team and communication skills
•     Must be dynamic. Persuasive &convincing, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

Deadline Date: 15/08/2014

How to Apply:
All suitable candidates with a desire to work with the Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation should send their applications to: Send a detailed updated CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. You must have at least a credit 6 in MATH and ENGLISH.

The Human Resource Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 72052 clock tower, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256-417-119200/100

Email: applications@baylor-Uganda.org