TB Coordinator job at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda

TB Coordinator job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2022 - 2023

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 12 October 2022

Hiring Organization: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Uganda

Job Details:

Job Summary
Develop and monitor the implementation of systems, policies, strategies and plans for TB with an aim of strengthening health systems to improve TB/HIV services in alignment with the MOH and the Global END T.B strategies.

Overall Responsibilities
1. Develop, coordinate and monitor the implementation of TB/HIV activities in Baylor-Uganda supported districts.
2. Provide technical support and guidance to regions, districts and partners in the implementation of TB/HIV activities.
3. Develop, coordinate and monitor the implementation of strategies that enhances improved TB case finding, case holding, treatment outcomes and TB/HIV collaborative activities.
4. To coordinate and conduct TB/HIV trainings, mentorship and coaching on TB/HIV activities in the Baylor-Uganda supported regions.
5. Develop, monitor and coordinate procurement plans for TB/HIV program in line with the Baylor procurement policy
6. Take lead in the development of technical guidelines and tools' for TB/HIV services.
7. Support the Human resource department in recruiting and maintaining a competent & motivated team of HIV/TB staff in line with the Human resources manual.
8. Develop and strengthen partnerships & networks with the key stakeholders at district, regional and national level.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
• A Masters in Public Health with a background M.B.Ch.B degree and registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council and health systems management training.
• 3 years of experience in managing TB related programs/projects with (2) years relevant working experience preferably in health development at a middle management position, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with government and donor representatives.
• 3 Years Relevant Experience

NOTE:
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified UNEB certificates as well as certified University Transcripts
You must have at least a credit 6 in MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH at Ordinary Level (UCE). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.