2 Medical Services Technical Lead NGO Job Vacancies – TASO Uganda
Job Title: Medical Services Technical Lead (2 Job Vacancies)
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Duty Station: Jinja and Mbarara, Uganda
REF: TS/HR/PMGT/32
Reports to: Center Program Manager
About US:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.
About Project:
TASO is implementing various projects funded by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with guidance from the Government of Uganda, to accelerate epidemic control and achieve the UNAIDS 95 95 95 targets.
Job Summary: The Medical Services Technical Lead will supervise, coordinate and administer provision of medical services at the Centre and ensure compliance at the procedures, regulations, standards and targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage departmental work plans and budgets
- Ensure compliance to the set TASO standards procedures and guidelines in the delivery of medical services
- Verify and recommendation of staff medical bills
- Ensure active implementation of quality improvement projects within the medical department
- Participate in the development and implementation of a departmental staff capacity building plan based on assessed needs
- Conduct Training Needs Assessment
- Conduct staff appraisals and pick out training needs
- Develop periodic training schedules for medical staff
- Support continuous professional education
- Plan for timely procurement of medical equipment and supplies
- Carry out stock taking of medical equipment and supplies on a regular basis
- Support the Laboratory and Pharmacy teams in the management of medical supplies
- Supervise and support heads of units in the medical department
- Provide support to the center manager on partnerships issues related to medical activities
- Prepare and submit periodic reports on the medical services of the center
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing procedures and maximize patient comfort
- Explain procedures to patients and caretakers in language that is appropriate to their educational, developmental, and emotional status accurately
- Conduct performance appraisals of the immediate subordinates
- Provide input to the Human Resource Department to ensure adequate and competent staff in the medical Department
Key Outputs
- Work plans and budgets for medical services developed
- Quality of service delivery ensured
- Centre management of required staffing and competencies for medical services informed
- Availability of required medical supplies and equipment at center ensured
- Clinical activities supported
- Appraisals for all medical staff conducted
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBCHB)
- Training in program management and Training in public health are desired.
- At least four years of post-internship experience as a Medical Officer, 2 of them in HIV related work.
- Previous experience in managing a robust administrative function is a required.
- Other Qualities/Attributes: Integrity, Emotional control, Confidentiality, Tact, Ability to work under mental and physical stress and Innovativeness.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees, two of which should be professional referees and, a current employer / immediate supervisor including their telephone and email contacts.All interested Candidates MUST fully fill the TASO Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents in one folder and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials
Deadline: 10th December 2020 by 5:30 pm
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