Fresher Cluster VMMC Circumciser USAID Project Jobs – University Research Co., LLC (URC)
Job Title: Cluster VMMC Circumciser
Organization: University Research Co., LLC (URC)
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
About US:
University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, implements the USAID’s Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central Uganda Activity (USAID’s RHITES EC). The purpose of this project is to support implementation of a comprehensive, integrated investment in regional health, HIV/AIDS and nutrition assistance. This five-year activity targets 12 districts in East-Central Uganda with an estimated total population of 4.1 million through a district-based integrated package of quality health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and child development services.
Job Summary: The Cluster VMMC Circumciser will support scale up VMMC services through offsite camps and outreaches as well as technically supporting the routine onsite VMMC services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with the other Cluster teams, district VMMC focal persons, health facility VMMC focal persons, the DHO and DHT to routinely develop comprehensive VMMC activity schedules specifying which camps and/or outreaches to be conducted
- Mobilize supplies and logistics from either the regional or cluster office to enable the smooth running of camps (vehicles. VMMC infection prevention and waste disposal commodities/supplies, relevant documentation tools for data capture) and conduct periodic forecasts of VMMC medical equipment, supplies and other sundries, with the aim of ensuring adequate stock
- Take medical history examine, screen and treat SMC clients with STIS/STDs and refer complicated cases for further management in line with MOH STI treatment guidelines an MOH minimum standards for SMC
- Support district and health facility teams to provide VMMC services to eligible and to ensure strict adherence to PEPFAR and MOH guidelines and quality standards;
- Support district and health facility teams to conduct post-operative client follow up and surveillance for and management of adverse events:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine;
- VMMC skills-based certificate from a recognized institution;
- One year of experience in conducting VMMC camps and outreaches
- Good knowledge of current HIV Testing Services (HTS) and VMMC policy and guidelines:
- Ability and willing to travel within the supported districts
- Excellent written and oral communication skills,
- Strong Interpersonal communication and organizational skills,
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should hand deliver OR send via E-mail their complete applications with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references addressed to:
Human Resource Coordinator
University Research Co., LLC – Centre for Human Services Plot 1 Bridge Lane, Mpumudde Division P.O. Box 5053, Jinja, Uganda
E-mail to: HR-RHITES-EC@urc-chs.com
Deadline: 2nd August 2019 by 5:00pm
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