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Job Title: CSO TB Technical Officer
Organisation: University Research Co., LLC (URC)
Project Name: USAID’s Defeat TB Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
University Research Co., LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.
About USAID Defeat TB project:
University Research Co., LLC (URC) is implementing the USAID’s Defeat TB project. Aligned with Objective #3 in USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy and in support of the Government of Uganda’s TB Program, this five-year, USAID funded project’s goal is to increase TB case notification, case detection, and treatment outcomes through health system strengthening. The Defeat TB project goal is to increase TB case notification, case detection, and treatment outcomes through health system strengthening with the aim of ending the TB epidemic in Uganda.
Job Summary: The CSO TB Technical Officer will be responsible for CSOs in implementation of TB infection control measures, TB case finding in accordance to the national guidelines and also support the capacity building of CSOs to effectively implement Defeat TB project in achievement of the project goals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To promote efforts of CSOs in expansion of TB case finding, TB case holding, and other innovations.
- Review of CSOs technical proposals and offer necessary guidance.
- Support activity planning and budgeting by the CSOs.
- Provide most relevant guidance to CSOs in relation to the country’s TB epidemiology.
- Train CSO staff & volunteers in community management of TB, TB/HIV, Paediatric TB & MDR-TB
- Support the implementation of TB activities by the CSOs.
- Ensure that adequate supplies such as sputum containers, x-ray vouchers, record cards, etc are available.
- Provide regular support supervision to the CSOs.
- Maintain an up to date record of CSO activities and results.
- Monitor of CSOs activities on the weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Participate in evaluation of CSO performance.
- Review of CSOs weekly technical reports on TB case finding, and monthly & quarterly reports on all community TB control activities.
- Organize for quarterly performance review meetings with the CSOs to get updates on activity implementation, challenges faced and recommendations.
- Advise CSOs volunteers about adherence of patients and treatment supporters.
- Promote CSO collaboration & linkages with TB Diagnostic & Treatment Units, the TASO community linkages team and all private clinics, drugs shop & pharmacies.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the USAID Defeat TB Project CSO TB Technical Officer job opportunity must hold a diploma or degree in medical or other related field.
- At least two years of work experience in TB
- Demonstrated clear understanding of current National TB trends and priorities
- Previous experience in disseminating continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches
- Excellent proposal writing and report writing skills
- Demonstrated organizational and supervisory skills and abilities; sound judgment, and high ethical standards; flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with the community
Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Uganda for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the URC should upload their updated CVs / résumés and cover letters at the link below. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well, download it here.
Deadline: 30th March 2018 by 5:00 pm
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