Pediatric and Adolescent Coordinator Non-profit Careers – Baylor-Uganda
Job Title: Pediatric and Adolescent Coordinator
Organization: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor-Uganda)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Care & Treatment Manager
About US:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) is an indigenous not-for-profit child health and development organisation affiliated to the Baylor College of Medicine International Paediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI), a Network of paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment Children’s Clinical Centres of Excellence and international program offices in 11 countries across Africa, Eastern Europe and North America.
Job Summary: The Pediatric and Adolescent Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring the implementation of systems, policies and procedures for aligning ‘Paediatric and Adolescent care’ Standard Operating Procedures from the district level to health facility and community level in line with Baylor Uganda’s mission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare annual and quarterly activity work plan and Budget and monitor the implementation of the planned activities, Develop and monitor the implementation of paediatrics and adolescent capacity building plan based on clearly identified need.
- Monitor the implementation of interventions for targeted identification of HIV exposed infants and infected children, Develop a system to periodically monitor the implementation of strategies for retention of HIV exposed infants and infected children into care, Develop a system to periodically monitor the implementation of strategies for increasing uptake of adolescent HIV care package and promoting a culture that demarcate characteristics of adolescent friendly services per supported health facility.
- Bench mark the current status of health facilities in the region regarding HIV testing and care services for children and adolescents, Monitor the integration and implementation of quality improvement into mentorships for paediatric services.
- Develop and monitor early childhood development strategies for management of psychosocial issues affecting children in care.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships and networks, participating in operational research.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Baylor-Uganda Pediatric and Adolescent Coordinator job must hold a Masters in Pediatrics with a background of a degree in MBChB and registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council preferably with health systems strengthening management training.
- Two years of experience in managing maternal health programs / projects
- One year relevant working experience preferably in health development senior management positions, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with Government and donor representatives
- Team and communications skills;
- Self motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative
- Persuasive and convincing
How to Apply:
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified academic documents. All suitably qualified candidates should apply online at the link below.
NB: You must have at least a credit 6 in MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH at Ordinary Level (UCE). Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Deadline: 4th July 2019
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