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Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation (Uganda)
HIV / TB Officer
Mbale, Uganda
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CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda
CLOSEDNurse In - Charge Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Mbale, Uganda
Closing: Dec 19, 2023
8 days remainingPublished: Dec 5, 2023 (6 days ago)
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The TB/HIV Services Officer is responsible for overall planning, managing and coordinating TB diagnosis, prevention, treatment and Infection Control (IC) activities implemented in the region. Implement TB/HIV care & treatment in alignment with up to date MoH guidelines.
Requirements
• Diploma in clinical medicine from a recognized Institution and a bachelor’s degree in public health.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body and must be competent in computer applications (MS Word and Excel).
• At least two years of relevant work experience in the field of TB and HIV control activities with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• 2 Years Relevant Experience
Responsibilities
The TB/HIV Services Officer is responsible for overall planning, managing and coordinating TB diagnosis, prevention, treatment and Infection Control (IC) activities implemented in the region. Implement TB/HIV care & treatment in alignment with up to date MoH guidelines.
Requirements
• Diploma in clinical medicine from a recognized Institution and a bachelor’s degree in public health.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body and must be competent in computer applications (MS Word and Excel).
• At least two years of relevant work experience in the field of TB and HIV control activities with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• 2 Years Relevant Experience
• Coordinate and assist with supportive supervision and mentoring of community-based and facility-based Health Care Workers in the day-to-day implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities.
• Coordinate and assist with supportive supervision and mentoring of community-based and facility-based Health Care Workers in the day-to-day implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities.
• Provide support to the effective referral system of tuberculosis and HIV patients to ensure integration of TB and HIV services within the district
• Document gather, and analyse records of TB/HIV collaborative activities at supported facilities, as well as case-based information in electronic format
• Work closely with the National TB Control Program (NTP), WHO, NGO partners and other Stakeholders in identifying program priorities, developing strategies and coordinating Implementation of TB activities;
• Support districts to embrace the electronic TB case-based surveillance system and use it to guide to customise TB program activities in their locality.
• Work with the district TB focal persons, HIV focal persons and Facility in charges to support them to provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding implementation of the TB/HIV collaborative activities.
• Provide technical support to sub-grantees in developing work plan in accordance with project Objectives and scope of work; Technical support supervision for CBO’s and sub grantees with indicators related to TB.
• Support districts to plan and implement TB case finding, treatment and support activities in line with the MOH guidelines.
• Monitor implementation of planned activities through periodic consultations, monthly progress review meetings, reports review, and field trips. Provide written feedback for improving performance.
• Review weekly, monthly and quarterly progress on TB indicators at district and facility level.
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