and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of nearly 1,300—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.
The Foundation received funding from USAID/ Uganda for a five-year cooperative agreement in 13 districts in the south-western region of Uganda with the goal of increasing access to, coverage of and utilization of quality comprehensive tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services. We are therefore seeking most suitable candidates to fill the following positions.
Job Title: Quality Improvement Advisor
Department: Monitoring and Evaluation
Location: Mbarara
Reports to: Director -Quality Improvement with M.O.H and the EGPAF program team.
• Supports health facilities in achieving and maintaining quality service delivery standards by organizing and carrying out coaching and mentoring visit to sites and district quality improvement teams and provide quality improvement technical assistance to the teams to analyze their processes, develop, test and implement changes to improve their processes of care.
• Coordinates QI activities with the MOH, HCI and other partners.
• Coordinates technical reporting according to defined reporting schedule and writes regular monitoring and technical reports as required and contribute to EGPAF’s reports.
• Assists in identifying, documenting, disseminating and scaling up best practices in quality improvement for HIV prevention and treatment services.
• Represents EGPAF and STAR SW project in the supported districts and at national level.
• Provides the Country Director with technical guidance on issues related to quality improvement.
Requirement:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• A medical degree and/or a master’s degree in Public Health or other clinical discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience implementing quality improvement activities with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and clinical care.
• Hands-on knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing and monitoring PMTCT. ART including Pediatric care, and TB/ HIV programs.
• Practical experience in working with health systems at the district and national level.
• Sound understanding of current issues and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS and especially PMTCT, ART and HCT.
• Trainer Skills
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking. Good verbal communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office programs including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
How to apply:
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Please send cover letter and CV to: The Country Director/COP Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero P.O. Box 21127,Kampala, Uganda E-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants. Deadline for submission is Friday, 13th July 2012. www.pedaids.org Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
