University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Strengthening Uganda's Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) program. The newly initiated program seeks to work closely with the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOB), PEPFAR partners and other stakeholders, to support the provision of qualify HIV/AIDS treatment, care and laboratory services at selected regional referral and district public hospitals. URC is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions based in Kampala:
POSITION: LABORATORY SERVICES STRENGTHENING SPECIALIST
Job Description
The Laboratory Services Strengthening Specialist will work closely with relevant departments of the MOH and AIDS Control Program (ACP), respective regional referral and district hospitals, as well as district health teams and other HIV program implementing partners to plan for and provide the required support to strengthen capacity of selected public health facilities, laboratories, as per the Uganda Ministry of Health and SUSTAIN project strategies.
Specific tasks will include:
• As part of capacity building initiatives for SUSTAIN-supported health care facilities, lead an exercise for assessment of training needs at the facilities, together with other partners and the MoH.
• Following the assessment, work with other implementing partners and MOH/ACP and CPHL to develop and implement work plans for strengthening capacity of laboratory staff from each of the facilities through training, mentoring and support supervision.
• Working closely with MoH and CPHL and other partners to lead and coordinate a laboratory renovation needs assessment exercise at supported Region at Referral Public Hospitals; develop and implement a renovation plan; and coordinate and supervise the renovation process, ensuring that duplication of effort and resources is avoided.
• Work with respective health care facility teams and other partners to develop/strengthen and ensure efficiency of systems for transporting test samples and results to and from referral laboratories.
• Reviewing the HIV-related tests equipment available at laboratories for 24 public health facilities supported by SUSTAIN, and together with various stakeholders, rationalize what additional equipment may be need, including maintenance and servicing systems in place, and/or may be needed in each laboratory.
• Closely working with appropriate MOH departments and individual facilities to ensure that H1V related laboratory test supplies and reagents, including ensuring a reliable system for a buffer supply, are well managed.
• Ensuring there are systems and standard operating procedures for preventative maintenance of equipment in supported facilities. Leading a SUSTAIN-supported process
• Leading a SUSTAIN-supported process and activities to develop and implement individual facilities with respect to, among other areas: capability to provide their own HIV-related laboratory services, strengthened capacity of laboratory personnel and equipment maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Laboratory Science or equivalent degree qualification. Additional post-graduate qualifications/training will be of added advantage.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable practical experience with managing HIV laboratory programs in Uganda, specifically planning for and delivering of laboratory services within the context of MOH and PEPFAR programs in the country.
• In-depth knowledge of the current approaches in the field of adult and paediatric HIV prevention, care, treatment and monitoring laboratory service set-up and delivery in Uganda will be required.
• Excellent written and oral communication and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and others) Fluent written and spoken English
To Apply:
Qualified applicants must submit all relevant documents to the SUSTAIN Office by: 12pm, 24th September, 2010. Please send your CV, photocopies of certificates and testimonials as well as names and contact information for 3 professional references to the following address or e-mail:
Strengthening Uganda's Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN)
University Research Co., LLC - Centre for Human Services
Plot 7, Ntinda View Crescent - Naguru
P.O Box 28745, Kampala - Uganda
Email: hr-uganda@urc-chs.com
(Indicate on the envelope or subject line the position you are applying for)
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
POSITION: LABORATORY SERVICES STRENGTHENING SPECIALIST
Job Description
The Laboratory Services Strengthening Specialist will work closely with relevant departments of the MOH and AIDS Control Program (ACP), respective regional referral and district hospitals, as well as district health teams and other HIV program implementing partners to plan for and provide the required support to strengthen capacity of selected public health facilities, laboratories, as per the Uganda Ministry of Health and SUSTAIN project strategies.
Specific tasks will include:
• As part of capacity building initiatives for SUSTAIN-supported health care facilities, lead an exercise for assessment of training needs at the facilities, together with other partners and the MoH.
• Following the assessment, work with other implementing partners and MOH/ACP and CPHL to develop and implement work plans for strengthening capacity of laboratory staff from each of the facilities through training, mentoring and support supervision.
• Working closely with MoH and CPHL and other partners to lead and coordinate a laboratory renovation needs assessment exercise at supported Region at Referral Public Hospitals; develop and implement a renovation plan; and coordinate and supervise the renovation process, ensuring that duplication of effort and resources is avoided.
• Work with respective health care facility teams and other partners to develop/strengthen and ensure efficiency of systems for transporting test samples and results to and from referral laboratories.
• Reviewing the HIV-related tests equipment available at laboratories for 24 public health facilities supported by SUSTAIN, and together with various stakeholders, rationalize what additional equipment may be need, including maintenance and servicing systems in place, and/or may be needed in each laboratory.
• Closely working with appropriate MOH departments and individual facilities to ensure that H1V related laboratory test supplies and reagents, including ensuring a reliable system for a buffer supply, are well managed.
• Ensuring there are systems and standard operating procedures for preventative maintenance of equipment in supported facilities. Leading a SUSTAIN-supported process
• Leading a SUSTAIN-supported process and activities to develop and implement individual facilities with respect to, among other areas: capability to provide their own HIV-related laboratory services, strengthened capacity of laboratory personnel and equipment maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Laboratory Science or equivalent degree qualification. Additional post-graduate qualifications/training will be of added advantage.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable practical experience with managing HIV laboratory programs in Uganda, specifically planning for and delivering of laboratory services within the context of MOH and PEPFAR programs in the country.
• In-depth knowledge of the current approaches in the field of adult and paediatric HIV prevention, care, treatment and monitoring laboratory service set-up and delivery in Uganda will be required.
• Excellent written and oral communication and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and others) Fluent written and spoken English
To Apply:
Qualified applicants must submit all relevant documents to the SUSTAIN Office by: 12pm, 24th September, 2010. Please send your CV, photocopies of certificates and testimonials as well as names and contact information for 3 professional references to the following address or e-mail:
Strengthening Uganda's Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN)
University Research Co., LLC - Centre for Human Services
Plot 7, Ntinda View Crescent - Naguru
P.O Box 28745, Kampala - Uganda
Email: hr-uganda@urc-chs.com
(Indicate on the envelope or subject line the position you are applying for)
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
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