Post Title: TB/HIV Program Officer
Organization: University Research Co.,
LLC (URC)
Location: Kampala
Background Information:
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) project.
The project supports delivery of quality HIV prevention, treatment, care and
laboratory services at selected referral and general hospitals. URC is seeking
qualified candidates to fill positions of TB/HIV PROGRAM OFFICER based in
Kampala.
Job summary:
The TB/HIV Program Officer is responsible for assisting the
project Senior TB/HIV QI Advisor in collaboration with the SUSTAIN technical
team to plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of all project
components of TB care at supported facilities including TB/HIV, Childhood TB
management, drug resistant TB surveillance and management, TB Infection
control, DOT strengthening, TB recording and reporting and the application of
continuous quality improvement (CQI) approaches to improve TB care.
How to apply
Qualified
applicants should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of
academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references
& indicate the position they are applying for in the subject line addressed
to:
Human
Resource & Administration Coordinator,
University
Research Co., LLC – Centre for Human Services,
Plot 7,
Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru
P. O. Box
28745,
Kampala,
UGANDA
E-mail:
hr-uganda@urc-chs.com (Not more than 3MB)
While we
thank all applicants for showing interest, only short listed candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Please indicate the position in the subject of your
application.
Closing date: Friday, 18th October,
2013 at 12:00 noon