Program Officer: University Research Co in Uganda Paediatric and Adolescent HIV Services

Job Title: Program Officer : Paediatric  and Adolescent  HIV Services
Closing date: 11-03 -2013

  University Research  Co., LLC (URC), a US-based  public  health  organization  working in Uganda.
Responsibilities
•    Lead evaluation of  existing  systems  for adolescent HIV  care , treatment and support
•    Guide the development  and dissemination of materials  related to  adolescent HIV/AIDS  care and  treatment , including  policies , clinical  guidelines, protocols and training materials.

•    Develop standards  and guidance for  intergration  of adolescent  HIV transition  clinics into existing  HIV  care clinics.
•    Support and coordinate  implementation  of a national  peadiatric  HIV  service  scale up  plan using  a  Quality  implementation approach

Qualifications
•    A  Masters  Degree in Paediatrics and Child Health  and/or  Public Health  from a recognized  University/Institution.
•    At least  5 years  experience  in managing  HIV programs  in Uganda , with at  least  3  in the area of  paediatric and adolescent HIV  services .
•    Clinical  experience  in care and  treatment  of HIV infected  children  and  adolescents.
•    Demonstrated  ability  to  strategically plan and manage  the successful implementation of activities .


How to apply
Qualified applicants  should submit  their cover letter , curriculum vitae , copies of academic  credentials  and contact information  for three  professional references  &  indicate the  position you are applying for  in the subject line.
University  Research  Co,. LLC-Centre for  Human  Services ,
SUSTAIN  Project,
Kampala, Uganda