Project Coordinator and Trainer, Kampala, Uganda

The mission of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations. With nearly 10,000 members and subscribers from 145 countries, The Union has its headquarters in Paris and regional and country offices serving the Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America and South-East Asia regions. Its scientific departments focus on tuberculosis, HIV, lung health and non-communicable diseases, tobacco control and research. Each department engages in research, provides technical assistance and offers training and other capacity-building activities leading to health solutions for the poor. For more information, please visit our website: www.theunion.org .
SPARK-TB (Slum Partnerships to Actively Respond to Tuberculosis in Kampala) is a one-year project aimed at improving access to quality TB diagnosis and treatment for the urban poor in Kampala district within private health facilities, with the objective of increasing case-finding.
The Union has a vacancy for 3 Project Coordinators & Trainers, SPARK-TB Project to be posted in Kampala, Uganda. The positions are open to local candidates only, and are dependent upon availability of funds.
Overall Role: The post holders will coordinate technical and training activities in his/her assigned project areas, which will support in the detection of additional TB cases. S/he will report to the SPARK-TB Project Manager.
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the District Health Officer, the Divisional Health Officer and the Project staff and provide technical support on DOTS, TB/HIV and the Public-Private Mix (PPM) to the Private Health Providers.
• Direct and coordinate the implementation of project activities within his/her assigned region/division.
• Train and mentor the Private Health Providers on DOTS, TB/HIV and PPM within his/her assigned region/division.
• Liaise with the Divisional Health Officer and the Private Health providers to identify training needs, develop action plans and implement the desired actions to address those needs.
• Support to modify and develop training materials for the Private Health Providers.
• Coordinate all monitoring and evaluation activities within the assigned region/division and drafts regular monthly and quarterly reports using specific project tools.
• Liaise with the Divisional Health Officer to collect and organize data related to DOTS, TB/HIV and PPM from the Private health facilities.
• Serve as first point of contact on all project related inquiries within the assigned region/division.
• Coordinate and provide support supervision to the Private Health Providers within his/her assigned region/division.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications:

• A diploma qualification as a Clinical Officer or a comprehensive nurse with training in public health or community health.
• Three or more years of experience in a similar or related position.
• Strong coordination, organisational and training skills.
• Computer literacy especially in MS-office, email and internet.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong team building skills.
• Strong representation skills.
• Understanding and experience in tuberculosis control an added advantage.
• Previous work experience with the private health sector an added advantage.
  
  How to Apply Please send a cover letter and your resume to hr@theunion.org Kindly note that the position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Due to the urgency of this position, it may be filled before the closing date. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.