EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AUGUST 2017
1. PROGRAM OFFICER- TB/HIV AT MINISTRY OF HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, GENDER, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN
Main tasks and responsibilities
Development and review of TB/HIV policy and guidelines
In collaboration with NTLP, regional, district and partners develops and reviews TB/HIV policy and guidelines for the management of patients with TB HIV co-infection, including ICF and IPT; Conduct follow-up visits to ensure adherence to the policy and guidelines; attend meetings to discuss the same; and advise the NACP.
Development and review of TB/HIV training packages
Participate in the development and review of TB/HIV training packages; organize training of health care workers on TB/HIV collaborative activities; Ensure regional, district and partners are adhering to national training curriculum; Participate in the quantification/forecasting of drugs for management of TB/HIV collaborative activities.
Development of proposal and operational plans for TB/HIV collaboration activities
Develop short and long-term government and donor-funded operational plans on TB/HIV collaborative activities; Implement approved operational plans on the TB/HIV collaborative activities.
Monitoring of TB/HIV collaborative activities-
Develop a ‘feedback mechanism to ensure that, approved reports of TB/HIV activities are disseminated to lower levels of the health system and partners; Liaise with the Epidemiology unit of-the NACP to ensure that reports are produced on a timely basis; Visit health facilities regularly as part of supportive supervision and mentoring to ensure that the TB/HIV activities are conducted accordingly; Coordinate supportive supervision and mentoring on TB/HIV collaborative activities.
Evaluation
Develop an assessment tool to assist in evaluating performance of the TB/HIV collaborative activities in the region and districts; Evaluate the performance of the system from time to time to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness; Develop measures for improvement of the system in provision of TB/HIV services in the health facilities. READ MORE AND APPLY
2. PROGRAMME ACCOUNTANT AT THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, GENDER, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN
Main Responsibilities
• Preparation of all financial statements, budgets, and budgetary. control and coordinates audits. Exercise budgetary control for each payments
• Ensure correct and complete records in books of primary entry.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Assist in preparations of Annual Plans and Budgets
• Maintain records of income and expenditures for the programme
• Budget monitoring against actual expenditures READ MORE AND APPLY
3. PROGRAM OFFICER: LABORATORY AT THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, GENDER, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Coordinate the development of laboratory training materials including standard-operating procedures (SOP) for HIV/AIDS treatment and care tests.
• Oversee the training of trainers to for new approved HIV/AIDS related laboratory diagnostics and. coordinate their scale towards improving HIV/AIDS treatment and care outcomes
• Build teams of laboratory experts to enhance uptake of emerging HIV/AIDS technologies in the country
• Coordinate adaption and implementation of laboratory information systems and’ data management initiatives that inform and enhance HIV/AIDS services in the country.
• Select, quantify, support procurement and distribution of laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies as needed to ensure uninterrupted patient centered HIV/AIDS services according to the national HIV/AIDS . treatment and care package in collaboration with Diagnostic Section and PSU of MOHCDGEC and stakeholders,
• Support implementation of laboratory quality management systems to enhance highest quality possible laboratory services support to HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services in the country.
• Support quality improvement efforts including supportive supervision and mentorship to health facilities staff providing HIV related services.
• Compile, interpret laboratory data and reports and share accordingly with relevant levels and stakeholders as required.
• Promote operational research on various on various HIV/AIQS services, delivery.
• Perform other technical duties as assigned by his/her supervisors. READ MORE AND APPLY