Mulago- Mbarara Teaching Hospitals’ Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Jobs and Vacancies

The Mulago- Mbarara Teaching Hospitals’ Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) received a 5-year CDC grant award to scale up HIV/AIDS Services in Mulago, Butabika & Mbarara Hospitals, as well as their clinics. MJAP is looking for intelligent, dynamic and self-driven candidates to till the following positions:
Preferred Skills:

1. Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Reports to: Deputy Program Director
Location: Secretariat (Kampala)

Job summary:
To take overall charge of the Human Resources in MJAP, and ensure that they are adequate and well managed for effective and efficient program implementation.

Key tasks will include: ensuring that MJAP has and abides by proper human resource policies, systems and procedures; strategic HR planning; managing the hiring and deployment processes; staff appraisal, development and welfare Job requirements:

Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or MBA (HRM Option) OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management plus a Master’s degree in a relevant subject. Experience of 6 +years in a
similar position, preferably in an NGO / donor funded projects setting.

Knowledge Ugandan Labor Laws & Rights of people with HIV/AIDS

2. Job Title: Pharmacy Services Advisor
Reports to: Deputy Program Director
Location: Secretariat (Kampala)

Job summary:
To ensure that MJAP-supported health units have adequate pharmaceutical supplies and that these are effectively managed, in line with the national systems.

Duties include: selection, specification, forecasting, verification of the pharmaceuticals; recommend to the program reputable sources/ suppliers of pharmaceutical and medical supplies; participation in evaluation of suppliers; ensures that standard pharmaceutical practices are adhered to; technical assistance/ training of staf; Monitor and evaluate MJAP’s performance in the delivery of pharmaceutical services,
and take follow-up action as necessary.

Job requirements:
1st Degree in Pharmacy, plus a Masters degree in pharmacy related field or its equivalent; registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) or Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain; At least 4 years in a similar setting, in a recognized health institution/ NGO, two of which should be at a management level. Knowledge on issues relating to quality assurance in clinical settings; Drug regulatory procedures in Uganda; HIV/AIDS Care protocols relating to pharmaceutical services; Supply-chain management system for the MOH; Procurement principles

3. M&E officer – Program Evaluations
Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Location: Secretariat (Kampala)

Job summary:
To lead planning, coordination and implementation of program valuation activities in MJAP.

Key duties: Identify areas for evaluation; Developing periodic monitoring and evaluation plans and budgets; implement evaluation activities; Build capacity for program statito carry out program
evaluations; ensuring utilization of information from evaluations for program improvement Prepare periodic reports.

Job requirements:
1st Degree in Statistics, Computer Science or any other relevant discipline plus training in Program Monitoring and Evaluation. A masters’ degree in a related field is an added advantage. Must be comfortable working with database design, MS Access, Excel, Epiinfo, SPSS and STATA. 2 years in program monitoring and Evaluation, preferably in an HIV/AIDS Program. Knowledgeable in Principles of
program Monitoring and Evaluation; Impact assessment techniques;

Data management and analysis; general knowledge on HIV/AIDS; Ethics related to data management, monitoring and evaluation

4. Job Title: Pharmacy Technician – 2 positions
Administratively Reports to: Clinic/Site Manager
Functionally reports to: Pharmacist
Location: Mbarara

Job summary:
Key duties:
To give out drugs to patients; ensure rational drug use, carry out adherence monitoring at pharmacy level; quantify drug needs; provide drug related counseling to patients and identify treatment technicalities (drug interactions, treatment mismatch, etc); keep a record of all appointments and missed appointments for patients on ART; data entry;

ensuring proper storage of drugs at the unit of dispensing; Recommends expired drugs for writing off ;writes reports; Maintains and updates the register of patients on ART

Job requirements:
Diploma in Pharmacy. Registered with the Allied Medical Council. Two years in a busy clinical facility. Knowledge on principles of HIV/AIDS Care. Computer skills. Report writing. Counselling

5. Job Title: Driver – 1
Reports to: Administrative Assistant
Location: Mbarara

Job summary:
To drive MJAP vehicles, monitor and report their condition for maintenance or repair. To ensure maximum security of passengers and the vehicle; Carry out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicle, and maintain their cleanliness a record of movements.

Job requirements:
O-Level School Certificate; with a Driving Permit. Clean driving record. Training in Defensive Driving is an added advantage. 3 years of uninterrupted work experience as a driver, preferably in an NGO settng. Basic technical knowledge of motor vehicle operations, simple vehicle repairs /adjustments.

Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, including the highway code and principles of road safety

Application with detailed CVs and copies of supporting documents addressed to The Human Resource Officer, Mulago-Mbarara Teaching Hospitals’ Joint AIDS Program, may be submitied to the Head Office, located on Plot 4B Kololo Hill Drive or sent by email to hr@mjap.or.ug.

Deadline for submission is 5.00 pm Friday November 26th, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted, by December 3rd, 2010.