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Job title: Study Health Workers (Nurses /Lab Officers ) – 10 Positions
Position status: Short-term contract
Reporting to: Field team lead/supervisor
Position Objectives:
The purpose of this job is to support collection, appropriate packaging, shipment of TB sputum and HIV samples from the field samples to central laboratories in addition to carrying out HIV rapid tests and appropriate disposal of waste in line with the TB prevalence survey protocol and Manual of Operations.

Specific assignment
1. Daily requisition for sample collection materials for sputum, HIV blood and DBS collection, processing, storage, and transportation from the logistics officer through field team leader.
2. Obtain informed consent from participants
3. Allocate study PIN numbers to eligible respondents and record the allocated PIN on the respondent’s invitation card that the participants wear from station to station
4. Record the PIN on the individual respondent’s questionnaire
5. Administer a structured questionnaire covering g to all eligible and consenting respondents.
6. Accurately and timely record respondent’s responses
7. Hand over study respondents to a volunteer who leads the participant to the radiographer and to the next stations.
8. Follow project protocol and manual of field operations in all procedures and always keep all study information confidential.
9. Ensure appropriate infection control measures as per the protocol SOPs
10. Instruct study participants on sputum collection technique and open spaces where sputum collection should be carried out.
11. Receive sputum samples from study respondents and check for sample quality and adequacy.
12. Maintain sample viability prior shipment to central laboratories as prescribed in the study protocol and Manual of Operations
13. Collect sputum, and blood samples from eligible respondents
14. Label all samples appropriately
15. Perform rapid HIV tests, and appropriately store blood and sputum samples prior to shipment to the regional and central testing labs.
16. Process and record HIV results in appropriate study tools.
17. Offer appropriate pre and posttest counselling, and Issue study HIV results to respondents.
18. Fill out the TB and other registers and the lab request form
19. Completely and accurately fill out sputum, IGRA, VL, COVID-PCR and Blood culture collection and transportation registers.
20. Apply study Personal identification numbers on all collected samples and tools that correspond each request form.
21. Package and ship study samples/specimen to central lab through approved sample referral/transportation mechanisms within 48hours of collection.
22. Collect contaminated materials and infectious waste in vinyl bags and dispose them following recommended MoH waste disposal guidelines.
23. In all procedures, follow the project protocol and manual of field operations and always keep all study information confidential.
24. Perform other related duties as required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
• May have any of the following: Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology, bachelor’s in biomedical lab technology. MUST HAVE CERTIFICATION IN HIV RAPID TESTING BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH (Verified by the UVRI database for rapid testers), Certificate in good clinical practice is added advantage.

JOB DETAILS:

Position status: Short-term contract
Reporting to: Field team lead/supervisor

Position Objectives:
The purpose of this job is to support collection, appropriate packaging, shipment of TB sputum and HIV samples from the field samples to central laboratories in addition to carrying out HIV rapid tests and appropriate disposal of waste in line with the TB prevalence survey protocol and Manual of Operations.

Specific assignment
• Daily requisition for sample collection materials for sputum, HIV blood and DBS collection, processing, storage, and transportation from the logistics officer through field team leader.
• Obtain informed consent from participants
• Allocate study PIN numbers to eligible respondents and record the allocated PIN on the respondent’s invitation card that the participants wear from station to station
• Record the PIN on the individual respondent’s questionnaire
• Administer a structured questionnaire covering g to all eligible and consenting respondents.
• Accurately and timely record respondent’s responses
• Hand over study respondents to a volunteer who leads the participant to the radiographer and to the next stations.
• Follow project protocol and manual of field operations in all procedures and always keep all study information confidential.
• Ensure appropriate infection control measures as per the protocol SOPs
• Instruct study participants on sputum collection technique and open spaces where sputum collection should be carried out.
• Receive sputum samples from study respondents and check for sample quality and adequacy.
• Maintain sample viability prior shipment to central laboratories as prescribed in the study protocol and Manual of Operations
• Collect sputum, and blood samples from eligible respondents
• Label all samples appropriately
• Perform rapid HIV tests, and appropriately store blood and sputum samples prior to shipment to the regional and central testing labs.
• Process and record HIV results in appropriate study tools.
• Offer appropriate pre and posttest counselling, and Issue study HIV results to respondents.
• Fill out the TB and other registers and the lab request form
• Completely and accurately fill out sputum, IGRA, VL, COVID-PCR and Blood culture collection and transportation registers.
• Apply study Personal identification numbers on all collected samples and tools that correspond each request form.
• Package and ship study samples/specimen to central lab through approved sample referral/transportation mechanisms within 48hours of collection.
• Collect contaminated materials and infectious waste in vinyl bags and dispose them following recommended MoH waste disposal guidelines.
• In all procedures, follow the project protocol and manual of field operations and always keep all study information confidential.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
• May have any of the following: Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology, bachelor’s in biomedical lab technology. MUST HAVE CERTIFICATION IN HIV RAPID TESTING BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH (Verified by the UVRI database for rapid testers), Certificate in good clinical practice is added advantage.

JOB DETAILS:

Position status: Short-term Contract
Reporting to: Field Team Lead

Position Objectives:
The purpose of this job is to support electrical installation, repairs and maintenance services for various equipment and accessories during the TB prevalence survey implementation.

Specific assignment
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and components
• Test continuity of circuits to ensure compatibility and safety of components
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems
• Remove and replace faulty components, as required for each type of equipment and accessories
• Report faults to immediate supervisors timely
• Complete electrical work and maintenance in accordance with code requirements
• Assist with completing preventative maintenance in accordance with the Preventative maintenance Program and documenting such as required
• Maintain a daily record of activity (timecard or logbook)
• Follow project protocol and manual of field operations in all procedures and always keep all study information confidential.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
• Bachelors or Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology, with minimum of 5 years’ experience. Certificate in good clinical practice is added advantage.

JOB DETAILS:

Position status: Short-term Contract
Reporting to: TB Prevalence Survey Coordinator

Position Objectives:
The purpose of this job is to provide Radiography services during the TB prevalence survey implementation.

Specific assignment
• Install X-ray equipment at survey site
• Ensure radiation safety for self and public
• Maintain the X-ray equipment and ensuring QA,
• De-install the X-ray equipment at the end of field work,
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Keep the Radiography Equipment in the secured place/environment
• Receive clients from interviewing clinician
• Inform participants on procedure
• Provide group and final instructions on breathing tasks
• Register clients by entering their data in the logbook
• Instruct the participant to redress and wait for results outside
• Carrying out the chest X-ray procedure using a mobile x-ray unit
• Follow project protocol and manual of field operations in all procedures and always keep all study information confidential.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
• Must have a Diploma in Radiography or Degree in Radiography or Medical Imaging.
• Certificate in good clinical practice is added advantage.

JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP- certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health
System Strengthening.
In order to contribute to achievement of the above objectives, IDI wishes to recruit a motivated and competent individual for the position as indicated below:

Job Title: Research Study Nurse/Clinical Officer (2)
Vacancy Code : RSTNX001
Classification : Fulltime
Duty Station : Amudat HC IV and Nabilatuk HC IV

General summary:
The research nurse will be responsible for recruitment of study participants and administering of all study related procedures to these participants. The project administrative officer will assist in the technical team with administrative and financial management and administrative duties related to the project.

Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in protocol/SOPs or any other study trainings
• Participate in study site entry visits and engage with management of study participants. These include but not limited to patient enrolment, as guided by the protocol.
• Obtain written informed consent for those eligible and are willing to participate in the study
• Administer all study procedures like sample collection, data collection and entry, patient follow-up and treatment to patients recruited into the study as guided by the protocol and in accordance to set standards of Good Clinical Practice
• Perform patient safety monitoring for any adverse events, offer care and referral as needed
• Ensure that all data collected is accurate and complete
• Perform first-level quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) to ensure all fields in the consent forms and case report forms (CRFs) are complete and accurate
• Offer support to the community health workers for the follow-up of study participants.
• Assist in generating study progress reports as needed
• Perform any other duties assigned by the operations research officer or principal Investigator, as deemed necessary for study activities

Required Qualifications, experience, skills and attributes:
• Minimum of a Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Currently registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council or the Uganda Allied healthcare workers council.
• Up to date training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Research.
• Previous experience with working in a research environment will be an added advantage
• Ability to speak the indigenous languages spoken in the Karamoja subregion will be an added advantage

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
To provide medical care, treatment and prevention to clients and their care takers (most especially HIV/AIDS clients), and contribute to continuous professional development in line with Good clinical practices

Overall Responsibilities
1. Prepare and submit periodic activity work plans, monthly timesheets and periodic reports to the key stakeholders in line with Health facility targets
2. Provide clinical assessment and evaluation of health or illnesses of clients and give proper individualized care and treatment in line with Good clinical practices
3. Provide appropriate advice, health education and counseling to patients and their caregivers in line with Good clinical practices
4. Monitor the implementation of procedures comprehensive HIV care package at the HF as per the set targets for the health facility in line with Good clinical practices
5. Conduct pharmacy vigilance procedures and monitor disease progression while providing appropriate management including referral for complicated cases to higher levels of management and for community follow up in line with Good clinical practices and National drug authority guidelines
6. Develop patient management plans for TB Clients as per the client’s T.B status and follow them up until they normalize in line with Good clinical practices
7. Perform the roles of a Quality improvement team member and monitor the implementation of the QI projects for HF in liaison with the HF in charge in line with MoH guidelines for QI
8. Register the microbiology laboratory results, trace patients with critical laboratory results and make monthly reports on these results in line with Good clinical practices
9. Prepare and present periodic findings regarding mortality audit, critical cases and so on at case conferences, and Health facility continued medical education sessions as per clinicians’ schedule to promote in continuous professional development in line with Good clinical practices.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
• • Diploma in Clinical medicine and community health or equivalent or equivalent from a recognized institution and must be registered with the Allied health professionals council
• • At least two years of experience in clinic or hospital-based services. Experience in HIV/AIDS and ART is an added advantage.
• 2 Years Relevant Experience

JOB DETAILS:
Justification
The Consultant will support ESARO and UCO to capture key concepts and outputs from this five-day meeting. Supervision and oversight will be provided by the Health Specialist, PHC Systems Strengthening, CSD. This event is currently planned to be conducted in-person, although COVID-19 travel restrictions could force the event to be held virtually, expertise in remote facilitation is required to ensure active participation throughout both event options.

Objectives 2 The aim of the CHLS is to come together as a region to celebrate collective achievements, build on our CHSS knowledge base, provide an opportunity for internal capacity building and amongst partners, and further strengthen our regional collaboration and support. The learning symposium will facilitate this exchange amongst countries who have benefited from the iCoHS investments funded by RF, as well as others who continue their CHSS journeys.
The overall objective of the CHLS is to strengthen our regional community health capacity around our common vision of championing CBPHC as the vehicle to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ultimately, universal health care (UHC). By building our network, the symposium’s specific objectives are:
• To update and build capacity on global and regional guidance, tools, and latest innovations.
• To provide a forum for community health experts and decision makers to share their experiences on strengthening the various components of the community health system, presenting accomplishments, challenges, lessons learned and opportunities while strengthening and building networks.
• To have countries that have participated in the iCoHS partnership showcase how the RF investments have been catalytic in furthering CHSS

Activities and Tasks
Pre-symposium (3 days)
• Meet with ESARO and UCO to verify roles, responsibilities, and overall vision for learning symposium.
• Fully understand the learning symposium agenda and related documents and prepare a plan for how to visually document the various sessions, which is shared with and run through together with ESARO and UCO prior to event.
During the symposium (5 days)
• Take visual notes which represent the main discussions and outputs of each session accurately.
• At the end of each day, meet with the symposium organization team to assess the day, act on any improvements required for subsequent days, and ensure all is set for the following day.
Post-symposium (10 days)
• Participate in a debriefing activity with ESARO and UCO.
• Develop a detailed visual report analyzing and summarizing the discussions and key outputs from each session, as well as key next steps from the CHLS. Share a draft with UCO and ESARO for review and address any requested changes in a final report.

Outputs/Deliverables
• Outline for visual content based on meeting concept notes and discussion with UCO and ESARO.
• Complete visual content for all plenary and breakout sessions submitted in a draft report.
• Submit updated visual content with incorporated suggestions.
o Submit final visual content to UNICEF Uganda. o Overview of sessions and main points of discussion and agreed upon action points during each of the CHLS sessions.
Location and duration
The Consultant will work remotely pre/post symposium and in-person during the symposium.
The contract will be for 18 days: 3 days for symposium preparation, 5 days for the learning symposium facilitation, and 10 days for post-symposium report write-up.
Line of reporting
The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of UNICEF UCO PHC Systems Strengthening Manager in close collaboration with UNICEF ESARO.
Reporting requirements
Develop draft and final visual content, documenting:
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
• Advanced university degree in creative arts, architecture or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience at national and international level in visual notetaking.
• Extensive experience producing timely and high-quality animation with local Ugandan or Eastern Southern Africa influence.
• Experience working in Uganda is a significant advantage.
• Excellent animation and visual development skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of the Eastern and Southern Africa regional context is preferred.
• Understanding of regional institutional, policy and legal frameworks is preferred.
• Ensured adherence to MoH guidelines and SOPs related to COVID-19 prevention and control

Other desired attributes:
1. Communication: expresses opinions, speaks clearly, has a sense of diplomacy while interacting with external stakeholders.
2. Drive for results: passionate about action and helping to get things moving.
3. Team Spirit: enjoys working as part of a group with members of diverse backgrounds.
4. Learning agility: rapidly learns new tasks and demonstrates an understanding of newly acquired information.
5. Independence: can take initiative and work with limited supervision to deliver results.
6. Coping with pressure: maintains a positive outlook at work and works productively in a pressurized environment and in a crisis while keeping emotions under control.

For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Evaluation Criteria
The Technical proposal is weighted at 75% and 25% for the Financial proposal.
Please note that the final remuneration will be negotiated by HR.
Payment Schedule
100% payment with submission and approval of deliverables.
Payment will be made to the consultant upon submission to and approval of accomplished deliverables by the supervisor. Flexibility in consideration of deliverables for payment may be made given the nature and context of the assignment (technical and complex) and the government institution and sector (bureaucratic and complex) that the Consultant will support.
Risks associated with the contract
All reasonable and likely risks should be identified, and relevant risk response and possible mitigating action defined.
Learning symposium not well coordinated – this will be mitigated through thorough preparation, especially in the five-day preparation phase, together with the consultant, and through face-to-face meetings ahead of the event.
In the event of COVID-19-related travel/in-person meeting restrictions, the CHLS will be held online. This would require a different planning/preparation process/schedule, with the resulting transition to an online event ideally being known well in advance of the learning symposium dates.

General Conditions: Procedures & Logistics 6
o The consultancy will commence only when the contract has been signed.
o Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities nor authority on UNICEF budget and other resources.
o Consultants will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractors prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, if applicable.
o The Form ‘Designation, change or revocation of beneficiary’ must be completed by the consultant upon arrival, at the HR Section.
o No contract may commence unless the consultant provides a certificate of completion of a mandatory course on “Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse”. A certificate to be submitted with the signed contract should have been obtained in the last three months.
o Under the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays
o Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement and are paid according to satisfactory completion of deliverables
o No contract may commence unless the consultant provides a certificate of completion of a mandatory course on “Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse”. A certificate to be submitted with the signed contract should have been obtained in the last three months.
o Clearance from DHR will be required for former UNICEF staff
o Clearance from the Government required for civil servants
o For this position COVID19 Vaccination is mandatory
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Pediatric and Adolescent Specialist (01)
Closing date: October 6, 2022 at 4:30pm
Click on link for Details of required qualifications and key responsibilities.