Medical Advisor

Full Job Description

Purpose of the Job:

The main purpose of the job is to manage and/orcoordinate the implementation of GLRA Project in Uganda, which mainly focuseson the prevention and control of Leprosy, TB & NTDs and research. She/hewill report to GLRA Uganda head of program by working in collaboration withGLRA Uganda Staffs and different partners. The post holder will play a greatrole in leading and implementing DAHW medical strategy and policy in GLRAUganda program.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Plan,organize, coordinate and lead the overall medical activities of GLRA Uganda

·       Responsiblefor definition, development and implementation of DAHW medical-social policy atcountry/ project level

·       Responsiblefor development of country strategy for DAHW medical activities

·       Ensuretechnical state-of-the-art support to partner projects

·       Responsiblefor facilitation of sustainability and quality of National TBL Program/Projects

·       Pro-activelyseek for co-funding opportunities, new alliances, strategies, networkingand partnerships in close co-operation with Head of program and GLRA EastAfrica and HQ medical advisor

·       Develophighest quality proposal for funding of medical project

·       Providenecessary support for sustainability and quality of Projects

·       Workin collaboration with the National Programs of Uganda and others relevantstakeholders

·       Workclosely with DAHW EARO and DAHW HQ MSP department for technical issues

·       Stayupdated on all technical issues in the fields of leprosy, Tuberculosis,TB/HIV and others NTDs in so far as they concern activities in the country

·       Stayupdated on national health and DAHW policies

·       Supportand advise projects and national programs on these issues and on activitiesaccording to state-of-the-art practice

·       AssistHead of Program with validation of projects

·       Contribute/participatein relevant training activities for health personnel

·       Assistand advise all supported projects in planning, implementation, monitoring andevaluation of their activities (through progress reports and regular visits)

·       Analyzeand report on challenges, problems and gaps encountered in these fields withrecommendations for solutions

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 

·       MedicalDoctor + Master's degree in Public Health is more advantageous

·       Minimum5 years of relevant experience in medical project management and coordination

·       Goodknowledge and experience in TB, TB/HIV, Leprosy and other NTD programmanagement

·       TOTor basic training on comprehensive national TB, TB/HIV and leprosy isadvantageous

·       Previouswork experience in National, Regional and/or International Non-governmentalorganizations is advantageous

·       Experiencein coordinating medical or implementing research project

·       Experiencein proposal writing for co-funding

·       Goodexperience in networking and team work

·       Planningand monitoring skills, ability to facilitate trainings, review meeting,supportive supervision

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·       GoodEnglish writing and speaking

·       Abilityto work as a member of a multicultural team.