Community Linkages Coordinator at TPO Uganda

Community Linkages Coordinator

Accelerating and Sustaining HIV Epidemic Control and Related Diseases in Bunyoro Region in the Republic of Uganda under PEPFAR/CDC RFA-GH20-2065 / (ACE-Bunyoro).

Reports to: Systems Strengthening Specialist (Project Coordinator)

Location: Kakukiro (1 person)

Responsibilities Related to project implementation

• Provide technical support to District/Sub-county health teams and health facilities as per project design & work plan.
• Adapt, translate existing HIV&TB IEC messages into local language, print and disseminate
• Work with the M&E staff to ensure there is onsite mentorship for HFs and CBOs on documentation, analysis, utilization, and reporting on CFF indicators
• Participate in Bi-Annual Joint HF and Community DQAs organized by Baylor on (METS, DHT, MOH and Baylor staff)
• Support Screening for GBV or IPV at all index testing sites & points, provide immediate first line response to any disclosure of violence and actively refer for timely post-violence clinical
• Train and mentor Health Workers and community workers at CBO on HIV case management, the linkage package, early retention, and active bi-directional
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the functionality of the community–facility & facility community referral & linkages
• Support CBOs on selection, identification, and training of Community Health Workers to ensure functionality of the community –facility & facilitate community referral &
• Work closely with District/Sub-county health teams and health facilities to establish community-based structures that will create demand for HIV/AIDS care, treatment, Nutrition, and PMTCT and TB/HIV
• Supervise & support CBOs to conduct referrals, follow ups and community HIV
• Provide technical assistance to Community Health Workers (CHWs) and health facilities to strengthen community-facility linkages aimed at improving patient adherence, retention, self- management, and psychosocial services.
• Support CBOs/CSOs in the implementation of community approaches, documenting best practices for community engagement, linkages and HIV prevention at community level

Person Specifications:

• A degree in health-related field, Public Health, HIV programming, project management with 2 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree in any of the above fields plus 5 years’
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues within the target
• Excellent verbal and written English language
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to culturally diverse staff and
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working in the health systems strengthening projects is an added advantage

How to apply:

• Please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees and a table showing your past 3-year salary history to: Human Resources Manager,
  TPO Uganda, P.O Box 21646
  Kampala, Uganda,
  email: info@tpoug.org or hand deliver is most preferable to Plot 652, Block 257, Wamala Close, Munyonyo

Deadline: January 7, 2022.

TPO Uganda is committed to ensure safeguarding of children and adults from harm and is an equal opportunities employer that does not discriminate on any basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thus, if you do not hear from us by 14^th January 2022, you are not considered.