Ministry of Health

Vacancies
Introduction

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has received a grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) Cooperative Agreement (CoAg), a strategic mechanism of the United States Government (USG) to
implement activities in line with its mandate to strengthen the technical capability of the MoH in support of the
public health response to HIV/AIDS and through health systems and provide s spillover effect within the broader
PHC services and impact other public health threats. CDC will be supporting key Human Resources that are
expected to enhance the MoH leadership functions in response of the national response and manage other grants
to the MoH. The staff to be recruited under this grant will be contracted by the MOH. The contracts are for one
(1) year renewable subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance of the staff. Applications are invited
from suitable qualified Ugandans to the fill the position below.
S/N Position Number Location (working station)
1. Senior Officer-Infection Prevention & Control 2 Hoima RRH (1) Arua RRH (1)
2. Regional Quality Improvement Advisor 2 Naguru RRH (1), Hoima RRH (1)
3. Medical Officer (ART Clinic) 3 Soroti RRH (1), Yumbe RRH (2)
4. Midwife (ART Clinic) 3 Hoima RRH (1), Yumbe (2)
5. Assistant Nursing Officer 2 Yumbe RRH (2)
6. Clinical Officer 2 Yumbe RRH (2)
7. Data Officer 3 Hoima RRH (1), Yumbe (2)
8. Medical Social Worker 2 Hoima RRH (1), Yumbe (1)
9. Screening, Retention and Referral Assistant 4 Yumbe RRH (4)
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Application procedure: Handwritten applications should be Delivered to the Reception Desk, Ground Floor,
Wing A-AIDS Control Program Offices, Lourdel Towers, Plot 1, Lourdel Road Kampala, MOH Headquarters-
Kampala between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya
Tel. +256414-697366/0414-697367/0414-664469
Please include your telephone number and email contacts on the application. Applicants should attach the following:
a) Recent passport-size photograph.
b) Copy of the National Identity Card.
c) Detailed curriculum Vitae.
d) Certified copies of the academic certificates and transcripts.
e) Two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers.
f) A photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position.
Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday July 21, 2023; 5:00Pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on
the MOH Noticeboard
Salary and Benefits The position has attractive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Job title: SENIOR OFFICER- INFECTION PREVENTION $ CONTROL (2)

Work station: Hoima/Arua -Regional Referral Hospital
Reports to: Head Community Health Department

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Purpose of the job: Supporting implementation of policies and programs for effective IPC programing,
implementation by heightening IPC measures and preventing exposure to potentially
infectious medical waste and body fluids by mitigating and responding to infections as Post
exposure prophylaxis for HIV, TB, Hepatitis B, SARS CoV-2 resurgence, epidemic as Cholera
outbreaks, imminent Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) like Ebola Based at regional referral
hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Working with the national IPC program officer to ensure that all districts and health
facilities have an IPC focal person, an IPC team comprising of both doctors, midwives
and nurses ensure IPC Committee are working.
• Ensuring that the IPC team at each facility meets every week, IPC committee meets
monthly and have minutes recorded and submitted to him/her
• Ensuring the facility tailored IPC protocols are in-line with the national and international
IPC guidelines.
• Ensuring that the relevant IEC materials on IPC are conspicuous in all work stations in
the regional referral hospitals, general hospitals and health facilities.
• Ensuring that all the staff are trained in occupational health and safety.
• Ensuring lofty antibiotic stewardship practices in all health facilities in the region.
• Ensuring the HAI subcommittee performs quarterly facility tailored HAI surveillance in
all facilities in the region.
• Ensuring adherence to the tenets of waste management by the staff in all health facilities
in the region.
• Ensuring that there are adequate IPC materials for implementation of IPC measures for
catheter-associated blood stream infections and urinary tract infections.
• Participating in writing meetings to update/develop national IPC guidelines and SOPs in
collaboration with the national IPC teams.
• Monitoring implementation of multimodal IPC strategies in the regional referral hospital
and lower facilities.
• Collaborating with the hospital management hierarchy to ensure optimal bed spatial
separation, bed occupancy and workload distribution for the facility staff.
• Collaborating with the management and regional partners to ensure optimal utilities,
supplies and equipment for WASH.
• Implementation of activities focused on increasing accessibility to quality PEP by eligible
clients and follow up
• Performing other tasks as assigned from time to time by the responsible Officer.

Qualifications MBChB or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or A Bachelor's Degree in

Nursing or any related field.
Master’s in Public Health (Infection Control), Master of Medicine, Pathology
(Microbiology), Masters of Medical Microbiology or any other MSc qualification relevant
infection prevention and control.
Up to date practicing license from the relevant professional bodies like UNMC or UMDP.
Training in Management and experience in teaching will desirable.
Three (3) years working experience in a facility that provides tertiary health care services.
Leadership and management skills
Excellent communication skills
Skills in report writing and accountability
Job Title Medical Officer (3)
Reports to: • Art Clinical Care Coordinator
Work Station: • Soroti RRH (1), Yumbe RRH (2)
Job Purpose: • Providing curative and preventative health care services.
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Duties and • Participating in diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
Responsibilities: • Evaluating patients and referring them for specialized health care.
• Participating in the delivery of quality health care to patients.
• Participating in Outreach and Community Health Programmes.
• Participating in research activities.
• Participating in continuing Professional Development Programmes.
• Promoting observance of the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiling and submitting periodic reports.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Key Outputs: • Patients diagnosed and treated.
• Patients referred.
• Outreach health service programs implemented.
• Code of conduct and ethics implemented.
• Reports compiled and submitted.
Qualification and • Must have MBChB from a recognized Institution
Training: • Master’s Degree in a health-related field will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered and licensed with Uganda Medical and Dental Practioniers Council
• One (1) years’ exposure in managing HIV/Aids patients.
Job Title: • Regional Quality Improvement Advisor (2)
Reports To: • Head Of Community Health
Works station: • Naguru RRR (1), Hoima RRH (1)
Job Purpose: • Planning and implementing Quality Improvement strategies for health care and service
provision for Regional Referral Hospitals.
Duties and 1. Providing technical support to the Regional Referral Hospital to institutionalize Quality
Responsibilities Improvement including:
a) Participating in drafting, approval and dissemination of Quality Improvement
guidelines.
b) Ensuring the formation and implementation of Quality Improvement
Committees and Teams at Regional, District and Lower Health Facilities.
c) Providing technical support in the coordination of Quality Improvement
Activities in liaison other Implementing Partners in the Region.
d) Advocating and mobilizing resources of Quality Improvement for the Region.
2. Developing and implementing Quality Improvement Work Plans including:
a) Providing technical support in development of QI Work plans and budgets.
b) Supporting the development of Quarterly Quality Improvement Action Plans.
c) Providing technical support to the Regional, District Quality Improvement
Committees and Lower Health Facility Quality Improvement Teams through
coaching, supervision and mentorship.
d) Identifying training needs within the Region and participating in Quality
Improvement Capacity Building for health workers in the Region.
3. Monitoring and Evaluating Quality Improvement activities including:
a) Ensuring consolidation of Quarterly Regional Quality Improvement Reports
with those of the Ministry of Health.
b) Providing guidance and technical support during quarterly regional learning
sessions and performance reviews.
c) Maintaining updated database on trainings in the iHRIS and other relevant
databases.
d) Convening stakeholder’s meetings.

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Academic • Degree in Medical field such as MBChB, Nursing, Laboratory, and related fields and
Qualifications and should be Registered with the relevant Professional Councils.
experience • Candidates possessing a Master’s in Public Health, Health Services Management, or
Postgraduate qualification in Public Administration or Business Administration will be
added advantage.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Health Services Management in Public Health Care Setting.
• Five (5) experience in supporting teams to apply Quality Improvement approaches.
Competences: • Demonstrated ability to manage projects from start up.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, power point, excel.
• Good policy analytical skills
• Familiar with basic technology including managing virtual meetings.
Job Title • Midwife (3)
Reports to: • Nurse Incharge
Work Station: • Hoima (1), Yumbe RRH (2)
Job Purpose: • Providing quality nursing care.
Duties and • Providing quality nursing care and services.
Responsibilities: • Providing HIV counselling services.
• Preparing and submitting reports.
• Coaching and mentorship peers.
• Participating in research activities for evidence-based practice.
• Implementing nursing protocols.
• Accounting for supplies and drugs.
• Conducting primary health care and health education.
• Adhering to code of conduct and Ethics.
Key Outputs: • Quality nursing services provided.
• Nursing protocols implemented
• HIV counselling services provided.
• Coaching and mentoring undertaken.
• Accountability of available equipment, supplies and drugs provided
• Participating in community outreaches.
Qualification and • Must have a Diploma in Nursing or Comprehensive Nursing.
Training: • Candidates possessing additional qualifications in health care management will have an
added advantage.
• Must be registered with Uganda Nurses and midwives’ Council and valid practicing
license
• Must have trainings in HIV counselling and patient management.
• Two years (2) working experience in a similar position with a reputable
organization/Institution.
Job Title • Assistant Nursing Officer (2)
Reports to: • Nurse Incharge
Work Station: • Yumbe RRH (2)
Job Purpose: • Providing quality nursing care.
Duties and • Providing quality nursing care and services.
Responsibilities: • Providing HIV counselling services.
• Preparing and submitting reports.
• Coaching and mentorship peers.
• Participating in research activities for evidence-based practice.
• Implementing nursing protocols.
• Accounting for supplies and drugs.
• Conducting primary health care and health education.
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 • Adhering to code of conduct and Ethics.
Key Outputs: • Quality nursing services provided.
• Nursing protocols implemented
• HIV counselling services provided.
• Coaching and mentoring undertaken.
• Accountability of available equipment, supplies and drugs provided
• Participating in community outreaches.
Qualification and • Must have a Diploma in Nursing or Comprehensive Nursing.
Training: • Candidates possessing additional qualifications in health care management will have an
added advantage.
• Must be registered with Uganda Nurses and midwives’ Council and valid practicing
license
• Must have trainings in HIV counselling and patient management.
• Two years (2) working experience in a similar position with a reputable
organization/Institution.
Job Title • Clinical Officer (2)
Reports to: • Coordinator ART Clinic
Work Station: • Yumbe RRH (2)
Job Purpose: • Implementing patient care management initiatives
Duties and • Participating in planning and budgeting of health care service provision in the ART
Responsibilities: clinic
• Diagnosing, treating and managing patients.
• Carrying out human resource function of identifying man power needs
• Overseeing the function of health management information system.
• Ensuring adherence to professional code of conduct and Ethics
• Carrying out quarterly technical support supervision to the sites.
• Coordination provision of continuous professional development.
• Managing and account for allocated medical and other resources.
• Carrying out mentorship of other staff.
• Providing CMEs to other staff.
• Compiling and submitting monthly reports.
Key Outputs • Participating in planning and budgeting of health care service provision in the ART
clinic
• Diagnosing, treating and managing patients
• Carrying out mentorship of other staff.
• Providing CMEs to other staff.
• Compiling and submitting monthly reports.
Qualifications and • Must have a diploma in clinical medicine from a recognized Institution
Training • Training in management will be an added advantage
• At least two (2) years’ experience in managing HIV/TB patients in a clinical setting
Job Title • Data Officer (Medical Records Assistant) (3)
Reports to: • Hospital Biostatician
Work Station: • Hoima RRH (1), Yumbe RRH (2)
Job Purpose: • Keeping records and information on patients, retrieving them for Clinicians and
Researchers and ensuring confidentiality and safety.
Duties and • Retrieving clients file for clinical consultation and arranging files in a logical way.
Responsibilities: • Transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems
• Verifying data by comparing it to source documents.
• Updating existing data. i.e. PRE ART and ART registers.
• Retrieving data from the database or electronic files as requested.
• Performing regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sorting and organizing paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost.
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 • Registering in and out patients.
• Keeping records and information on patients.
• Preparing patients master index cards.
• Taking patients files to clinics or wards
• Retrieving files for Clinicians and Researchers.
• Accounting for allocated resources.
• Participating in Research Activities
• Imparting knowledge and skills on staff.
• Managing and accounting for financial and other resources.
• Compiling and submitting reports.
Key Outputs: • Patients records and information kept and maintained.
• Confidentiality and data safety ensured.
• Records /information to authorized persons availed.
• Allocated resources accounted for.
• Reports compiled and submitted.
Key Performance • Timely reporting.
Indicators • Organized filling system.
• Updated Pre Art and ART registers.
Qualification and • A diploma or an equivalent course in records management/ICT management
Training: • Minimum three (3) years’ experience working in data management system.
Job Title • Medical Social Worker (2)
Reports to: • Head Community Health Department
Work Station: • Hoima RRH (1), Yumbe (1)
Job Purpose: • Providing counseling and care for destitute and less privilege
Duties and • Providing counselling and care support to destitute and less privileged
Responsibilities: • Liaising with Police, Home Care Centres and other stakeholders and providing for the
less privileged.
• Sourcing for resources for basic needs for abandoned children and coordinating their
welfare.
• Coordinating probation and custody requirements for abandoned babies.
• Participating in research and related activities.
• Preparing and submitting reports.
Key Outputs: • Counselling services provided.
• Probation protocols implemented.
• Accountability of available funds and supplies.
• Participating in community outreaches.
Qualification and • Bachelor’s Degree Counselling and related fields, Bachelors of Social Works and Social
Training: Administration and related fields.
• Candidates possessing additional qualifications in health care management will have an
added advantage.
• Those trained in HIV counselling and patient management will have added advantage.
• Two years (2) working experience in a similar position with a reputable
organization/Institution.
Job Title • Screening, Retention and Referral Assistant (4)
Reports to: • HTS Focal person and ART Clinic In charge
Work Station • Yumbe RRH (4)
Duties and • Supporting targeted risk-based HIV testing at different care entry points of the facility.
Responsibilities • Supporting formation of family Support Groups or Peer support groups (adolescents
and discordant couples).
• Supporting health workers to prepare for client visits
• Supporting Linkage and Retention of HIV positive clients identified at all care points
including outreaches, TB care point, teenage centers, VCT/PICT to receive HIV care.
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 • Providing support in the management of non-suppressed clients.
• Following up of clients who miss visits by more than a week using telephone or home
visits if they live within your area of residence.
• Linking up with the other community resources to follow up clients e.g. through VHT
or community based organizations.
• Supporting documentation and reporting of activities.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Key Outputs • Clients screened and offered HIV testing.
• Lost clients followed up and returned to care.
• Health education talks given.
• Monthly reports submitted.
• Newly identified HIV clients Successfully linked to care.
Key Performance • Number of clients screened and offered HIV testing.
Indicators • Number of lost clients followed up and returned to care.
• Health education talks given.
• Number of Monthly reports submitted.
• Number of newly identified HIV clients successfully linked to care
Training and • ‘O’ Level certificate
Qualifications • Basic training in HIV/AIDS
• Possess basic Peer Counselling skills
• Fluent in English and local language
• Living with in the health facility catchment