The Locum HIV/TB Specialist (PMTCT/EID) will work in collaboration with the program/district teams to ensure technical soundness of the PMTCT/EID program. She/he will provide technical oversight for prioritized lifesaving PMTCT/EID services to Pregnant and Lactating mother
in care and their exposed infants within the
Ankole/Acholi regions.
Duties and responsibilities.
• Coordinate strategic work planning and implementation of strategies aligned to provision of
quality PrEP in MCH, Maternal testing/retesting, EID testing and ART management for pregnant &
Lactating mother and their exposed infants.
• Coordinate program and district/site team’s implementation of Integrated EPI/EID outreaches
• Work with the Locum Community & PSS advisor to ensure standardized appointment tracking & Return to Care systems, Treatment literacy & PSS support
for pregnant & Lactating mother in care.
• Support Viral load & quality of care monitoring and Viral load non-suppression/treatment failure
management for pregnant and Lactating mothers in
care.
• Work with the locum Logistics advisor and cluster team to ensure optimal availability of ARVs for
pregnant and lactating mothers and exposed infants., HIV testing & viral load kits, Quality of Care
commodities for access to
• AHD, Cancer Cervix and NCD screening, monitoring and management services.
• Participate in routine data analysis, performance review and data usage to inform quality improvement initiatives for pregnant and Lactating mothers and their exposed
infants.
• Spearhead development of master concepts, costed work plans and Activity reports as per stipulated
timelines.
• Contribute to documentation of best PMTCT/EID best learnings, success stories and abstracts in the supported
districts/region.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or coordinated by the supervisor Required Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor of Medicine & General Surgery or Diploma in Clinical Medicine with Project management/Masters in Public Health as an added advantage
• Recent work experience of a minimum of five years with HIV/TB programs
• Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in Uganda.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Computer proficiency in word, excel and power point

All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research
Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
The application deadline is Tuesday, 16th May 2025 at 05:00 pm. Strictly two documents combined in one PDF
are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOUR APPLYING FOR AND PREFERRED REGION/LOCATION
IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to follow application guidelines and any attempts of influencing
the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification