Clinical Supervisor- DIC job at The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Vacancy title:
Clinical Supervisor- DIC

Location: DIC – Kabale District
Number of Positions: One (1)
Reports to: Program Officer/Cluster Team Lead
Supervises: DIC Staff
Deadline for Application: 17th December 2024, 5:00pm

Job Purpose
The Clinical Supervisor will ensure effective linkages across the continuum of HIV services for key populations (KP) affected by HIV. The role includes conducting activities aimed at reducing HIV transmission, improving enrolment, retention in care, and ensuring proper treatment across the HIV continuum of response for KP.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and oversee the supervision of DIC staff, ensuring that expected deliverables are achieved.
• Conduct periodic performance appraisals of DIC staff in collaboration with managers or technical officers.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and resources at the DIC.
• Ensure efficient utilization and proper accountability for resources provided to the DIC.
• Attend HIV prevention-related meetings organized by the activity or collaborating partners.
• Work with community structures to identify key populations, map their locations, assess their HIV risk, and provide a comprehensive prevention and care package.
• Collaborate with the HIV Prevention Specialist, Community Engagement Officer, Prevention Officer, District HIV Prevention Focal Person, and Facility in-charge to develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly work plans for KP/PP activities.
• Support the updating of the KP tracker, PrEP, and relevant HIV prevention registers at the DIC and attached sites.
• Implement quality improvement projects to inform learning and best practices in HIV prevention services for equity populations.
• Scale up innovative approaches and tools to improve the quality of HIV prevention services while remaining cost-effective.
• Participate in weekly program, cluster, and quarterly performance review meetings.
• Organize ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME) for DIC staff.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• Education: Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or equivalent.
• Registration: Active registration with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in clinic or hospital-based services.
• Additional Skills: Experience in HIV/AIDS and ART management is an advantage.
• Other Requirements: Willingness to work and live in rural areas.

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? submit your application now to jobs@jcrc.org.ug
Interested candidates should apply with the following documents:
• A cover letter.
• A CV combined into a single PDF document (maximum of 6 pages).
Applications should be sent to:
The Head of Human Resources
Joint Clinical Research Centre
Plot 101 Lubowa Campus, Off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 17th December 2024, 5:00pm
Note:
• JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Any attempts to influence the recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification.
• Be vigilant against fraudsters posing as JCRC recruiters via WhatsApp or other unofficial channels.

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