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Malaria/ Global Health Security Advisor

Jhpiego Uganda

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NGO, NPO & Charity UGX Confidential
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2 days ago
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Job Description/Requirements

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field. Fellowship in advanced field epidemiology is preferred 
  • Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in implementing and/or managing GHS/malaria programs in urban settings in Uganda 


  • Lead planning and implementation of malaria prevention, diagnosis and case management at community level, public and private health facilities.  
  • Ensure that community malaria activities are planned and implemented in line with the GoU, USG/PMI and WHO guidelines 
  • Lead coordination for malaria efforts at the national, regional, district and community levels through the relevant Technical Working Groups, divisions and other forums 
  • Monitor performance of malaria/GHS indicators, ensure reporting and promote data use 
  • Lead the use of quality improvement approaches in malaria and GHS programming 
  • Lead planning and implementation of strategies to prevent, detect and respond to public health emergencies at community level 
  • Lead response to health emergencies, ensuring swift and coordinated action to mitigate their impact 
  • Strengthen capacity of Target Districts and communities to report health emergencies and diseases of public health concern using the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) framework 
  • Ensure that programs are technically sound and responsive to GoU priorities and needs  
  • Collaborate with Target Districts, private sector and community organizations to align GHS and Malaria interventions with policy priorities and global best practices 
  • Conceptualize, design, and develop plans for seamless integration and implementation of activities/initiatives in alignment global IHR standards, JEE metrics, and GoU and USAID priorities  
  • Lead the development of project Malaria/GHS reports, presentations, abstracts and other documentation to disseminate project outputs and outcomes 
  • Actively engage in networks and forums to support GoU GHS/Malaria priorities and promote involvement of multiple government sectors, donors, and the private sector in Global Health Security/Malaria related initiatives.  


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