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THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (TASO UGANDA)
EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VA No.TASO-2016-HR/5
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), was founded to contribute to the process of
preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and
communities affected by HIV infection and disease. TASO requires the services of dedicated,
competent, innovative and results oriented persons for employment on a contract basis for the posts
below;
1. Job Title REF:TS/HR/PM-CD 08
Duty Station:
Reports to:
Finance Manager (1 Vacancy)
Kampala-TASO Grants Management Unit
Project Coordinator- Grants Management Unit
Main Purpose of the Job
Ensure that the Project’s financial resources are adequate, well managed and properly utilized and
accounted for during the implementation of the planned activities according to the set procedures and
guidelines of MOFPED and Global Fund
Key Outputs
1. Financial and Accounting procedures in place
2. Periodic work plans and budgets in place as required
3. Financial returns Consolidated
4. Consolidated Cash Flow projections in place
5. Accountability statements produced
6. Financial management system maintained
7. Capacity of CSOs built to enable them manage the funds disbursed to them
8. Input in the training modules for CSOs provided.
9. Project representation at relevant meetings and fora done.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Facilitate and co-ordinate development and maintenance of a sound financial management
system for the Project.
2. Ensure total adherence to the system by all finance and accounts personnel at various levels,
and by users of financial resources
3. Contribute to the periodic updating and review of the effectiveness of internal control systems
4. Co-ordinate the preparation of the budgets and ensure that the Project exercises budgetary
control
5. Approve expenditures up to the prescribed limits, and in accordance with existing policies and
regulations
6. Develop or adopt the appropriate budgetary performance reports/return formats, and ensure
that they are applied by the relevant staff.
7. Offer technical advice to management and prescribe feasible solutions whenever need arises
8. Efficiently and effectively manage the Project’s financial resources in conformity with the
financial and accounting policies and regulations
9. Contribute to the Project’s strategic planning process by providing necessary inputs in areas
of expertise and responsibility
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10. Ensure timely compilation and submission of statutory financial returns and related financial
management reports.
11. Ensure satisfactory liquidity management of the Project by taking appropriate actions
12. Ensure timely submission of financial statements/returns and avail all records to internal and
external auditors
13. Ensure the provision of timely and satisfactory responses to all auditors’ queries and/or
comments.
14. Provide effective leadership to subordinates, and ensure teamwork among them
15. Identify and address weaknesses in the financial management practices of Global Fund sub
recipient.
16. Prepare and submit periodic reports as required
Special Knowledge
1. Proven knowledge of donor financial accounting procedures
2. Knowledge of Healthcare related work preferably HIV
3. Knowledge of Global Fund Financial Management and Accounting principles
Key Skills
1. Planning, budgeting, reporting and auditing skills
2. Excellent management and administrative skills
3. Good Inter-personal skills
4. Good communication skills
5. Good negotiation skills
6. Knowledge and proficiency in accounting software e.g. Navision
Other Qualities/Attributes
1. Strong integrity
2. Honesty
3. Confidentiality
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS – Finance Manager
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Finance and Accounts or Masters in Business Administration or Full professional
qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA
Minimum Experience and Exposure
8 years’ work experience in Finance, Accounting or Auditing, 4 of which should have been at senior
managerial levels in similar Projects
2. Job Title: REF: TS/HR/PM 09 Psychosocial Services Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
Duty station:
Soroti
Reports to:
Centre Manager
Directly Supervises:
Counsellors
Clients’ Relations Officer
Main Purpose of the Job
To supervise and coordinate the provision of all psychosocial services at TASO Centre of Excellence
and Public Health Facilities and promote care, treatment and support programs in accordance to the
set procedures, policies, regulations, guidelines, standards and targets.
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Key Outputs
1. Plans and budgets for psychosocial department at the Centre
2. Psychosocial components of Care, Treatment and Support services are well-coordinated at
TASO centre and PHFs
3. HIV Prevention activities well-coordinated and monitored
4. Human resources and other resources in the department managed
5. Quality of service delivery ensured
6. Policies, guidelines, procedures, standards and regulations adhered too
7. HSS Psychosocial activities well-coordinated and implemented
8. Periodic reports written, reviewed and submitted on time
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop, harmonize and manage departmental work plans and budgets
2. Supervise and monitor implementation of department activities
3. Lead the provision of care, treatment and support services to PLHIV at the Facilities and
communities.
4. Provide guidance to implementation of HIV prevention services
5. Coordinate center clinics and community outreach activities
6. Lead the mapping and identification of OVC Households
7. Plan, supervise and monitor provision of comprehensive OVC services
8. Plan, supervise and monitor implementation of ARV delivery at the center and Community
9. Ensure an updated Pre-ART Register.
10. Conduct psychosocial HSS activities at PHFs
11. Ensure effective follow-up of clients both at TASO centers and PHFs to improve client
retention in care
12. Ensure all HIV Positive individuals are linked into care, treatment and support services
13. Provide support to the Centre Manager on partnership issues related to counselling,
community and social support activities and psychosocial activities.
14. Ensure compliance to the set TASO standards, procedures and guidelines in the delivery of
counselling services.
15. Carry out performance planning, review and appraisals for the subordinates staff in the
department
16. Conduct quarterly programmatic reviews of counselling and manage smooth transitions as
staffs are rotated in the different service arms.
17. Ensure effective documentation of psychosocial activities and success stories
18. Prepare, review and submit periodic reports on psychosocial activities as required
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Sciences, Education, SWSA,
Development Studies, Community and Adult Education, Community Psychology, or Guidance and
Counselling
Additional Training Necessary: Post graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management,
HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate, Supervision skills and TOT in community care.
Special knowledge required
1. Trends and developments in HIV Counselling programming
2. Rights of PLHIV
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Minimum Experience and Exposure:
7 years’ experience in a HIV/AIDS counseling work, 2
of which should have been in a supervisory position
Key Skills: Counselling skills, motorcycle riding, Leadership skills, supervisory skills, Computer
skills
Other Qualities/Attributes: Integrity, Emotional control, Confidentiality, Empathy, patience, ability
to work under mental and physical stress
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Job Title ref: TS/HR/PM-CD 10
Duty Station :
Reports to
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Directly Supervises:
Pharmacy Technician (3 Vacancies)
TASO Gulu (1) Tororo (1) and Jinja (1)
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Nurse Dispensers
Main Purpose of the Job
To ensure that the service provision complies to set pharmaceutical procedures, regulations and
standards
Key Outputs
1. TASO Clients provided with drugs as prescribed
2. Dispensers supervised and supported
3. Protocols on drug use observed
4. Drug stores and inventory controlled
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Participate in planning and budgeting for the medical department
2. Dispense prescribed drugs to TASO clients and staff
3. Counsel clients and staff on drug indications/contraindications, dosage, drug interactions, and
side effects.
4. Provide appropriate pharmaceutical information to TASO clients and staff.
5. Oversee the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications from the pharmacy.
6. Provide technical guidance and training to Dispensers and other staff involved in giving out
drugs
7. Collect and document information on adverse drug reactions
8. Appraise and technically support subordinates
9. Establish and maintain good methods and manner of storage and recordkeeping systems to
provide for safekeeping of pharmaceuticals.
10. Follow established TASO policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality
improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
11. Prepare and submit periodic reports on the pharmaceutical services of the Centre
Special Knowledge
1. Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper
administration.
2. Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
3. Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical
drugs.
4. Computer knowledge
Key Skills
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1. Basic counselling skills
2. Communication skills
Other Qualities/Attributes
1. Integrity
2. Emotional Control
3. Confidentiality
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
Pharmacy Technician
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Diploma in Pharmacy Technology
Minimum Experience and Exposure: 3 years in a busy drug dispensing environment
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Job title: REF: TS/HR/PM 11
Duty stations:
Reports to:
Nurse Dispenser (3 vacancies)
TASO Masindi (1), Mulago (1) and Jinja (1)
Pharmacy Technician
Main Purpose of the Job
To give support in the provision of quality pharmaceutical services to TASO clients and staff.
Key Outputs
 TASO clients and staff provided with drugs and other medical supplies as prescribed and well
prepacked after adequate drug counseling.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Prepacking of drugs in Pharmacy
2. Preparing and organizing the Pharmacy
3. Ensure that drugs are relocated to appropriate storage cabinets in the Pharmacy at the
end of the clinic
4. Ensure that drugs are properly coded in the patients’ prescription card
5. Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks left
6. Dispense drugs under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician according to patients’
prescription card
7. Pack and label liquid and other preparations in dispensable containers.
8. Participate in Provision of health education to TASO clients on drug use.
9. Participate in planning and budgeting for department
10. Any other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Technician
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS – ENROLLED NURSE
Minimum Academic Qualifications: Certificate in Enrolled Nursing from a recognized institution
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Job title: REF: TS/HR/PM 12
Duty stations:
Medical Officers (7 Vacancies)
TASO Rukungiri (1), Masaka (1), Soroti (2), Tororo (1),
Masindi (1) and Gulu (1)
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Reports to:
Directly Supervises:
Medical Coordinator
None
Functionally Supports:
 Clinical Services Supervisor
 Clinical Officers
 Nurses
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide medical care and health education to TASO clients
Key Outputs
1. Medical care provided
2. Medical knowledge on HIV/AIDS care provided to Clinic staff
3. Health workers trained
4. Technical support to nurses and clinicians provided
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Participate in the drawing and implementation of Centre medical work plans and budget.
2. Provide information to clients, aimed at reducing their vulnerability to AIDS and other HIV
related diseases and infections through health education.
3. Provide medical care to TASO clients and staff
4. Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness and sensitizations in the communities
5. Participate in training of health workers from communities and other institutions
6. Provide technical support to Clinical Services Supervisor, Clinical Officer Field Services,
Clinical Officers, Nurses, Counsellors and Field Officer.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
Medical Officer
Minimum Academic Qualification
 Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBChB)
Minimum Experience and Exposure:
3 years of medical service
Special Knowledge
HIV management
Key Skills
1. Ability to communicate medical facts to non-medical personnel
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Computer skills
Other Qualities/Attributes
1. Integrity
2. Emotional control
3. Confidentiality
4. Team player
5. Ability to work under mental and physical stress
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6. Innovativeness
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Job title: REF: TS/HR/PM 13
Duty stations:
Clinical Officers (13 Vacancies)
TASO Rukungiri (1), Mbarara (2) Masaka (3), Jinja (1),
Entebbe (1), Mbale (2), Masindi (2) and Gulu (1)
Reports to:
Medical Coordinator
Main Purpose of the Job: To provide medical care and health education to TASO clients and staff
Key Outputs
1. Assessment of pain and pain management basing on the analgesic ladder
2. Provide health talks about QIs,
3. Conduct triaging of clients in clinic,
4. Manage clinical sessions
5. Take history of patients’ illnesses
6. Carry out medical examinations,
7. Conduct medical investigations,
8. Screening and management of STIs
9. Make follow up of patients
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Offer clinical services that meet national, international and TASO standards received by
clients and staff
2. Administer drugs and other medical supplies appropriately to clients and staff
3. Adhere to set standards and procedures to offer clinical services
4. Manage and support ART facility / community activities
5. Provide necessary information to clients and staff
6. Provide information during the Planning and budgeting period
7. Conduct and attend CMEs
8. Follow SOPs and guidelines
9. Updating registers, TB, ART, FP, EMTCT etc.
10. Monitoring of TB patients at the centre and communities.
11. Adhere to Standard operating procedures.
12. Carry out hospital visits
13. Promote QI project in the department
14. Follow standards and guidelines for ART delivery and support in the community
15. Organize/mobilization of community members
16. Monitor and document adverse reaction
17. Review sessions clinically
18. Carry out pphlebotomy sample for CD4 chemistry
19. Conduct case conferencing
20. Conduct health talks to clients
21. HCT pre-test and post-test, HBHCT,
22. Carry out home care.
23. Follow up of key populations to start on ART
24. Manager STIs in key populations
Special knowledge required
1. Knowledge and skills on current guidelines
2. Drugs combinations
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Drugs contra indications
Drugs and medical administration
How to ssupport community activities
Mmanagerial skills of community activities
ART guidelines
ART administration
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
1. Clinical Officer’s Diploma,
2. Registered with Allied Health Professsional Council
Minimum Experience and Exposure:
One year experience
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: clinic officer
Minimum Academic Qualifications
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Job title: REF: TS/HR/PM 14
Laboratory Technologist (2 Vacancies)
Duty stations:
TASO Jinja (1) and Soroti (1)
Reports to:
Medical Coordinator
Directly Supervises:
Laboratory Technicians
Main Purpose of the Job
To timely manage sample processing and testing on all the samples received in accordance with set
policies and standards with ability to operate all various types of laboratory equipment.
Key Outputs
1. Laboratory budget developed and implemented
2. Laboratory services managed
3. Laboratory investigations as requested carried out
4. Health education to TASO clients provided
5. Quality control of laboratory reagents and equipment maintained
6. Laboratory reagents and supplies purchased
7. Safety of laboratory equipment’s and implement safety measures maintained
8. Capacity of health centers in specified built
9. Laboratory Quality Management System managed
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Participate in center work plans and budgets
2. List the items and reagents needed to achieve the planned activities
3. Testing samples for CD4, Hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and other
routine tests as may be requested including carrying out of proficiency testing
4. Observe QA/QC while performing all laboratory procedures with high maintenance of
laboratory equipments.
5. Request for laboratory supplies and participating in inventory and stock taking
6. Reading fridge and room temperatures and charting them in addition to preparation of
working reagents where necessary
7. Prepare the patient for sampling
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8. Collect the right sample from the right patient at the right time
9. Carry out the test procedures correctly, accurately and timely
10. Record and report results according to SOPs
11. List topics of relevance
12. Identify target group
13. Identify teaching aids
14. Participate in EQA and IQA
15. Monitor and interpret QC date to benefit the laboratory
16. Keep record of QC data as per procedures and
17. Fill and maintain QC logs
18. Carry out client interviews
19. Participate in writing and updating SOPs
20. Make specifications of required HIV test kits and other laboratory supplies and reagents
to be procured, and carry out verifications of the supplies and reagents delivered
21. Monitor inventory levels and order materials and supplies in accordance with established
TASO policies and procedures
22. Monitor the usage of laboratory supplies
23. Properly and accurately use of PPE
24. Participate in writing a safety manual
25. Follow laboratory safety guidelines
26. Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste
27. Maintain a clean and safe working environment
28. Keep record of all incidences in the laboratory
29. Demarcate emergency exits
30. Follow standard laboratory formulas and procedures including safety guidelines, the use
of personal protective equipment and awareness of blood- borne pathogens as
emphasized by the Uganda National Laboratory Policy
31. Monitor the functionality of laboratory equipment and ensure that they are in good
working condition
32. Maintain quality assurance and control in the laboratory
33. Maintain security of laboratory specimens and samples
34. Carry out mentorship of lower cadre, stand ins and student attatchees
35. Keep abreast with the current laboratory techniques and protocols
36. In service laboratory training
37. Carry out and document proficiency testing
38. Develop a career development plan
39. Keep record of every professional award achieved
40. Carry mentorship to in-service laboratory personnel attached to the site
41. Participate in laboratory improvement program in the laboratory
42. Document all activities carried out using relevant MOH tools
43. Make and submit periodic reports to the Medical Coordinator and to the Laboratory
Services Specialist
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Laboratory Technologist
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with a bias in either clinical chemistry,
Microbiology and Hematology. GCLP and CLP training will be an added advantage.
Minimum Experience and Exposure
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3 years of laboratory work experience in HIV research based organization is required and registered
with the AHPC
Special Knowledge
1. Clinical laboratory practices
2. Laboratory diagnosis techniques
3. Basic facts about HIV/AIDS
4. HIV/AIDS Care policies and procedures
5. Ability to perform complete range of laboratory functions is required
Key Skills
1. Laboratory Technology skills
2. Computer skills
3. Stores management skills
4. Counselling skills
Other Qualities/Attributes
1. Integrity
2. Confidentiality
3. Empathy
4. Patience
8. Job title: REF: TS/HR/PM 15
Duty stations:
Nurses (10 Vacancies)
TASO Rukungiri (2), Masaka (1), Entebbe (1), Soroti
(3) and Tororo (2) and Masindi (1)
Medical Coordinator
Reports to:
Key Outputs
1. Provide nursing care that meets national, international and TASO standards to all TASO
clients
2. Attend to Clients in timely manner
3. Work towards improving Clients’ knowledge on HIV/AIDS\
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Draw and implement Centre medical plans and budget
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ART Monitoring
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Develop medical work plan and budget
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implement centre medical work plan and budgets
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Set individual, team and departmental targets
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Evaluate attainment of targets periodically
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Triage clients coming to the clinic
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Provide treatment to clients aimed at reducing vulnerability to diseases and
infections
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Report clients attended to
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Fill MIS forms
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Follow drug code lists when prescribing drugs
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Manage clients flow in the clinic
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Provide medical services to clients as per current treatment guidelines
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Maintain and uphold the appointment systems
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Improvise for innovativeness in management of clients at the clinic
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Adhere to the departmental work plan
Conduct health education to clients
Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness and sensitization of communities
Train community workers and other resourceful persons
Foster effective communication skills at the clinic
Link clients to support groups
Distribute risk reduction kits eg condoms
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Carry out CMEs
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Participate in QI Projects
Perform nursing techniques and procedures as requested and prescribed by doctors
and clinicians
Summarize nursing techniques and procedures
Summarize national and international standards and procedures followed by nurses
Perform all duties and services in full compliance with set national and international
standards and procedures
Monitor patients flow preparation of examination rooms and taking of vital signs of
patients
Prescribe drugs when necessary
Dispense drugs and other medical items according to prescription
Carry out training of health workers from communities and other institutions
Attend general and staff meetings
Carry out home visits
Attend to clients in sick bay
Attend to children in child pray center
Refer clients to seek other medical attention
Special Knowledge
 Current HIV trends
 Management of HIV/AIDS
 Pprevention , treatment and diagnosis of HIV / AIDS
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Diploma in Nursing / Comprehensive Nursing,
Registered with nurses and midwives council
Additional Training Necessary
Training in Counselling
Training in HIV/AIDS care and support
Minimum Experience and Exposure:
2 years’ experience in clinical nursing services
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Job title: REF: TS/HR/PM 16
DHSS Medical Officer (1 Vacancy)
Duty stations:
TASO Tororo (1)
Reports To:
DHSS Focal Person/Medical Coordinator
Supervisees:
None
Functionally supports:
Clinical team at Public Health Facilities
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Main Purpose of the Job
To provide medical care and health education to Public Health Facilities (PHFs)
Key Outputs
1. Program medical work plans and budget drawn and formulated
2. Medical services to PHF provided
3. Medical knowledge on HIV/AIDS care to Clinic staff provided
4. Technical support to DHSS Clinical team provided
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop work plans for better guidance during the budgeting process
2. Provide guidance during the budgeting process
3. Inform PHF about donor allowables and none allowables
4. Ensure availability of medical supplies
5. Participate in requisitioning for medical supplies from stores
6. Monitor utilization of medical supplies
7. Provide information to PHF Clients, aimed at reducing their vulnerability to AIDS and
other HIV related diseases and infections through health education. Provide support to
TASO Clients and Staff on the same
8. Counsel and educate patients and families regarding diagnosis and management plans
9. Define the need for appropriate follow-up based on age, diagnosis, and psychosocial
issues
10. Develop written patient instructions appropriate to the clinical situation and
caregiver/patient comprehension
11. Provide medical care to PHF Clients and support TASO Clients/Staff as well
12. Utilize potential outcome measures for evaluating the effectiveness of the management
plan (e.g. test of cure for STDs)
13. Manage transfers and referral od clients to other PHFs whenever necessary
14. Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness and sensitizations at PHFs and in the communities
15. Partcipate in trainings of PHF health workers
16. Evaluate nursing care given to the clients
17. Evaluate necessary areas of improvement highlighted in the work of the nurses and
clinicians
18. Give support to Nurses and Clinicians in case conferencing difficult cases
19. Participate in appraisals for the Nurses and Clinicians
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Medical Officer (DHSS)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Academic Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBChB)
Minimum Experience and Exposure
Three (3) years of medical service
Special Knowledge
1. HIV/ AIDS Management
2. Training and capacity Development
3. District Systems Strengthening
Key Skills
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1. Ability to communicate medical facts to non-medical personnel
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Computer skills
Other Qualities/Attributes
1. Integrity
2. Emotional control
3. Confidentiality
4. Team player
5. Ability to work under mental and physical stress
6. Innovativeness
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Job title: REF: TS/HR/PM 17
DHSS Pharmacy Technician ( 2 Vacancies )
Duty stations:
TASO Tororo (1) and Jinja (1)
Reports to:
Medical Coordinator
Job Title:
DHSS Pharmacy Technician
Reports To:
DHSS Focal Person
Supervisees:
None
Main Purpose of the Job
To take charge of pharmaceutical services at the District health facilities and ensure that the service
provision complies to set pharmaceutical procedures, regulations and standards
Key Outputs
1. Public Health Facility clients with drugs as prescribed provided
2. Pharmaceutical needs for PHFs identified, planned and forecasted
3. Public Health Facility Staff supervised and supported
4. Clinical programs attended to
5. Drug protocols in pharmacy observed
6. Drug stores and inventory managed and controlled
7. Periodic reports prepared and submitted
8. District Health System strengthened
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Dispense prescribed drugs to Public facility clients and support TASO Clients and Staff
2. Follow established TASO policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality
improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
3. Acurately and efficiently prepare presciption orders
4. Verify prescription information and dosage
5. Monitor patient medication compliance and over usage patterns
6. Provide the list of drugs available to prescribers
7. Manage drugs availability at the centre
8. Dispense prescribed drugs to Public Health Facility Clients and support TASO Clients
too
9. Verify prescription information and dosage
10. Monitor medicine over usage patterns
11. Organize medications for Nurse Dispenser to dispense by reading medication orders and
prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions
and other pharmaceutical therapies.
12. Read clients’ charts and prepare the appropriate medication
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13. Answer client questions and troubleshoot/resolve them promptly
14. Assist clients with their drug therapy and pharmacy care issues
15. Promote clients’ drug compliance
16. Plan and forecast medical supplies and drugs
17. Qualify and initiate pharmaceutical procurement
18. Conduct departmental drug budgeting and planning
19. Provide appropriate pharmaceutical information
20. Provide technical guidance and training to dispensers
21. Appraise and support Public Health Facility Pharmacy Staff
22. Distribute roles to expert clients supporting pre packaging
23. Conduct CME to provide up to date information on pharmaceutical products.
24. Pre-pack drugs for Public Health Facility clients and support the TASO Clients too
25. Counsel staff and 20 clients per clinic day on drug interactions
26. Conduct one monthly health talk at service points
27. Dispense presented drugs to clients and staff
28. Collect and document information on adverse drug reactions
29. Counsel clients and staff on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, indications and
contraindications
30. Protect clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
31. Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory
level.
32. Maintain pharmacy inventory by anticipating needed medications and supplies
33. Maintain pharmacy inventory by placing and expediting orders
34. Maintain pharmacy inventory by verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs
35. Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and
regulations.
36. Oversee the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications from the centre
stores to the pharmacy
37. Maintain and establish good methods of drug storage
38. Enter information of clients prescription into the Pharmacy system
39. Do record keeping and monthly stock counts
40. Support pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications
41. Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
42. Inspect and receive pharmaceutical products from suppliers
43. Make proper storage of pharmaceutical products
44. Enforce the use of pharmacy control and monitoring systems
45. Prepare and submit periodic reports on pharmaceutical services
46. Report all drug adverse events.
47. Conduct a monthly physical stock count
48. Generate and submit monthly and bimonthly ARV order report.
49. Support and mentor PHFs on drug ordering and reporting.
50. Mentor PHFs on how to handle expiries and how to minimize losses due to expiry
51. Mentor PHFs on national disposing of drugs
52. Ensure use of pharmacy MOH tools in PHFs e.g. dispensing log
53. Ensure accurate and timely reporting
54. Minimizing stock outs
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: DHSS Pharmacy Technician
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Academic Qualifications
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Diploma in Pharmacy Technology
Minimum Experience and Exposure
Three (3) years in a dispensing
Special Knowledge
1. Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper
administration
2. Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
3. Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical
drugs.
4. Computer knowledge
Key Skills
1. Basic counselling skills
2. Communication skills
Other Qualities/Attributes
1. Integrity
2. Emotional Control
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Job title: REF: TS/HR/PM 18
DHSS Laboratory Technician ( 2 Vacancies )
Duty stations:
TASO Tororo (1) and Mbale (1)
Reports To:
DHSS Focal Person
Supervisees:
None
Main Purpose of the Job
To support PHFs laboratory services, ensure that the services are well planned for ,provided with necessary
resources and implemented in accordance with set policies and standards.
Key Outputs
 Laboratory logistical support for PHFs provided
 Laboratory services at the PHFs managed
 Laboratory investigations on clients and staff carried out
 Health education to PHFs Clients and Support TASO Clients provided
 Laboratory budget developed and implemented
 Quality control of laboratory reagents and equipment maintained
 Laboratory reagents and supplies ordered for
 Safety of the laboratory maintained
 Capacity development promoted
 Laboratory quality management system maintained
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Initiate ordering and supplies of laboratory logistics
2. Manage stock at PHFs
3. Keep DHSS Laboratory rrecords (stock cards, books etc)
4. Monitor expiries and with draw and destroy
5. Ensure external and internal quality assurance
6. Maintain Laboratory equipment and inventory
7. Avail data capturing tools
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8. Ensure quality improvement, SLAMTA and quality assurance
9. Request for logistical support
10. Plan and coordinate PHFs
11. Plan, Budget and review DHSS performance
12. Conduct Joint performance reviews and support visits to DHOs, MTC and DLFP
13. Follow up timely submission for all PHFs report to NMS in time
14. Follow up all district reports to NMS
15. Carryout trainings need assessment for PHFs (Safety training, GCLP)
16. Support the development and implementation of SOPs
17. Adhere to acceptable national algorithms and standards
18. Conduct timely forecasting and planning
19. Draw an up to date laboratory work schedule
20. Manage inventory in regard to laboratory
21. Develop SOPS for procedures and machines
22. Mentor and train stand ins
23. Check the functionality of laboratory equipment and ensure that they are in good
working condition
24. Carry out laboratory testing, using current protocols, procedures, and quality assurance
requirements
25. Ensure that there is high level of precision and accuracy for all the tests conducted
26. Responds to technical and logistical problems encountered in the laboratory in timely
and appropriate manner
27. Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment as required
28. Prepare the patient for sampling
29. Collect the right sample from the right patient at the right time
30. Carry out the test procedures correctly, accurately and timely
31. Harvest blood
32. Record the samples and results
33. Report results according to SOPs
34. Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and
procedures
35. List topics of relevance
36. Identify target groups
37. Identify teaching aids
38. Convey message to audience
39. Allow participants to contribute in discussion
40. Ask questions and probe for understanding
41. Answer questions
42. Provide learning materials
43. Conduct QA and QC programmes
44. Monitor and interpret QC data to benefit the laboratory
45. Keep record of QC data as per procedures
46. Fill and maintain QC logs
47. Carry out client interviews
48. Write and update SOPs
49. List the number of different test reagents
50. Verify all supplies received
51. Keep track record of all items and supplies
52. purchased
53. Monitor consumption by filling the stock card for each item
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54. Requisition items from stores
55. Monitor stock levels by stock taking
56. Make specifications for laboratory items
57. Verify supplied items
58. Inventory management SOP
59. Make specifications of test kits and other laboratory supplies and reagents to be
procured
60. Carry out verifications of the supplies and reagents delivered
61. Verify supplies to and from laboratory and make recommendations to procurement of
laboratory supplies
62. Proper and accurate use of PPE
63. Participate in writing a safety manual
64. Follow laboratory safety guidelines
65. Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste
66. Maintain a clean and safe working environment
67. Keep record of all incidences in the laboratory
68. Follow all laboratory procedures including safety guidelines, the use of personal
protective equipment and awareness of blood- borne pathogens
69. Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste at the facility
70. Carry out mentorship of lower cadres, stand ins and student attachees
71. Keep abreast with the current laboratory techniques and protocols
72. Conduct in service laboratory training
73. Carry out and document proficiency testing
74. Develop a career development plan
75. Keep record of every professional award achieved
76. Conduct laboratory improvement program in the laboratory
77. Document all activities carried out using relevant MOH tools
78. Make periodic reports to MC and Laboratory technologist
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Laboratory Technician (DHSS)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with a bias in either clinical chemistry,
Microbiology and Hematology. GCLP and CLP training will be an added advantage.
Minimum Experience and Exposure
Three (3) years of laboratory work experience in HIV research based organization is required
and registered with the AHPC
Special Knowledge
 Clinical laboratory practices
 Laboratory diagnosis techniques
 Basic facts about HIV/AIDS
 HIV/AIDS Care policies and procedures
 Ability to perform complete range of laboratory functions is required
Key Skills
 Laboratory Technology skills
 Computer skills
 Stores management skills
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
Counselling skills
Other Qualities/Attributes
 Integrity
 Confidentiality
 Empathy
 Patience
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Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume,
copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees including their telephone and
email contacts.
All interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled TASO Application Form which can be down
loaded from the TASO Website at www.tasouganda.org or any TASO Centre
Opening date: 11/07/2016
Closing date: 22/07/2016
Please forward your applications to:
The Director Human Resource & Administration
P.O. BOX 10443,
KAMPALA.
“OR hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital or for
online applications visit
https://cognitoforms.com/TASO1/THEAIDSSUPPORTORGANISATIONTASO
Note: Please firmly staple your papers together, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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