Technical Trainer Job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:Technical Trainer
Jobs at:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Deadline of this Job:
not later than 5th February 2018
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
JOB DETAILS:
Background:
The mission of the infectious Diseases institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research, and advanced clinical services. IDI wishes to recruit three competent candidates to fill the following positions in the training department and in another newly acquired project;
Position: Senior Technical Trainer
Classification: Fixed term contract, Full time
Duty Station: Kampala
Vacancy Code: STTX01
Reports to: Head of Training Department (IDI)
Position Summary: The Trainer at IDI has the opportunity through excellent educational skills to support the delivery of exciting training programmes in the areas of Pathogens of security concern, Infection Prevention and Control, HIV, TB, Malaria, and Laboratory monitoring and diagnosis that can influence quality of health care in Uganda and other African countries.
Educational Requirements and Employment Experience:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
- Post-graduate degree /qualification in_ Medicine, Public Health or Infectious Diseases would be an added advantage.
- The candidate should have at least 4 years’ experience in the field of healthcare provider training in resource limited settings.
- S/he should have demonstrated experience in the delivery of health education programs in the field of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, pathogens of security concern and/or other infectious diseases.
- S/he should have demonstrated teaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills including use of adult learning methodology and use of materials
- Familiarity with national health issues in the areas of Ebola (Viral Hemorrhagic Fever) case management is an added advantage
- Experience working in the Ebola treatment unit will be an added advantage
- Registration with the appropriate regulatory authority in Uganda, mandatory
- 5 Training: Provide technical coordination for courses related to prevention and management of emerging infectious diseases such as Viral Hemorrhagic fevers, other pathogens of security concern. Provide care to patients in the IDI clinic.
- Project Management: Ensure that milestones for assigned projects are met through effective planning. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to comply with project milestones. Compile activity and periodic reports.
Excellent spoken and written English, Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills, Good report writing and technical skills, ; including proficiency with computers.
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Job application procedure
IDI will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, please send their CV5, which should include details E of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/ testimonials and address of three (3% Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 5th February 2018. (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug and let's save the environment).
Key Notes:
- IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
- Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document .
- Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Infectious Diseases Institute -- IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.0. Box 224-18, Kampala, Uganda
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