JCRC
Position Title: HIV/TB Specialist- Care & Treatment/ QI (1) – Ankole Region
PROJECT SUMMARY:
Local Partner Health Services – North & Southwest Activity is implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) aimed at
supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS
and TB services to the beneficiary population in the 13 districts in Ankole sub-region.
The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The HIV/TB Specialist- Care & Treatment/ QI provide technical support for life-saving HIV/TB activities for the Ankole Region to
ensure integration of quality improvement in health care. The advisor will strengthen and monitor the implementation of systems and
strategies for managing quality improvement initiatives impacting core clinical processes and client access to critical lifesaving services.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Routinely review and analyze site audit tools to improve service quality at facilities.
2. Work with the TAs/Specialists to conduct SQAs to improve quality of services.
3. Working with site teams use the audit tools to schedule visits and client appointments to ensure clients receive all services.
4. Work collaboratively with WITs to review and analyze CQI journals to improve clinical processes and quality of care.
5. Routinely review, analyze site routine client satisfaction data to guide focus areas to improve service quality.
6. Coordinate, merge and synthesize data from RCAs and develop action plans.
7. Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly site performance review meetings & provide technical guidance on change
packages to improve lifesaving indicators.
8. Contribute to the body of knowledge through collaboratively working with the Knowledge Management Advisor in
documentation of lessons learnt, success stories, abstracts and best practices.
9. Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
1. A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Bachelor of surgery, Nursing. A medical related Master’s degree is an added advantage.
2. Experience in comprehensive HIV/AIDS/TB care and support services.
3. At least seven (7) years working experience as medical personnel, with four (4) years program of experience managing QI
initiatives, in a reputable Organization.
4. Good knowledge of project planning management principles, donor guidelines, coupled with strong understanding of HIV
interventions using quality improvement approaches.
5. Competence to build the capacity of health workers in HIV/AIDS programming and quality improvement.
How to apply: 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 Friday 26th June 2026
at 05:00 pm. Strictly one PDF document is required, application letter and CV, mentioning the job title as the subject matter, i.e. Integrated
Health Services Advisor – Ankole Region.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted or considered
