About the Organisation

Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Uganda (Baylor-Uganda), founded in 2006, is a premier non-governmental organization committed to advancing global health security through high-quality HIV, tuberculosis (TB), reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services. As one of the largest HIV programs for children and adolescents in Africa, Baylor-Uga

da is nationally recognized for its impactful work. The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting professional development and community empowerment. With a research-driven service delivery model, Baylor-Uganda continuously improves healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices. For more information, visit www.baylor-uganda.org.

Job Summary

The HIV/TB Care and Treatment Specialist will coordinate and oversee cluster-based HIV and TB program operations, enhancing the quality, coverage, and outcomes of services at facility and community levels. The role involves empowering local authority (LA) health teams through training, on-the-job mentoring, and quality improvement (QI) initiatives to strengthen HIV and TB service delivery.

Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities

Offer technical support for the design, implementation, and evaluation of HIV and TB care programs, including Case Management, COT, Pediatric, and Adolescent HIV services
Collaborate with program supervisors and component advisors to support HIV/TB teams, including eMTCT-MCH Officers, HTS/Prevention Officers, Community Health Systems Strengthening Officers, Supply Chain Officers, and Care & Treatment Officers
Assist Supply Chain Officers, local governments, and facility teams in ensuring effective management of commodities supporting the HIV/TB 95-95-95 cascade
Participate in performance assessment meetings at regional, LA, cluster, and facility levels to monitor program progress and impact
Contribute to the development and review of LA’s annual work plans and budgets with technical input on HIV/TB, COT, and Case Management interventions
Collaborate with implementing partners at national and subnational levels to increase access to and impact of adult, pediatric, and adolescent HIV/TB services
Analyze data to support HIV/TB program planning, monitoring, and reporting
Strengthen LA and technical assistance teams’ capacity to support facilities in providing integrated HIV/TB and chronic care services aligned with Ministry of Health requirements
Implement QI methodologies to identify and address gaps in HIV/TB services
Develop and maintain a network of QI coaches at regional and LA levels to support facility improvements
Ensure timely and high-quality program reporting to meet donor, government, and organizational requirements
Collaborate with the Research Directorate to document best practices, conduct implementation science, and support abstract and manuscript development
Monitor and support the proper use of subgrants to achieve performance targets
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent
Master’s degree in Public Health, HIV/AIDS, or TB Clinical Management (MPH preferred)
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in HIV/AIDS and TB clinical services and program implementation
Key Skills:
- Strong technical expertise in HIV and TB program management and quality improvement methodologies
- Ability to mentor and build capacity of healthcare teams
- Excellent coordination, data analysis, and report writing skills
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders at local and national levels
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills