SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- USAID/Uganda - HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Specialist
- Notice Date
- 6/7/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561990
— All Other Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Uganda USAID-Kampala, Dept. of State, Washington, DC, 20521-2190
- ZIP Code
- 20521-2190
- Solicitation Number
- 617-0000-04-003
- Response Due
- 7/7/2004
- Archive Date
- 7/22/2004
- Point of Contact
- Grace Nakaddu, Contract Specialist, Phone 256-41-387387, Fax 2546-41-387292, - Roger Heller, Executive Officer, Phone 256-41-387389, Fax 256-41-387292,
- E-Mail Address
-
gnakaddu@usaid.gov, rheller@usaid.gov
- Description
- 1. Position Title: HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Specialist. 2. Market Value: GS-14 Equivalent ($73,467- 95,508). Final compensation will be based upon the candidate past salary history and work experience. 3. Place of Performance: USAID/Uganda, Kampala. 4. Period of Performance: An initial two year contract with an option for an additional extension depending on continuance of need, demonstrated performance and availability of funds. 5. The technical scope and management responsibilities of the program are complex, requiring the services of a highly qualified physician with strong technical skills in HIV/AIDS treatment and quality assurance. Education: Medical Doctor; a masters degree equivalent preferably in social sciences, public health, or a related development field is a plus. 6. Experience and knowledge: At least two years of experience working internationally in the design and implementation of HIV/AIDS programs with demonstrated technical expertise and skills in developing quality assurance systems/programs. Demonstrated experience and knowledge about the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients including the provision of antiretroviral therapy. Experience working with senior level host government personnel and/or non-government organizations. Experience in coordinating programs with bilateral and multilateral donors such as the UN agencies as well as public sector and NGOs entities. Knowledge and experience in monitoring the results of HIV/AIDS activities. 7. Skills and Abilities: Strong computer and writing skills, able to produce concise reports and utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and graphic programs. Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with a wide range of partners in a complex cultural and bureaucratic environment. Ability to work effectively on a team. Notice to Applicants: The USAID reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant?s past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. Introduction: USAID Uganda seeks top hire a U. S. citizen or third country national to serve as technical advisor for its HIV/AIDS programs that specialize in HIV/AIDS clinical care and treatment and in developing quality assurance systems for care and treatment programs. The Advisor will be housed within the USAID Health, HIV/AIDS, and Education Team (Strategic Objective 8 team), providing technical advice to USAID and its implementing partners to enhance the quality of USAID-supported HIV/AIDS clinical care and treatment programs. The HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Specialist is expected to complete assigned duties with little direct supervision while managing and providing technical support to the USAID funded HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Quality Assurance Program, PMTCT activities and for other USAID-supported HIV/AIDS clinical care and treatment programs as required. This individual reports directly to the Senior HIV/AIDS Technical Advisor, the HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Specialist shall: 1. Ensure high quality is maintained within all USAID-supported programs for HIV/AIDS treatment, clinical and palliative care and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission by providing technical support and monitoring results. This will involve identifying and procuring technical assistance as required, promoting collaboration between public and private sector agencies, and monitoring the achievement of results. 2. Provide technical advice to and manage USAID-supported programs including the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation; Hospice Uganda and other activities as assigned. 3. Design and manage a new quality assurance activity with the Ministry of Health to maintain the quality of ART service delivery in both public and private sector sites nation-wide. 4. Facilitate coordination for HIV/AIDS treatment, clinical and palliative care programs. Collaborate with the Partnership Committee for HIV/AIDS, the National ARV Committee, the Ugandan AIDS Commission, and the Ministry of Health to promote coordination and adoption of sound technical approaches for the effective delivery of HIV/AIDS treatment, clinical and palliative care services. In addition, collaborate with all U.S. Government agencies supporting the implementation of the President?s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. 5. Ensure that information is disseminated, analyzed and collected through management information systems of USAID-supported collaborating agencies and national surveys to enhance the management and to monitor the impact of HIV/AIDS treatment, clinical and palliative care programs. For detailed scope of work and evaluation criteria, please send email to gnakaddu@usaid.gov, copy, rheller@usaid.gov
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAID/Uganda, Plot 42 Nakasero Road, Kampala
- Zip Code: 7856
- Country: Kampala
- Zip Code: 7856
- Record
- SN00599159-W 20040609/040607211521 (fbodaily.com)
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