Dreams Officer at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Masaka , Uganda
Job Description
The position holder will support day-to-day implementation of comprehensive DREAMS packages/activities for eligible AGYW through collaborative efforts with District and sub-District structures, and in line with the current GOU and USG funder guidelines
Key Responsibilities
- Build the capacity of the District teams, Facility and community health workers to provide services on DREAMS initiative as per the National guidelines
- Provide technical assistance for DREAMS services through trainings and on site mentorship activities using the national curriculum, guidelines and protocols
- In collaboration with the M&E team, ensure that reporting and documentation of results from the DREAMS implementation is done timely and is of acceptable quality (ensuring accuracy and timeliness), ensuring timely updates of the DREAMS tracker
- Closely coordinate with Ministry of Health and roll out the implementation of DREAMS services.
- Work closely with the project M&E team to ensure regular updates of the DREAMS tracker and accurate and timely reporting.
- Strengthen referral and linkages between health facility and community service delivery points for the identified AGYW.
- Support establishment of community and facility Quality Improvement teams to support implementation of AGYW risk reduction plans.
- Build linkages and strengthen coordination among other DREAM partners in the IDI-supported communities.
- Develop plans and budgets and submit quarterly, annual and ad hoc DREAMS implementation progress reports
- Participate in DREAMS operational research activities involving the project supported health facilities
- Identify and document best practices to continuously guide improvements in DREAMS services delivery.
Person Specification
- A graduate of DREAMS program with a DREAMS ID and at least two years’ work experience as a DREAMS peer within the Masaka Wakiso region is added advantage
- Ability to ride a motor cycle
