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Job: Program Officers
Employer: Centre for
Health Solutions
Ref: 008/CHS/PO/2011
Location: Nyeri Kenya
Reports to: Regional
Coordinator, Central North
Overall Job Function:
A key member of the CHS program team
involved in the implementation of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services.
Specifically, the Program Officer is responsible for on-site mentoring and
implementation of Prevention, Care and Treatment activities at CHS supported
sites.
Major duties and responsibilities:
- To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of Care and Treatment services at CHS-supported sites
- To provide clinical support to project sites on HIV care and treatment, with particular emphasis on ART management
- To conduct clinical training of clinical staff on HIV/AIDS care and treatment
- To provide on-site clinical mentoring on HIV/AIDS care and treatment to project staff
- To provide on-going supervision of Prevention, Care and Treatment programs in assigned sites
- To conduct periodic Joint supportive supervision with PHMT/PMST/DHMT/DMST.
- To conduct case reviews and targeted training (CMEs) as need arises
- To assist in program monitoring and evaluation including financial monitoring
- To provide support for the institutionalization of PITC services in health facilities
- To assist in strengthening HIV community programs in supported regions.
- To prepare budgets, work plans, reports and other documentation related to the project
Requirements:
- A minimum of diploma in clinical medicine from a recognized institution.
- Training in HIV/AIDS Comprehensive care and support and TB
- Good practical knowledge of delivery of HIV/AIDS clinical care and ART including patient centred management and family support
- Excellent management abilities within multi-disciplinary team, support, training and mentoring skills
- Good use of MS Office packages and office automation solutions
Qualified candidates should send their
application cover letter indicating their salary expectations and current CV
with three professional referees to the Finance and Administration Director, at
vacancies@chskenya.org by 17th October 2011.
Please indicate the title and Reference
number of the position applied for in the subject line of the mail. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead
to automatic disqualification. CHS is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from all who are qualified for the above positions.
