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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges.

Technical Officer, Care and Treatment

Description:

The Technical Officer will be responsible for providing regional strategic direction in care and treatment, mentorship, coaching and regular updates to service providers in the area of both pediatric and adult HIV care and treatment, PMTCT and TB/HIV. They will be responsible for working closely with the service providers to ensure that the quality of care is sustained across the program as defined by the MOH quality standards.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic direction in HIV care and treatment program in liaison with the Associate Director and Senior Technical Officer
  • Provide mentorship, coaching and updates to service providers at the CCC/MCH/TB clinics to offer patients quality care and treatment services according to the national guidelines and standards.
  • Supporting accelerated HIV care and treatment efforts directed towards increasing enrolment of HIV infected children and adolescents
  • Ensure that project-supported clinical care activities at ART/PMTCT/TB sites conform to Kenya National HIV care and treatment guidelines and the project standards.
  • Support the service providers by recommending relevant treatment and care for the patients with opportunistic infections and recommend initiation of ART treatment in accordance with the MOH recommended guidelines.
  • Spearheading continuous quality improvement (CQI) implementation in supported facilities
  • Partnering with MOH County and Sub County teams in offering orientation training and technical updates to service providers
  • Liaise with other project staff working in the community to address issues of defaulter tracing, HIV prevention and addressing other social determinants of health to mitigate the impact of those affected and infected by HIV.
  • Support facilities to institute differentiated care, and systems for inter and intra facility referrals.
  • Writing and evaluating relevant reports as part of the routine project reporting and accountability requirements
  • In collaboration with the facility management, establish facility Multidisciplinary teams and ensure their functionality.
  • Participate in the development of quarterly and annual plans and activity reports.
  • Ensure the documentation of appropriate services rendered to the patients is done in the relevant service registers.
  • Participate in data review at facility and regional level and support data for decision making at project, county and facility levels

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:

  • Knowledge of Adult, Pediatric and Adolescent HIV and AIDS care and treatment, PMTCT, TB/HIV, reproductive health, family planning, public health.
  • Ability to provide a wide range of clinical services and capable of effectively transference of skills, effective communication.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer software skills for word processing.
  • Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume workload.
  • Ability to lead and work in teams to accomplish given tasks and performance targets

Qualifications:

  • Holders of MPH with 3-5 years or a Relevant degree (Medical doctor, Nursing, BSC clinical medicine) with 5-7 Years or a Diploma/Higher National Diploma with 7-9 years’ experience from an institution recognized by the respective registration bodies and must by duly registered by the relevant medical bodies . Training will be an added advantage. Additional training in HIV management, care and treatment both pediatric and adult, PMTCT, QA/QI, Standard MOH tools and rational ART use is an added advantage.

 

  • At least 2-3 years’ experience working in a busy health facility offering HIV Comprehensive care and treatment services and/or working in a HIV program. Demonstrable knowledge of HIV knowledge and the various interventions being offered to prevent and control the morbidity and mortality arising from the infection will be an added advantage.

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FHI 360 (formerly Family Health International) is a nonprofit human development organization based in North Carolina. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. Established in 1971, the organization has long managed in projects relating to family planning and reproductive health. In 1986 the organization began a worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. FHI's research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week FHI 360 FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges.

Technical Officer, Care and Treatment

Description:The Technical Officer will be responsible for providing regional strategic direction in care and treatment, mentorship, coaching and regular updates to service providers in the area of both pediatric and adult HIV care and treatment, PMTCT and TB/HIV. They will be responsible for working closely with the service providers to ensure that the quality of care is sustained across the program as defined by the MOH quality standards.Job Summary / Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic direction in HIV care and treatment program in liaison with the Associate Director and Senior Technical Officer
  • Provide mentorship, coaching and updates to service providers at the CCC/MCH/TB clinics to offer patients quality care and treatment services according to the national guidelines and standards.
  • Supporting accelerated HIV care and treatment efforts directed towards increasing enrolment of HIV infected children and adolescents
  • Ensure that project-supported clinical care activities at ART/PMTCT/TB sites conform to Kenya National HIV care and treatment guidelines and the project standards.
  • Support the service providers by recommending relevant treatment and care for the patients with opportunistic infections and recommend initiation of ART treatment in accordance with the MOH recommended guidelines.
  • Spearheading continuous quality improvement (CQI) implementation in supported facilities
  • Partnering with MOH County and Sub County teams in offering orientation training and technical updates to service providers
  • Liaise with other project staff working in the community to address issues of defaulter tracing, HIV prevention and addressing other social determinants of health to mitigate the impact of those affected and infected by HIV.
  • Support facilities to institute differentiated care, and systems for inter and intra facility referrals.
  • Writing and evaluating relevant reports as part of the routine project reporting and accountability requirements
  • In collaboration with the facility management, establish facility Multidisciplinary teams and ensure their functionality.
  • Participate in the development of quarterly and annual plans and activity reports.
  • Ensure the documentation of appropriate services rendered to the patients is done in the relevant service registers.
  • Participate in data review at facility and regional level and support data for decision making at project, county and facility levels
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:
  • Knowledge of Adult, Pediatric and Adolescent HIV and AIDS care and treatment, PMTCT, TB/HIV, reproductive health, family planning, public health.
  • Ability to provide a wide range of clinical services and capable of effectively transference of skills, effective communication.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer software skills for word processing.
  • Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume workload.
  • Ability to lead and work in teams to accomplish given tasks and performance targets
Qualifications:
  • Holders of MPH with 3-5 years or a Relevant degree (Medical doctor, Nursing, BSC clinical medicine) with 5-7 Years or a Diploma/Higher National Diploma with 7-9 years’ experience from an institution recognized by the respective registration bodies and must by duly registered by the relevant medical bodies . Training will be an added advantage. Additional training in HIV management, care and treatment both pediatric and adult, PMTCT, QA/QI, Standard MOH tools and rational ART use is an added advantage.
 
  • At least 2-3 years’ experience working in a busy health facility offering HIV Comprehensive care and treatment services and/or working in a HIV program. Demonstrable knowledge of HIV knowledge and the various interventions being offered to prevent and control the morbidity and mortality arising from the infection will be an added advantage.
2017-05-20

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