Key Population Clinical Officer

CHS Institute Ltd. is currently sourcing for high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Key Population Clinical Officer in Murang’a county.

Job Summary:

The holder of this position will be responsible for the provision of biomedical, behavioural and structural interventions to Key Populations (KPs) enrolled in the project.  He/she will report to KP Site Coordinator.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure provision of screening and treatment for STI to clients in  a KPs friendly environment
Ensure family planning services are offered to KPs
Ensure promotion, demonstration of correct use and distribution of condoms
Provide Post Exposure Prophylaxis for rape survivors
Ensure HIV positive KPs are enrolled in care and treatment and follow up on treatment outcomes
Ensure facilitation of health education sessions on STIs to FSWs and MSMs
Ensure provision or referral of KPs for risk assessment and risk reduction counselling
Advise patients on health maintenance, disease prevention and provide case management
Ensure functional intra and inter-facility/community referral system for KP services that are not available within the DICE or during outreaches
Ensure maintenance of adequate stocks of drugs as well as safe custody of the drugs and equipment in the clinic
Collect client data and store appropriately

Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all levels
Compile and submit timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the supervisor
Document lessons learnt and challenges to inform program decisions.
Any other duty as assigned by the project

Qualifications

A Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Medical training institute.
Valid registration with Clinical Officers Council
Valid HIV management training
Valid HTS certificate certified by NASCOP is desirable
Should have a minimum 3 years’ experience working in a HIV program
Experience working with KPs is desired
Good oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is desired
Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the reference number as the subject title to reach us by 5.00 PM Wednesday 9 December, 2020. CHS INSTITUTE Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

Apply via :

vacancies@chskenya.org