Position Summary
To provide HIV/ART support for adherence services and advancing TAS services in the clinic and community. Assist with integrating quality of care data into site-specific plans for improvement. PITC services support at local partner treatment facilities (LPTF’S)
Main Duties
Understand key LTPF HIV targets and takes lead in ensuring the adherence teams meet the set targets
Provides mentorship and supervision to the LTPF treatment adherence support teams and PITC counselors
Assist LPTFs to develop and implement networks for Partner notification services/HIV testing and Linkage, HIV treatment support
Support LPTF treatment and adherence support feedback and documentation done in registers and client’s files
Implementation and maintenance of successful differentiated care models including facility fast track models and support Community ART Groups.
Assist in identifying, building and strengthening Community Health Volunteers (CHV) capacity to support treatment adherence and HIV testing
Coordinates client education sessions including treatment preparation sessions, treatment preparation for second line regimen switch and other ongoing counselling sessions within the facility
Ensure health messages on key client adherence and HIV testing are conducted
Management of section budget
Maintain competence through clinical practice
Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing treatment support procedures and patient progress
Required Qualifications for the Position
Licensed Registered Community Health Nurse / A degree holder in Community Development or Social Sciences or its equivalent
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Supervisory role in the healthcare industry
Extensive knowledge and at least 3 years’ experience in HIV care and treatment support in a resource-limited setting
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
HIV testing training and experience in community work in low-resource settings will be an added advantage
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Ability to train & develop staff; on and off the field
If you are interested in the above position and you meet the requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV, copies of Academic Certificates, three [3] referees and include their telephone contacts and email address to hrrecruit@materkenya.com so as to reach us not later than 16th August 2021Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
hrrecruit@materkenya.com