JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Function:
Reporting to the facility in-charge the main objective of this position is to provide both clinical leadership and patient management at facility level.
Key Activities
Provide high quality clinical HIV patient care according to national guidelines
Provide High quality TB/HIV collaborative care in line with the National guidelines.
Implement activities to improve the quality of care of HIV infected children, Adolescents and pregnant and breastfeeding women
Establish clinic systems that support patient care appropriate to the staffing levels and patient volumes, including supporting the establishment of patient flow with attention to infection control; patient referral systems within the facility and with other institutions
Participate in organizing training and mentorship programs including Continuous Professional Development.
Lead the evaluation and continued improvement of medical practice (CQI Committee)
Support infection control measures at the health facility.
Participate in the generation, compilation and utilization of site data to inform delivery of services at the facility.
Perform any reasonable work related duties as may be assigned from time to time
Reporting
Prepare clinical site monthly reports.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Registration with the Clinical Officers Council
NASCOP Certification in Provision of both adult and pediatric ART, and PMCT preferred
Experience & Skills:
2 years’ experience, 1 year of which should be within a busy HIV Comprehensive Care Centre.
Demonstrable knowledge of HIV/ART management, diagnosis and treatment procedures of conditions associated with HIV and Adherence support.
