Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Senior Program Officer, the HIV Testing Services (HTS) officer will strengthen the implementation of HTS in CHS-supported health facilities in collaboration with county, sub-county and hospital management teams at the facilities.
Responsibilities for the for the HIV Testing Services Officer Job
To oversee the planning and implementation of HTS strategies at selected CHS -supported facilities
To ensure the Provider-initiated HIV Testing and Counselling is offered at all service points (inpatient, outpatient and clinics) at selected facilities
To oversee planning and implementation of high yield community HTS strategies in selected catchment areas
To provide training, mentorship and supervision of HIV Testing services to the HTS providers at the selected facilities
To oversee the planning and implementation of HIV testing services for families and sexual partners/contacts of people living with HIV (Family and Partner Testing and Counselling [FPTC]) at selected CHS-supported facilities
To implement strategies for referrals and linkages of newly diagnosed HIV infected clients between HTS points and the HIV clinics (CCC), at selected health facilities
To implement internal and external quality assurance measures for HIV testing services, at selected health facilities
To improve documentation and reporting of HTS activities at facility level for program evaluation and planning
Qualification for the HIV Testing Services Officer Job
A diploma or degree (preferred) in nursing, clinical medicine, public health, community health, sociology, or equivalent health related field.
At least two years’ experience in implementing a HIV program, preferably HIV testing services
Training in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment including HIV Testing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages for report writing and presentation
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships
Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
Ability to train and mentor others
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Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to email their applications and detailed CVs with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title as the subject line by 5.00PM on or before Thursday, July 20, 2017.

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