Responsibilities
Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical officer.
Integration of healthcare services to CCC target areas-CWC, family planning and other clinics.
Support of the community component of program including outreaches and mobilization for care and support.
Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
Lead and support educational sessions at the CCC.
Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
Triage clients at clinic.
Provide skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
Attend and participate in team conferences as requested.
May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
May supervise care given by other cadres including, Medical Assistants, ART Aides and Phlebotomists.
Provides patient and family education.
May assist the nurse manager and/or nurse case manager with the coordination of outside services.
Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
QualificationsEducation and/or Experience
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training college;
Registration by the nursing council of Kenya.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications
Experience or training in ART provision and care of patients in an HIV/AIDS setting is desired.
Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical officer.
Integration of healthcare services to CCC target areas-CWC, family planning and other clinics.
Support of the community component of program including outreaches and mobilization for care and support.
Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
Lead and support educational sessions at the CCC.
Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
Triage clients at clinic.
Provide skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
Attend and participate in team conferences as requested.
May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
May supervise care given by other cadres including, Medical Assistants, ART Aides and Phlebotomists.
Provides patient and family education.
May assist the nurse manager and/or nurse case manager with the coordination of outside services.
Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
Website: Website https://www.aidshealth.org/
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RTP Nurse – Homa Bay Kenya
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Laboratory Technologist
Laboratory Tech Job Responsibilities
Participates in planning and overseeing support supervision activities for the laboratory function for HCT at all project sites;
Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard and current practices for HCT are in place for maintaining high quality of services, and maximizing the use of all resources;
Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols for HIV Mass mobilization and counseling for all lab technicians and other lab staff involved with this project;
Conducts quality control checks for the all HIV lab tests for the project;
Participates in the development and replication of the laboratory protocols and practices for the prevention program and mobilization at all affiliated healthcare centers;
Participates in training, mentor-ship and team building exercises for laboratory staff in the project;
Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under all project sites;
Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the project sites;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications for the Laboratory Tech Job
Diploma in Medical Entomology and Parasitology or Medical Hematology
A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
Duly registered with the Allied Health Workers Council and hold a current annual practicing license.
Other Skills And Abilities
Must be able to travel more than 50% of the time.
Sensitive to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues
Possess current knowledge of best practices in HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
Ability to prepare reports, provide team leadership and guidance.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible, proactive and able to organize work independently as well as work in a team -
Nurse – Soko Clinic Kenya
Responsibilities:
Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical officer.
Integration of healthcare services to CCC target areas-CWC, family planning and other clinics.
Support of the community component of program including outreaches and mobilization for care and support.
Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
Lead and support educational sessions at the CCC.
Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
Triage clients at clinic.
Provide skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
Attend and participate in team conferences as requested.
May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
May supervise care given by other cadres including, Medical Assistants, ART Aides and Phlebotomists.
Provides patient and family education.
May assist the nurse manager and/or nurse case manager with the coordination of outside services.
Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training college;
Registration by the nursing council of Kenya.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications
Experience or training in ART provision and care of patients in an HIV/AIDS setting is desired. -
Laboratory Technologist Homa Bay – Kenya
OverviewAMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.AHF’s Core Values Are To Be
Patient-Centered
Value Employees
Respect for Diversity
Nimble
Fight for What’s Right
STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!Responsibilities
Participates in planning and overseeing support supervision activities for the laboratory function for HCT at all project sites;
Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard and current practices for HCT are in place for maintaining high quality of services, and maximizing the use of all resources;
Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols for HIV Mass mobilization and counseling for all lab technicians and other lab staff involved with this project;
Conducts quality control checks for the all HIV lab tests for the project;
Participates in the development and replication of the laboratory protocols and practices for the prevention program and mobilization at all affiliated healthcare centers;
Participates in training, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff in the project;
Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under all project sites;
Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the project sites;
Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Diploma in Medical Entomology and Parasitology or Medical Hematology
A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Duly registered with the Allied Health Workers Council and hold a current annual practicing license.
Other Skills And Abilities
Must be able to travel more than 50% of the time.
Sensitive to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues
Possess current knowledge of best practices in HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
Ability to prepare reports, provide team leadership and guidance.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible, proactive and able to organize work independently as well as work in a team
Participates in planning and overseeing support supervision activities for the laboratory function for HCT at all project sites;
Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard and current practices for HCT are in place for maintaining high quality of services, and maximizing the use of all resources;
Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols for HIV Mass mobilization and counseling for all lab technicians and other lab staff involved with this project;
Conducts quality control checks for the all HIV lab tests for the project;
Participates in the development and replication of the laboratory protocols and practices for the prevention program and mobilization at all affiliated healthcare centers;
Participates in training, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff in the project;
Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under all project sites;
Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the project sites;
Other duties as assigned. -
Nurse
Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical officer.
Integration of healthcare services to CCC target areas-CWC, family planning and other clinics.
Support of the community component of program including outreaches and mobilization for care and support.
Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
Lead and support educational sessions at the CCC.
Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
Triage clients at clinic.
Provide skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
Attend and participate in team conferences as requested.
May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
May supervise care given by other cadres including, Medical Assistants, ART Aides and Phlebotomists.
Provides patient and family education.
May assist the nurse manager and/or nurse case manager with the coordination of outside services.
Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
Education and/or Experience
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training college;
Registration by the nursing council of Kenya.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications
Experience or training in ART provision and care of patients in an HIV/AIDS setting is desired. -
Clinical Officer
AHF’s core values are to be:
• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right
STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!
Management and coordination of clinic activities.
Provides day to day management of HIV/AIDS patients including patients on ART.
Effective and active management of clients at the CCC.
Maintenance and ordering of OI’s and other non-pharmaceuticals.
Ensures proper patient record keeping on ART, Pre ART and other records according to the M.O.H guidelines and stock keeping on all drugs at the CCC.
Organize for patient follow-up in collaboration with the community programs for default clients.
Responsible for making and sending timely reports to the Country Program Manager, M.O.H and other personnel, as required.
Works in partnership with the hospital committee team and other stakeholders.
Provides leadership and supervision of junior staff.
Is responsible for management of petty cash.
Includes direct supervision of Laboratory technicians, Nurses and subordinate staff.
Education and/or Experience
Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized MedicalCollege;
Possess a valid registration certificate from the Clinical Officer Council of Kenya;
Certificate of Training in Adult and Pediatric ART from National Aids control council (NASCOP) Kenya
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications
Sensitivity to issues surrounding HIV and AIDS
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and health related issues.
3-5 years of field experience in Clinical management of HIV/AIDS and managing public health/international development programs;
Highly skilled in HIV/AIDS programming, preferably within an African context, funded by major donors, such as the U.S. Government, World Bank, Global Fund for AIDS, TB, and Malaria, corporations, foundations, etc.;
Must be culturally sensitive and able to work in a wide variety of settings and cultures -
Marketing Manager
Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!
Develop and roll out AHF Africa Bureau Marketing Strategy in collaboration with the LA based Global Marketing team and Monitor its implementation in line with the organization’s strategic priorities.
Develop, roll out and monitor AHF Africa Bureau Marketing Strategy to maximize public awareness/engagement, advocacy and behavioral change.
Coordinate the development of, and roll out of country marketing key performance indicator’s and monitoring tools to evaluate and measure the impact of marketing plans.
Develop and roll out country protocols for marketing work during emergencies and duress
Develop best practices in key population sensitive marketing.Liaise with Medical, Management , Advocacy and Socio – Economic Empowerment Departments to develop, roll out and monitor marketing plans, documentation, brand profiling to increase public awareness and influence attitudes and behaviors
Develop common program framework that ensures integration of marketing in program design
Engage all units with marketing engagements collaborationsMarketing trips
Marketing events
Marketing contactsDraw up marketing plans for specific events and campaigns: Hiring, coordination, contracts, accountability, budget, finance, M&E
Publicize organizational events and publications
Coordinate visits by relevant stakeholders to all sites of operation and ensure that they are availed with adequate information in the most suitable way to profile the organization.
Maintain and uphold AHF standard of documentation, branding and profiling in line with global priorities to deepen our position as a ‘challenger brand’ in fighting AIDSEnsure that marketing is focused on people – the communities we serve, and the impact of our collective action with more participatory and interactive approaches.
Carry out audience mapping to include key populations
Develop tool kit and material based on existing AHF branding guidelines to support identity building and branding
Develop, maintain and grow digital media usage and platforms such as website, twitter, Facebook, and SMS usage
Review all documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy before final prints
Under the guidance of the organization’s Global Marketing dept. based in Los Angeles review and approve quality materials using current AHF branding guidelines.
Take, coordinate and maintain records of all AHF events
Build a data base for all AHF eventsContribute to strategic decision via weekly Marketing meetings with the LA Global Marketing team, Middle Management Meetings(MMMs) and Bureau meetings(BMs)
Communicate to lower managers updates from MMMs and BMs updates for their action
Contribute to discussion and debate in MMMs and BMs
Communicate to Management concerns and issues for decision making as may have been identified from within and without the organization
Follow up decisions taken by the MMMs and BMs.
Maintain professional confidentiality in relation to all activities of AHF.
Maintain and foster positive working relationships with all Managers and team membersInitiate and sustain strategic linkages with potential service providers to ensure obtaining of cost effective products with compromising standards.
Identify marketing opportunities
Build contacts with vendors
Periodic review and appraisal of vendors. Feed back to management which vendors should and should not be maintained in our data base
Seek new promotional opportunities for AHF services
Build relationships with city authorities to ensure consistent buy-in of AHF products and services in a given city.Participation in AHF Meetings/Committees
Attend regular department Staff Meetings.
Attend Global Marketing Meetings.
Attend all applicable meetings relating to marketing and promotion of the work that we do.Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities at this time -
Nurse Consultant – Global Data Manager Regional Medical Manager- Western-Kenya RTP Nurse Pharmacist Driver/HTC Provider
STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical officer.
Integration of healthcare services to CCC target areas-CWC, family planning and other clinics.
Support of the community component of program including outreaches and mobilization for care and support.
Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
Lead and support educational sessions at the CCC.
Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
Triage clients at clinic.
Provide skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
Attend and participate in team conferences as requested.
May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
May supervise care given by other cadres including, Medical Assistants, ART Aides and Phlebotomists.
Provides patient and family education.
May assist the nurse manager and/or nurse case manager with the coordination of outside services.
Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.go to method of application »
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Data Clerk – Rachuonyo, Kenya
Job description
Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?
Summary
The primary purpose of the position is to carry out data entry of clinic medical records into available medical records management systems (MRS) such as Open MRS Express, IQ Care and Drug Inventory database programs. This job entails providing support to the health facilities in documentation, data management, data analysis and reporting, as well as serving as an AHF advoate at the site level.
Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesDocumentation and reporting
Ensure availability of necessary data collection and reporting tools at the facility i.e. registers, patient cards, patient files, DAR, MoH 731, etc.
Guide the facility staff on effective data management especially on correct and complete documentation, e.g. contacts clinicians to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data on the MOH 257
Ensures that the confidentiality of collected and stored data is maintained
Ensure 100% updating of the registers e.g.Pre ART, ART, DAR, etc
Ensure all required data summaries and facility reports are accurately captured
Reporting for the facilities through the DHIS.
Participate in data collection for program monitoring and research when required.
Timely reporting of all the reports i.e. Weekely PPR, Quarterly PPR, Benchmark Reports, MOH 731, etc.Data quality audits
Participates in Data Validation by reviewing data prior to submission to WebPPR/SCHRIO/Clinical Team and other stakeholders
Cross check entered information against source documents
Scheduling and participating in facility DQA
Cleaning IQ Care and DHIS data.Computerization
Ensure the Electronic medical record are updated regularily
Perform regular backup of electronic medical records
Consults with supervisor(s) for troubleshooting database problemsData utilization
Conduct weekly data analysis and share with the facility staff during MDTs meetings.
Participate in data entry trainings, CMEs, meetings and provide feedback to the team to enhance the data system
Devise/support innovative ways of data presentation to ensure maximum and timely utilization
Assists as required in developing improved patient records management.
Any other related duties as assigned by the supervison