The position will be based in the Kisii Office.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Program Director, the Senior Technical Advisor offers leadership in the implementation Program activities aimed at delivering high quality clinical care to the beneficiaries of the program. This will be achieved through providing oversight, technical assistance, and capacity building to the technical team and other health care workers based in supported health facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical support and oversight in the development of program annual work plans and program implementation strategies;
Mentor and provide technical support to clinical teams with the goal of performance improvement in overall patient care.
Provide high quality clinical patient care that includes leading clinical effectiveness efforts and ensuring implementation of recommended clinical protocols and national guidelines.
Work closely with county and sub-county teams to coordinate and implement the county HIV strategy and work plans.
Promote data demand and information use to support decision making at all levels.
Represent organization at important Technical and Policy related meetings at, and National and county level, donor and other stake holder fora;
Actively involved in the day to day decision making process for the organization;
Required Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree in Medicine & Surgery-MBChB and Masters in MMED or MPH.
Over 5 years’ experience in the area of HIV/AIDS.
Four (4) years’ work experience in a supervisory role.
Registration with Medical practitioners and dentists board.
Provide overall technical leadership of the grant Desired Skills
Ability to work independently, under pressure while at the same time adhering to strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills.
Innovative with a high degree of initiative
Organizational skills
Excellent Leadership & Presentation skills
