Reporting To: Care & Treatment Manager Location: Kisumu And Nairobi
Job Purpose
To provide technical advice and oversight in the implementation of HIV clinical care in coordination with the Ministry of Health and LVCT Health staff
Technical Advisor Job Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Providing technical support in development and implementation of work plans
Providing technical support in design and implementation of paediatric, adolescent and adult HIV programs
Providing technical support to a team of program officers in LVCT Health and to MOH staff including training and mentorship
Capacity building of clinical team on HIV matters through CMEs, mentorship and dissemination of new knowledge
Liaising with Ministry of Health officials and other stakeholders in the implementation of the program in line with Ministry of Health guidelines and priorities
Take part in drafting of monthly, quarterly and annual reports and other written materials such as lessons learned, human interest stories and other materials as required
Development of job aids, tools and materials as needed including CMEs for use at DICE level to support health care workers to provide HIV services
Assisting in program monitoring and evaluation and use of data to inform program planning and continuous improvement as well as research as needed
Represent LVCT Health in various forums including technical working groups
Requirements for Technical Advisor Job
Medical Officer with 2 years post internship experience
Experience in TB/HIV care management in Kenya
Key population programming experience is an added advantage
Working experience in donor funded public health program is an added advantage
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships with project staff, donors, sub-contractors and other partners
Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
