Job Purpose
The Technical Officer –HIV Testing Services(HTS)will be responsible for providing technical support, regular mentorship and support supervision to HTS providers and ensuring that project targets are achieved while ascertaining quality at all HTS delivery points. The technical officer will liaise with the project technical leads, County and sub county HTS teamsand facility in-charges to support delivery of quality HTS.
Roles & Responsibilities
To provide technical support and quality HIV Testing services at all service delivery points.
Together with other program team members, organise meetings to review HTS performance and make the necessary recommendations.
Engage in county & sub-county policy forums to ensure the USAID Stawisha Pwani agenda is mainstreamed in the local government activities.
Support development and implementation of the most efficient and high yielding strategies for HTS.
Develop work plans and targets(at sub county and facility level)in collaboration with relevant teams and ensure implementation of work plan is adhered to.
Ensure presence and effective use of guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data tools in the facilities.
Working with the commodities technical officer, ensure that the HTS commodities are available in the facilities.
Supervise and follow up to ensure the highest standards and targets are achieved and maintained within the program.
Identify capacity gaps and conduct mentorship and capacity development of counsellors’ and HTS counsellors.
Ensure all HTS providers are qualified and that they undergo periodic quality assurance through proficiency testing (PT) and observed practice as per national guidelines.
Support facilities in effective documentation, data quality and use for decision making.Document and disseminate program work achievement work through abstracts, papers, newsletters and other approved platforms.
Provide feedback to the Deputy Chief of Party on issues that require to be addressed for effective performance of HTS providers.
Submit monthly, quarterly and other regular HTS reports for inclusion in the program technical report to USAID.
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor’s Degreein Social Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, Gender Studies, International Development or related Degree.
NASCOP Certification in HIV Testing and HIV supervisors or TOT training.
Minimum of 4years post qualification experience, at least 2 of which was gained in technical assistance in implementing donor HIV prevention programs with demonstrable success in achievement of targets.
Familiarity with USAID/US Government-funded programming, rules and regulations required.Demonstrated effectiveness in developing and maintaining unbiased and professional working relationships with government officials, civil society stakeholders, donors and donor-funded implementers.
Demonstrate ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, donors and community stakeholders.
Previous demonstrable and consistent achievement of HIV Testing program objectives and goals.
Previous experience working with Local Implementing partners and CountyGovernments.
Skilled in capacity Building, mentorship coaching and training
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV along with a cover letter expressing interest and indicating Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org. The position applied for and reference number should be clearly indicated on the subject lineand cover letter; Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The closing date is October 11,2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
recruitment@lvcthealth.org
