AIDS Healthcare Foundation Jobs in Ethiopia
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Adherence Supporter Jobs in Ethiopia
Amazing 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
Responsibilities:
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide emotional support and initial adherence counseling for patients who are newly enrolled to care and treatment program
Provide a follow up adherence counseling for those exhibiting inadequate compliance to the program and those identified to require additional support
Identify patients who missed their appointment, LTFU and Dropped from Follow up and do tracing as per the national strategy using standard tools
Do home visit to client who aren’t able to reach the clinic & those who need additional support
Facilitate the organization of adult support group and monitor their regular meeting
Facilitate the referral and linkage of patients who need the support of other related organizations (i.e. CBO, FBO, governmental organizations)
Monitor the distribution of basic preventive care package kits and other supportive materials
Support the clinical team (ART nurse, ART Data Clerk) in daily registration and patient chart extraction and arrangement.
Ensure the documentation of all job specific activities: patient referral, tracing registration, adherence counseling registration, kit distribution registration, and appointment calendar
Submit monthly/ quarterly/ annual activity report as per the agreed reporting template
Execute adherence support related duties as irected by ART Nurse-in-charge, Clinical Officer, ART Clinician or Medical Director
Qualifications:
Education, Qualification, and Experience
Minimum of secondary school completion or certificate in any field of study
At least two years direct experience in adherence counseling, ART treatment support, and related HIV client support
Experience and training as an Expert Patient, ART adherence support, or other training on HIV patient care
Experience and training on Home Based Care or Palliative care provision is an advantage
Enjoys working as a member of a cohesive multi-cultural team
Good communication skills in Amharic is required (English language speaking is an advantage)
How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; AIDS Healthcare Foundation Adherence Supporter Jobs in Ethiopia
Closing Date: 13th July 2017
AIDS Healthcare Foundation ART Aide Worker Jobs in Ethiopia
Responsibilities:
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provision of ART Treatment support and follow up counseling for clients who may have adherence related challenges and complience to care
Provide emotional support and initial adherence counseling for patients who are newly enrolled to care and o the treatment program
Identify cases and families who may require additional support and thus develop care plan as per the standard recommendations
Using the appointment calendar / TB DOTs as standard tool, identify patients who missed their appointment, LTFU and Dropped from Follow up and do tracing as per the national strategy (home to home, telephone, using the treatment support group).
Ensure to have
appropriate and updated contact address for all enrolled
Do home visit to client who aren’t able to reach the clinic & those who need additional support
Assist in the facilitation of adult support group program, together with thte Adherence Supporter, and monitor their regular meeting
Ensure the documentation of all job specific activities: patient referral, tracing registration, adherence counseling registration, kit distribution registration, and appointment calendar
Execute adherence support related duties as directed by ART Nurse-in-charge, Clinical Officer, ART Clinician or Medical Director
Qualifications:
Education, Qualification, and Experience
Secondary School graduate or having certificate in any field of study
At least two years direct experience in ART patient support, adherence counseling, and related HIV client care
Experience and training as an Expert Patient, ART Aide Worker, or other training on HIV care and support
Experience and training on Home Based Care or Palliative care provision is an advantage
Enjoys working as a member of a cohesive multi-cultural team
Good communication skills in Amharic is required (English language speaking is an advantage)
How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; AIDS Healthcare Foundation ART Aide Worker Jobs in Ethiopia
Closing Date: 13th July 2017
AIDS Healthcare Foundation ART Clinician - Yeka Clinic Jobs in Ethiopia
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
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
In close coordination with the facility staff, ensure the provision of Comprehensive, quality, evidence based ART (including early initiation for the eligible and ready, PMTCT, TB/HIV co- management, OI management, and Prevention with positive (Pwp), STI/SCM), Care for HEI, management of malnutrition, FP integration, retention to care, PEP, Emergency cases and treatment failure
Takes the lead role in coordinating and provision of HIV management for Clinic’s Patients with more emphasis to pediatrics cases and taking care of complicated cases
Participate in the management of adult clients as deemed necessary
Coordinate and Monitor PEP service being a focal person at the clinic
Facilitate the referral and linkage of patients to community service and to service outlet not available in the clinic
Qualifications:
Education, Qualification, and Experience
University graduate in Medical Doctorate from a recognized university
At least three years direct experience in patient management of ART, PMTCT, and TB/HIV in a similar institution
Experience in clinical program management; Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking
Training on ART management would be a necessity; additional training on PMTCT, HCT and TB/HIV, MDR TB, Nutritional management for PLWH is an advantage
Experience with operational research and evidence based healthcare is an added advantage
Enjoys working as a member of a cohesive multi-cultural team, and is good at doing so
Basic computer/software skills and abilities required
Good communication skills in English and Amharic
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How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; AIDS Healthcare Foundation ART Clinician - Yeka Clinic Jobs in Ethiopia
Closing Date: 13th July 2017
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