Centre for Health Solutions PMTCT Officer Jobs in Siaya
CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of PMTCT Officer – 05/CHS/PMTCT/2018 in Siaya.
Reporting to the Senior Program Officer (SPO) and working closely with the PMTCT Technical Advisor, this role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day planning and implementation of PMTCT activities within CHS-supported facilities in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
Key responsibilities:
Providing day-to-day technical support and supervision of the PMTCT program in CHS-supported facilities as per the national PMTCT guidelines
Assisting with training of health care workers using the national PMTCT curriculum and participating in the organization of facility-level CMEs and capacity building activities
Strengthening referrals and linkages between PMTCT activities and the CCC
Overseeing EID care and follow-up of HEI and ensuring Mother and HEI are followed up together longitudinally
Ensuring weekly update of EID website
Ensuring DNA PCR Audit for any HEI Positive within the month and sharing the data promptly with the Monitoring and Evaluations team
Integrating HIV services within FP/RH and child welfare services; administer and track pregnancy intention among women living with HIV and refer for appropriate FP/RH services
Implementing continuous quality improvement projects at the site level to improve quality of services in supported sites
Participating in facility-level MDTs and helping in decision making on patients
Supervising nurse counsellors providing PMTCT services at the CHS-supported sites
Participating in weekly program TWGs and actively preparing cases for discussions
Qualifications and Requirements
For appointment to the post of HTS Counsellor, a
candidate must;
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an equivalent
Trainer of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis
More than five (5) years’ experience in the implementation of PMTCT activities
Experience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCT
Successful candidates will be supervised by their respective hospital/facility health management team (HMT) from the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the CHS Program team.
How to apply
Applications should include the following
Cover letter and current CV with names and telephone contacts of at least three (3) referees
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Photocopy of ID
Testimonials/ Recommendation
Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to email their applications to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title as the subject line by 5.00PM on or before Friday, June 22nd, 2018.
For more information and job application details, see; Centre for Health Solutions PMTCT Officer Jobs in Siaya
Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
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