Christian Health Association of Kenya Regional Medical Officer
Christian Health Association of Kenya Regional Medical Officer
The project is seeking to fill a position for a Regional Medical Officer to be based in the program Embu office.
Overall Job Function:
The Regional Medical Officer will provide technical oversight for HIV/TB prevention as well as care and treatment interventions for 9 CHAK-CHAP Uzima supported Faith-based facilities in the Program Cluster 7 region i.e. Meru (4), Tharaka-Nithi(4) and Laikipia (1).
This will include provision of oversight for the CHAK-CHAP Uzima staff supporting the cluster 7 region, county engagement, mentorship and capacity building of facility staff and the regional team.
Key duties and Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the regional team and supported facilities
Planning and implementation of HIV Prevention Care and Treatment and TB services at supported facilities
Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement of TB and HIV services at the facility level including TB Infection Prevention and Control interventions
Support Site Improvement and Monitoring Systems at facility level through onsite mentorship
Provide onsite clinical systems mentorship to facility staff
Preparation of work plans, technical reports and contribute to budget preparations
Support review of regional program performance data and assist in the development of quarterly review slides and quarterly presentations.
Assist in monitoring and evaluation of activities relating to HIV care and participate in program performance review meetings. Utilize data to inform quality of care and performance in supported facilities and provide requisite mentorship on use of data to improve patient management.
Participate in regional, county and sub-county level HIV and TB technical working groups and serve as the liaison between CHAK_CHAP Uzima and the county health teams.
Perform joint supervision of HIV care and treatment TB and HIV services with the County and Sub-County Health Management Teams (C/ SHMTs)
Actively participate in
program operational Research
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Clinical Technical Advisor
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
Medical Doctor with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from a reputable University and duly registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
At least 3 years progressive HIV-related clinical experience
At least 3 years’ experience working in a HIV donor funded program.
Excellent writing and communication skills
Working knowledge of Ms. Word, Ms. Excel and Ms. PowerPoint with excellent presentation skills
Self-driven, innovative, a team player and have strong interpersonal skills
Must be willing to be based in Embu with lots of travel within the Upper Eastern Region.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their detailed CV with 3 referees and an application letter via email to:
hr@chak.or.ke
not later than 31st July 2020.
The position applied for should be indicated in the email subject addressed to
The General Secretary P.O. Box 30690 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) does not, and will never solicit money for any part of its recruitment processes including short-listing, interviews, background checks, and/or medical check-ups and offer of employment. Therefore we shall not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondence or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
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