CRS Clinical Mentors – (EpiC 3-90 project) Jobs in Zambia

CRS Clinical Mentors – (EpiC 3-90 project) Jobs in Zambia

Job Summary:

Overall:

• This position is intended to augment the position of the ART in-charge and not to takeover that role. For high volume sites, the post bearer shall be a qualified ML/CO, exceptional HNP may be considered; for medium volume facilities the post bearer must be a CO/HNP

• Work closely with the ART in-charge to coordinate HIV/TB activities at the facility and all Health Posts and Community Posts affiliated to the facility. The coordination includes all community activities by all community partners providing HTS within the catchment population of the facility, and linkage to treatment of all positives. At community level, tracking of missed and late appointment patient activities and support for DSD should be coordinated with bidirectional feedback and referral and TB screening of Recipients of Care (RoC) within DSD models as well as coordination of TPT use with community based models.

• The incumbent will serve as the lead facility based clinical mentor and provide technical guidance and mentorship for quality HIV/TB services

• The incumbent will support the ART in-charge in data analysis and utilization in the HIV cascade from prevention, testing, treatment, patient monitoring, care and support. Granular data analysis with real time development of strategies to address gaps on daily, weekly and monthly basis. In addition, the facility mentor will work to improve harmonization of data for MOH and EpiC 3-90 reporting.

• The incumbent will serve as the Point of Contact (PoC) for site level clarifications from the EpiC 3-90/CDC and will provide leadership during site visits and demonstrate understanding of the HIV/TB activities at the facility

• In addition, the incumbent will work with the facility administration to development site level budgets and action plans that addresses the needs of the facility as evidenced by gaps identified from the program and GSM visits using root cause analysis and QI principals and approaches that are to be funded by EPIC 3-90
HTS:

• The health facility clinical mentor will provide Technical Assistance (TA) to all testers to ensure correct and optimal use of the screening tools and support optimization of index testing for all newly identified HIV positive individuals (at the facility and in community) and high viral load RoC

• The clinical mentor will ensure Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) assessment is always integrated in index testing services and meeta expected safety and ethical levels

• The incumbent will develop a system for monitoring daily yields at all entry points and work with his/her teams to devise corrective action to align yield with PEPFAR Zambia’s goals.

Treatment:

• The incumbent will mentor facility staff in the routine and optimized treatment preparation for all the newly identified HIV positive individuals

• The incumbent will ensure all newly identified patients are screened for Known Positive Screening Tools to avoid initiating silent transfers on different regimens than their initial combination

• The incumbent will optimize screening for Advance HIV Disease for all new and old RoC and collection of samples for baseline investigations

• The incumbent will mentor ART providers at the facility on ART management and good customer relations. S/he will also serve as a subject matter expert for other providers to consult on difficult cases

• The incumbent will ensure use of optimal drug regimens as outlined by the national treatment guidelines and support scale up of DSD to meet the needs of different groups or populations accessing care at the facility. In addition, the incumbent will optimize TPT and track coverage for eligible RoC.

Patient Monitoring and Retention:

• As part of routine monitoring of RoC, the incumbent will have all RoC who are eligible get a viral load on file by supporting the VL champion and foster active tracking of results

• S/he will review patient records to monitor providers’ adherence to national standards for managing & monitoring RoC

• The incumbent will prioritize prevention of attrition and protect gains in TX_CURR

• S/he will support the ART in-charge in the day to day assignment of tasks to Community Based Volunteers (CBVs) and supervise the active daily tracking of patients with missed appointments. For RoC who are Late/LTFU and found, the incumbent will ensure feedback on cause of disengagement with care and develop strategies that meet the needs of RoC

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Professional Experience

• Medical Licentiate, Clinical Officer or HIV Nurse Prescriber

• Minimum of five years of clinical work experience in HIV care with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years of work experience in HIV programming

• Demonstrate application of technical principles and concepts in HIV clinical care and program coordination. General knowledge of other related disciplines to support proper cross-sectoral approaches

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.

• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation

• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks

How to Apply

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Note: By applying for this job, you understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, you understand that if you are a successful candidate, you will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and your personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate your behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Applicant Instructions: Please email a cover letter, and curriculum vitae which should include three references to:

crszambiajobs@crs.org . Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

The closing date for applications is 22nd January 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview