EGPAF NGO Project Officer –HIV Integration Jobs in Kenya
To support establishment and expansion of a robust HIV prevention, care and treatment program in supported sites for the Project that compliments provision of comprehensive quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, care and treatment services within the Ministry of Health, Private and Faith Based Sector health facilities in the supported counties
Key ResponsibilitiesConduct site need assessments to inform budgeting for integrated HIV service delivery activities
Develop integrated HIV facility interventions and work plans and oversee the implementation
Build capacity for health care workers in identified gaps in integrated HIV programing
Working with the Laboratory Program Officer, assist in establishing and supervising the lab-networks with networked facilities ensuring that samples are taken and leave the facility in a timely manner and that results get back to the health care worker and patients in the shortest time possible
Assist the health facility management team (HMT) to develop and implement quality assurance programs for the each supported sites
Facilitate the acquisition of Project supplies from County and engage the CHMTs when supplies are not available to ensure no stock outs
Responsible for day to day visits to Project supported sites in supported counties to provide technical support in implementation of integrated HIV prevention, care and treatment services
Conduct supportive supervision on quality assurance issues.
Working with the RAL Officer, ensure that adherence and psychosocial support activities are undertaken at the supported sites and links with the other technical team to facilitate facility-community linkages
Works closely with the supported sites in identifying training needs and links with the project leadership in planning and delivering trainings for facility staff, according to the training plan.
Attends training session in new content areas and helps facilitate attendance of facility staff in training sessions.
Develops and maintains close relationship between the facility Nursing Officer in Charge and other site staff to ensure all planned activities are carried out.
Provides feedback to facilities and participates in supportive supervision to the sites
Monitors on a regular basis the availability of supplies necessary to accomplish project objectives
Working with the SI program officer, assists the Project in working with clinic staff in data collection and data management and reporting including utilization of such data for planning and decision-making.
Helps to track and report
on all project inputs, processes, outputs, outcomes and impact at supported sites to ensure that adequate progress is made towards set targets.
Identifies obstacles to achievement of desired results early enough, identifies remedial actions and seeks support to overcome these obstacles
Assist the DCOP in preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports.
Working closely with the QA/QI Program Officer, participate in site assessment, follow up on identified gaps and implementation of interventions including formation of Integrated Quality Improvement Teams (IQTs) and re-assessment of progress
Liaise with the DCOP on HIV care and treatment issues, participating in forums where such issues are being discussed in the district and representing the DCOP when called upon to do so.
Any other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, or equivalent
Over 5 years of continuous HIV program implementation
Required skills and experience:
Experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with the Government of Kenya Ministries of Health at county and sub-county level
Significant and up to date knowledge of the current ART, PMTCT, TB/HIV, HTC guidelines, standards, tools and best practices
Experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment program implementation with demonstrated expertise in initiating care and treatment services in a public, faith based or private health facility; experience with decentralized ART model of care will be an added advantage
Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training in HIV /AIDS prevention, care and treatment areas.
Knowledge of PEPFAR Program and NASCOP reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools used by NASCOP
Proficiency in computer
Ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing and analytical skills
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 25th May, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; EGPAF NGO Project Officer –HIV Integration Jobs in Kenya
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