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Clinical Officer – Hope Worldwide Kenya
Clinical Officer – Eldoret Shujaa DISC
This position works closely with and reports to the HIV prevention team lead Uasin Gishu. He/she will liaise with the DASCO, other government officers and stake holders at the district levels. The position is responsible for the delivery of STI and HIV/AIDS treatment at the DISC, and during outreach sessions.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specifically, the Clinical Officer is responsible for but not limited to:
Overall activity co-ordination in line with project objective
- Provide Screening and treatment for STI to clients in a MARPS friendly environment
- Provide Post exposure prophylaxis for survivors of rape.
- Recruit HIV positive MARPS for Care and treatment and provide initial therapy.
- Facilitate health education sessions on STIs to sex workers and other at risk populations
- Provide or refer FSW for risk assessment and risk reduction counseling.
- Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
- To make appropriate referrals for on-going support e.g. Home Based Care, PMTCT, CCC and TB Clinics. This includes follow up of the referral cases.
- Ensure effective operation of the clinic in the standards required. Maintain a clean and well-arranged work station
- Create effective awareness on hygiene and health services.
- Ensure maintenance of adequate stocks of drugs as well as safe custody of the drugs and equipment in the clinic.
- Collect client data and store appropriately to ensure confidentiality is maintained.
- Give contraceptive advice and providing available Family Planning methods to clients.
- Promote, demonstrate correct use and distribute condoms.
Partnership with government agencies and other stake-holders
- Work closely with the DHMT (District health medical team) to facilitate support supervision and mentorship.
- Submit timely reports
Monitoring, Evaluation Reporting and learning
- Collection of quality STI and HIV care and treatment data.
- Document lessons learnt and challenges to inform program decisions.
- Compile and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports to the DISC Co-coordinator
- Proper storage of client information to ensure confidentiality is maintained.
QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in this position include:
- A Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized Medical training institute.
- Valid HTC certificate certified by NASCOP is desired
- Should have a minimum 5 years’ experience working in a busy clinic or hospital site. Experience working with MARPs is desired
- Experience in providing screening and treatment at outreach sites.
- Good oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
- Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is desired
- Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitude
- Able to work in a community setting and relate well with key populations by providing MARPs friendly services.
- Good record keeping skills
- Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation
- Maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior
- High level of integrity and honesty
- Utilize systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies
Applications should be received no later than 21st March 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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