Clinical Officer at Right To Care

Job Description

 

POSITION : Clinical Officer.

 

Duty Station : NkhataBay, Chintheche

Overall responsibilities:

Reporting to the project lead, the Clinician will provide clinical consultation, technical support in the
planning and implementation of the HIV/AIDS program within RTCM -supported facilities in collaboration with district health management team (DHMT).

Other Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

•Leadership in HIV T& C provision in the project focus districts

•Oversee the implementation of strategies in the project district for strengthening screening, preventing and
treating HIV Care and Treatment.

•Provide consultations at the district hospital for HIV Care and Treatment and improve the treatment outcomes
of the HIV disease

•Provide technical support for HIV Care and Treatment programming as well as building capacity of the staff at
the facility level both at the hub and spoke sites.

•Support the implementation of HIV Disease program within the district.

•Participate in district supervision and mentorship review meetings in addition to QI collaborative
learning sessions.

•With guidance from project lead, participate in the development of materials related to HIV care and treatment,
including screening tools and algorithms and other necessary tools/job aids.

•Work with M&E/QI team and facility staff to help track progress, identify course correction needs and
implement interventions in a timely manner

•Organizes regular facility level technical updates/review meetings for HIV Disease to discuss performance

•Work with the project manager to track and report on all related activities and processes at the project
supported sites in collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the district especially at site to ensure provision of quality services and timely progress is made towards set targets.

•Recommends/Identifies training needs on HIV Disease in the supported facilities and provide on-the-job
training and build skills of health care workers as needed

•Lead in health system strengthening including quality improvement initiatives in order to reach goals.

•Prepares periodic reports on HIV Disease activities as per the donor and RTCM standards.

Qualifications & experience required:

•Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Bachelor of Medicine or its equivalent. Training in general HIV care and treatment

•At least 3 years’ experience in the field of HIV/ AIDS specifically, direct HIV Treatment and Care

•Knowledge of HIV Disease management and guidelines is an added advantage.

Required skills:

Demonstrated clinic competence and experience in pediatrics and adults HIV management. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a multi-cultural team environment. Excellent organizational skills, ability to
work independently, but also coordinate with MOH and RTCM colleagues, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail. Ability to travel domestically mainly within the district for service delivery and mentoring up to 50% of the time.