Clinical Officers
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI - CRISPP PROJECT
Applications are invited for the following positions:-
The University of Nairobi’s School of Medicine,
through the Department of Clinical Medicine
and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, has received funding from
the US Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention to support the implementation of high quality, equitable, accessible, sustainable and comprehensive HIV
prevention, care and treatment and support
services in Nairobi and Central Kenya regions. To achieve this
objective, the Project seeks to fill the
following positions.
CLINICAL OFFICERS – 2 POSTS- AC/2/100/13- CHS
Location:
Kimbimbi/Kerugoya
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum
of a diploma in clinical medicine with expertise in Paediatric/Adult ART
management and/or counseling with 3 years working experience in the field of
HIV Care & Treatment. In addition, they must be registered, have excellent
verbal and written communications skills and be computer literate. The
successful candidate will: Provide clinical services for all HIV infected
adults & children in satellite facilities weekly or twice in a month
ensuring appropriate care, proper lab monitoring, proper use & reporting of
ARVs & other OI drugs as well as documentation. Strengthen documentation
& reporting of HIV care activities by ensuring patient charts are correctly
and fully completed and maintenance of requisite registers at all services
delivery points at the facility. Provide mentorship to nurses and other health
care workers providers on the management of HIV and documentation regarding:
On-job mentorship sessions, CME trainings and participation in MDT meetings in
supported sites. Summarize and submit monthly case summaries for discussion and
documentation of best practices and lessons learnt. Work with the CBTS
Coordinator to create and strengthen linkages between the health facility and
the community in line with defaulter tracing and psychosocial support. Delivery
of effective and efficient quality PMTCT services at the health facilities.
Please note that all the position is full-time and on
a one year contract renewable on
satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Please note also that the University of Nairobi is an
equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NOTE:
Applicants should submit seven (7) copies of the
application letter and supporting documents stating their preferred location in
the letter to :-
The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197 00100,
Nairobi.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY: MARCH 15, 2013
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