Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 24, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: I-Surge Officer
Reports to: District Clinical & Programs Manager
Location: Kazungula
Date: January 2022

Position Summary
The I-Surge Officer - Clinical & Programs, will support site level activities to strengthen HIV care and treatment in Kazungula, Southern Province

Responsibilities
Working with the facility ART and MCH in-charge:
• Support HF staff in HIV clinical management to ensure immediate initiation of ART as part of the test and start strategy.
• Strengthen HIV testing activities with a focus on PITC and monitor index case strategy implementation.
• Strengthen access to viral load monitoring by supporting providers to request viral load test whenever indicated and interpretation of the results.
• Review and report data daily for each step of the HIV cascade
• Identify service delivery gaps and stock management
• Monitor achievement of the site level targets and discuss results and remediation measures with HF staff.

Experience, Skills and Minimum Required Qualifications
• Degree or Diploma in Clinical medicine, Nursing or any related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge in current technical skills in HIV prevention, care and treatment
• 2- 3 years’ experience with HIV healthcare delivery in resource limited setting.
• Must be trained in management of ART/OIs for Adults and Paediatrics.
• Ability to provide daily mentorship to ART providers, nurses and community based volunteers.
• A team player with ability to coordinate HIV services at the facility.
• Computer skills: Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Fully registered with the relevant professional body (HPCZ or GNC) with a current practicing license for 2020

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply for this job please visit icapacity.icap.columbia.edu.

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