Paediatrics And Adolescents HIV Treatment Technical Lead Job at Centre for Health Solutions… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at the Centre for Health Solutions.
Description:
Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is a local, not-for-profit organization. We understand the local context, make use of local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure we implement evidence-informed solutions and interventions to address existing and emerging public health concerns.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for pediatrics and Adolescents program planning, coordination and implementation.
- Providing technical support in the development and implementation of project Paediatrics and Adolescents work plan.
- Provide quality technical oversight to the project team, and ensure appropriate strategies, guidance, procedures and technical support to service providers.
- Oversee initiatives that target HIV testing, linkage to treatment, retention and adherence to treatment for pediatrics and adolescents.
- Provide ongoing day-to-day mentorship and supervision for the Paediatrics and Adolescents program staff.
- Oversee capacity-building activities of program staff and service providers at CHS-supported facilities on current and new guidelines and protocols.
- Oversee implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives to support optimal pediatric and adolescent treatment outcomes.
- Promote knowledge sharing on technical considerations and implementation approaches related to Paediatrics and Adolescents care and treatment.
- Facilitate collaborations between prevention and clinical teams to support combination prevention and treatment goals among pediatrics and Adolescents.
- Contribute to the analysis of substantive performance trends to monitor progress and initiate effective interventions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a degree in Clinical Medicine and master’s in public health or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of working experience in HIV prevention and treatment programs.
- Demonstrable knowledge in pediatric and adolescent HIV programming
- Familiarity with the Kenya Health system structures, including MOH and NASCOP HIV program implementation and documentation.
- Ability to work well with the Ministry of Health, project staff, donors, sub-contractors and other partners
- Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
How to Apply
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents, and Application to [email protected]
Note: Use the title of the position as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline: 21st October 2021.
