Job Title: Case Identification and Key Population Services Advisor for Federal Hospitals
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Line Manager: Regional Director, AA
POSITION SUMMARY
The Case Identification and Key Population Services Advisor for Federal Hospitals will provide technical assistance to the selected Federal Hospitals in Addis Ababa to enable them for the implementation of high quality comprehensive HIV care and treatment services. S/he will follow up the planning and updating the execution of planned activities of the selected facilities team. S/he will support with a focus on meeting the PEPFAR 90-90-90 goals.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:-
Under the supervision of ICAP Regional Director, the Case Identification and Key Population Services Advisor for Federal Hospitals will have the following duties and responsibilities:
· Work closely with the selected high client load facilities in the region to establish ownership and sustainability of the HIV/AIDS program through execution of regional plans to improve HIV case detection through targeted testing and linkage to care & treatment.
· Provide direct technical assistance to the HFs to implement targeted testing through ICT,PNS and KP service and linkage of all identified positives to care and treatment.
· Ensure the HF monitors its supply for rapid HIV testing to maintain testing service.
· Coordinate and participate in supportive supervision, review meetings.
· Work with ICAP regional team in building the capacity of HF MDT.
· Identify evolving needs for job aids and materials for HF MDT for provision of targeted testing through ICT, PNS and KP service.
· Ensure availability of tools and provide orientation and monitor its use.
· Ensure HFs assignment of trained HCWs for provision of ICT, PNS and KP service.
· Support the HFs in strengthening monitoring and evaluation and information system, facilitation of community linkages, patient flow analysis and improvement of referral system.
· Collaborate with other ICAP advisors for clustered HFs support to conduct regular performance review and PIP development.
· Actively participate in documentation of experiences, lessons learned, case studies and other technical documents.
· Submit monthly report to supervisor and execute assignment given by regional director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
· MD and/or MPH with 3-4 years’ work experience working on HIV/AIDS care and treatment
· Experience as Clinical Mentor is highly preferred.
· Ability to establish and maintain teamwork
· Basic computer knowledge (MS office Plus)
· Proficiency in written and spoken English