Wednesday 6 March 2013

UoN Clinical Officers Jobs Kenya

Medical Careers Jobs in Kenya 2013
Clinical Officers

University of Nairobi
CRISPP Project Positions

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

Ref: 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.


How to apply

Please note that all the positions are 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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