UoN Jobs TB/HIV Services Coordinator

Medical Career Jobs in Kenya 2013.
TB/HIV Services Coordinator 

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.

TB/HIV Services Coordinator - 1 Post
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Ref: AC/2/90/13
CHS
Location: Kiambu

The ideal candidates shall possess a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and further training in public health.

Those with work experience in the public sector and with training in TB, TB/HIV, MDRTB and ART will have a distinct advantage.

Among other responsibilities, applicants will:
    In collaboration with the DHMT (DLTC), scale up implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities.
    Provide quality and timely technical support to outpatient departments of the hospitals, TB clinics and HIV clinics for the implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities
    Establishment of baseline data on TB/HIV collaborative activities
    Work in collaboration with the DHMTs/HFMTs to integrate drug resistant TB diagnosis and treatment in all TB programs
    Work deliberately towards reduction of stigma, discrimination and other barriers to accessing TB and HIV care
    Enhance supporting in the utilization of the standard reporting format/tools in place for all TB and HIV interventions as per the national guidelines
    Develop and coordinate an effective and efficient referral systems of TB and HIV patients to appropriate service provision centres for HIV counseling, screening, care , support and treatment
    Participate in supportive supervision visits to TB and HIV diagnostic and care facilities
    Provide on –the-job training for providers, prepare reports on supervisory visits and provide feedback on achievements and constraints for action by the DHMT/HFMT through DTLC.
    Train and mentor community health volunteers to strengthen defaulter tracing and treatment adherence for TB/HIV.
    Prepare regular and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports and share key findings and best practices in relevant project/stakeholders.

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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