Clinical Officer at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

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• Management and coordination of clinic activities.
• Provides day to day management of HIV/AIDS patients including patients on ART.
• Effective and active management of clients at the CCC.
• Maintenance and ordering of OI’s and other non-pharmaceuticals.
• Ensures proper patient record keeping on ART, Pre ART and other records according to the M.O.H guidelines and stock keeping on all drugs at the CCC.
• Organize for patient follow-up in collaboration with the community programs for default clients.
• Responsible for making and sending timely reports to the Country Program Manager, M.O.H and other personnel, as required.
• Works in partnership with the hospital committee team and other stakeholders.
• Provides leadership and supervision of junior staff.
• Is responsible for management of petty cash.
• Includes direct supervision of Laboratory technicians, Nurses and subordinate staff.

Education and/or Experience

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized MedicalCollege;
• Possess a valid registration certificate from the Clinical Officer Council of Kenya;
• Certificate of Training in Adult and Pediatric ART from National Aids control council (NASCOP) Kenya

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications

• Sensitivity to issues surrounding HIV and AIDS
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and health related issues.
• 3-5 years of field experience in Clinical management of HIV/AIDS and managing public health/international development programs;
• Highly skilled in HIV/AIDS programming, preferably within an African context, funded by major donors, such as the U.S. Government, World Bank, Global Fund for AIDS, TB, and Malaria, corporations, foundations, etc.;
• Must be culturally sensitive and able to work in a wide variety of settings and cultures

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s Core Values Are To Be

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

Job Role

• Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical officer.
• Integration of healthcare services to CCC target areas-CWC, family planning and other clinics.
• Support of the community component of program including outreaches and mobilization for care and support.
• Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
• Lead and support educational sessions at the CCC.
• Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
• Triage clients at clinic.
• Provide skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
• Attend and participate in team conferences as requested.
• May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
• Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
• Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
• Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
• Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
• Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
• May supervise care given by other cadres including, Medical Assistants, ART Aides and Phlebotomists.
• Provides patient and family education.
• May assist the nurse manager and/or nurse case manager with the coordination of outside services.
• Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.

Education And/or Experience

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training college;
• Registration by the nursing council of Kenya.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications

• Experience or training in ART provision and care of patients in an HIV/AIDS setting is desired.