KP Clinical Officer at Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS)

Overall Job Function

Reporting to the Key Populations Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of clinical services at the Key Populations Drop-in Centre and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Screening and treatment for STI to clients in  a Key Populations friendly environment
• Ensure family planning services are offered to Key Populations
• Ensure promotion, demonstration of correct use, and distribution of condoms
• Provide Post Exposure Prophylaxis for rape survivors
• Ensure HIV positive Key Populations are enrolled in care and treatment and follow up on treatment outcomes
• Ensure facilitation of health education sessions on various topics to Key populations
• Ensure provision or referral of KPs for risk assessment and risk reduction counseling
• Ensure functional Intra and inter-facility/community referral system for KP services that are not available within the DICE or during outreaches
• Collect client data and store it appropriately

Person Specification

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery from a recognised medical training institution
• Be registered with the clinical officers’ council with a valid practicing license
• At least 2 year’s experience working with Key populations
• Certificate in HIV management and skills in cervical cancer screening is an added advantage
• Ability to provide services in a friendly and non-judgmental attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven team player attributes
• Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is desired
• Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision.