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

CHS Institute Ltd. is currently sourcing for high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Key Population Clinical Officer in Murang’a county.

Job Summary:

The holder of this position will be responsible for the provision of biomedical, behavioural and structural interventions to Key Populations (KPs) enrolled in the project.  He/she will report to KP Site Coordinator.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure provision of screening and treatment for STI to clients in  a KPs friendly environment
• Ensure family planning services are offered to KPs
• Ensure promotion, demonstration of correct use and distribution of condoms
• Provide Post Exposure Prophylaxis for rape survivors
• Ensure HIV positive KPs are enrolled in care and treatment and follow up on treatment outcomes
• Ensure facilitation of health education sessions on STIs to FSWs and MSMs
• Ensure provision or referral of KPs for risk assessment and risk reduction counselling
• Advise patients on health maintenance, disease prevention and provide case management
• Ensure functional intra and inter-facility/community referral system for KP services that are not available within the DICE or during outreaches
• Ensure maintenance of adequate stocks of drugs as well as safe custody of the drugs and equipment in the clinic
• Collect client data and store appropriately

• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all levels
• Compile and submit timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the supervisor
• Document lessons learnt and challenges to inform program decisions.
• Any other duty as assigned by the project

Qualifications

• A Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Medical training institute.
• Valid registration with Clinical Officers Council
• Valid HIV management training
• Valid HTS certificate certified by NASCOP is desirable
• Should have a minimum 3 years’ experience working in a HIV program
• Experience working with KPs is desired
• Good oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
• Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is desired
• Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player