Pediatric and Adolescent Care Lead at The Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (CIHEB)

Overall Job Function:

The Pediatric/Adolescent Care Lead is responsible for designing CONNECT’s strategy to support Pediatric HIV and Adolescent Care Services. The position is responsible for developing the models of care and packages for the delivery and support of these services, providing technical oversight to the Clinical Improvement Specialist on the implementation of these packages and evaluation CONNECT’s progress in this. The incumbent is also responsible for providing technical support in the planning and implementation of strategies to support the provision of Pediatric and Adolescent HIV services HIV friendly services to improve their retention HIV services.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee the implementation of Pediatric and Adolescent specific clinics in supported facilities and other DSD models targeting Pediatric and Adolescents.
• Oversee the training and mentorship of health care providers in Pediatric and Adolescent HIV care using the national guidelines.
• To design a CONNECT specific package of support outlining strategies to improve continuity of treatment of HIV-infected children and adolescents in care.
• To plan and oversee the initiation and implementation of minimum adherence and psychosocial support package in CONNECT supported facilities.
• To oversee the implementation of peer mentor/case manager program for HIV-infected adolescents in supported facilities, including OTZ lead and champions and PAMA Lead and Champions.
• To strengthen linkages with community based structures and organizations for enrolment of HIV-infected children and adolescents and their follow-up beyond the facility.
• To liaise with the Pediatric and Adolescents HIV technical working group in coordinating implementation of these activities as per the National guidelines.
• To liaise with other stakeholders like the OVC partner and DREAMS partner to optimize psychosocial and adherence support for HIV-infected children and adolescents
• To oversee the monitoring and evaluation of Pediatric and Adolescent HIV care and treatment services.
• To optimize use of CQI to improve indicators in pediatric and adolescent programming
• To represent CONNECT in technical capacity in county and national forums.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBcHB)
• Master’s degree specialization in Pediatrics is an added advantage.
• Training in adolescent, PMCT and pediatric care.
• Experience providing services in public health facility setup.
• More than five (5) years’ experience in implementing HIV programs for Children and Adolescents.
• Must have undergone training in National HIV guidelines for children and adolescents.