PMTCT/Paediatric HIV Coordinator at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Reporting to the Service Delivery Advisor, clinical services key Responsibilities

• Design and supervise implementation of eMTCT, and Paediatric HIV identification and treatment
  strategies across the four counties supported by JTP in line with the national guidelines
• Provide on-going technical support and supervision for Paediatric HIV treatment and PMTCT program leading to integration of PMTCT with appropriate program areas like OVC, & Key population program
• Design and oversee implementation of child-friendly interventions that promotes identification
  of HIV-infected children, initiation of treatment, retention and viral suppression leading to overall
  improved quality of life
• Oversee the training of program staff and MOH health care workers at JTP-supported facilities on
  national PMTCT guidelines and protocols
• Strengthen referrals and linkages between the MCH where PMTCT activities are provided and the
  HIV clinics at JTP supported facilities
• Spearhead integration of PrEP in MCH across all JTP-supported facilities
• Strengthen collaboration and linkages between PMTCT and HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI) activities at
  the MCH, and coordination of HEI audits
• Assist in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation systems for PMTCT
• Liaise with MOH and partners to support delivery of PMTCT services as needed
• To participate in the PMTCT technical working group in the Ministry of Health, National AIDS and
  STI Control Program (NASCOP)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Service Delivery Advisor

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or clinical medicine
• Candidates with diploma in clinical medicine with advanced degree will be considered
• A master’s degree in health-related discipline or project management will be an added advantage
• Trainer of Trainers in PMTCT/Early Infant Diagnosis and/or Paediatric HIV
• At least 5 years’ experience in the implementation of PMTCT & paediatric HIV programs
• Experience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCT & Paediatric HIV
• Proficiency on MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with staff and partners
• Experience in design of programs